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Matt Cleary

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Matt Cleary

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The last column about Israel Folau ever, I promise

This is it. Rugby Australia’s and Israel Folau’s joint press release announcing they’d reached a confidential settlement called it.

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The last column about Israel Folau ever, I promise

Mary Konstantopoulos

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Who will take home the WBBL?

It all comes down to this weekend for the Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers, Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades.

Mike Tuckerman

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Mike Tuckerman

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The Socceroos at the Copa America is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Next year’s trip to South America for the 2020 Copa America is the most exciting thing to happen to the Socceroos since they won an Asian Cup on home soil almost five years ago.

The Socceroos at the Copa America is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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Will Knight

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Finding Izzy’s next gig is a hell of a job

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Finding Izzy’s next gig is a hell of a job

Jack

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Match preview: Sydney FC versus Brisbane Roar

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Match preview: Sydney FC versus Brisbane Roar

Rafiqul Ameer

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Winding back the clock to a trans-Tasman classic in Perth

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Winding back the clock to a trans-Tasman classic in Perth

JGK

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Should Paine have let Warner chase Lara? Part 2

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Should Paine have let Warner chase Lara? Part 2

Jawad Yaqub

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The bitter aftertaste from Supercars in 2019

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The bitter aftertaste from Supercars in 2019

Miles Katay

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Medium-pacers can thrive on Australian pitches

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Medium-pacers can thrive on Australian pitches

Alasdair Belling new author

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There's a new cast of characters in women's cricket - and it's what we needed

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The Roar

Unlucky own goal sums up horror night for Melbourne City

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Unlucky own goal sums up horror night for Melbourne City

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WATCH: Toronto Wolfpack's Darcy Lussick KOs Justin Hodges in less than a minute

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WATCH: Toronto Wolfpack's Darcy Lussick KOs Justin Hodges in less than a minute

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Rhys Bosley

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The rugby media need to be careful not to kill the game they rely on

Denam Moore

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Hobart Hurricanes’ elusive title hopes hinge on lesser lights

Mark McElroy

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Lightning strikes twice in the desert: Why Andy Ruiz Jr will beat Anthony Joshua again

Combat

Roaring Hot

The rugby media need to be careful not to kill the game they rely on

Jofra Archer is not the quick fix England crave

The Socceroos at the Copa America is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

The 2019 NRL report card: The bottom eight

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Jay Croucher

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Jay Croucher

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An imperfect Ben Simmons is still having a star's impact

For long stretches you don’t feel Ben Simmons’ presence on the court, until suddenly you feel it as much as any other athlete in the league.

An imperfect Ben Simmons is still having a star's impact

Jay Croucher

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Jay Croucher

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An imperfect Ben Simmons is still having a star's impact

For long stretches you don’t feel Ben Simmons’ presence on the court, until suddenly you feel it as much as any other athlete in the league.

Ronan O'Connell

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Ronan O'Connell

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Jofra Archer is not the quick fix England crave

First the Kookaburra ball was too lifeless, then New Zealand pitches were too flat and now Jofra Archer’s latest gripe is that he was cheated by the Kiwi speed guns.

Jofra Archer is not the quick fix England crave

Ronan O'Connell

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Jofra Archer is not the quick fix England crave

Brett McKay

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Brett McKay

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Travis Head’s unique place in Australian Test cricket history

As Australia rolled on toward their emphatic innings victory over Pakistan in Adelaide on Monday, and with it a dominant 2-0 series win leading into the three-Test series against New Zealand, a new addition was being added to a very curious piece of Test history.

Brett McKay

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Travis Head’s unique place in Australian Test cricket history

Tim Gore

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Tim Gore

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The 2019 NRL report card: The bottom eight

Last week we looked at how each of the finalists performed in 2019 and graded them.

The 2019 NRL report card: The bottom eight

Tim Gore

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The 2019 NRL report card: The bottom eight

Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: Round 9

The Simpsons’ most notable Scottish character, groundskeeper Willie, encapsulates the panel’s Round 8 A-League tips best with his now famous line, “Ya fooled me Skinner, ya fooled me!”

The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: Round 9

Stuart Thomas

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The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: Round 9

The Roar

Revealing The Roar's NRL team of the decade for the 2010s

With the decade winding down, we’ve been naming our teams of the decade in nearly every sport.

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Revealing The Roar's NRL team of the decade for the 2010s

Ronan O'Connell

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Ronan O'Connell

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Lockie Ferguson has the x-factor NZ need in Australia

Having at least one bowler with startling pace is crucial for visiting Test teams in Australia. That’s why New Zealand erred in not handing a Test debut to express quick Lockie Ferguson against England this week.

Lockie Ferguson has the x-factor NZ need in Australia

Ronan O'Connell

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Lockie Ferguson has the x-factor NZ need in Australia

Dane Eldridge

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Dane Eldridge

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Literacy crisis: Helping Australians struggling to read a cricket pitch

Recent years have seen Australian pitches descend in to sameness, with each surface baked identically hard and flat thanks to the environmental devastation of mankind’s greatest existential threat, T20.

Dane Eldridge

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Literacy crisis: Helping Australians struggling to read a cricket pitch

David Schout

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David Schout

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Resolute Kiwis primed to ensure closest home series in years

It’s a simple question, with a fairly complex answer. When was the last close, compelling Test series on Australian soil?

Resolute Kiwis primed to ensure closest home series in years

David Schout

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Resolute Kiwis primed to ensure closest home series in years

The Roar

How much did we really learn from the series win over Pakistan?

Australia’s short, two-Test series with Pakistan is over and, for that, many Australian fans are thankful.

How much did we really learn from the series win over Pakistan?

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How much did we really learn from the series win over Pakistan?

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JGK

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Should Paine have let Warner chase Lara? Part 1

Tim Paine’s decision to declare on David Warner on 335 not out in the second Test against Pakistan gave rise to debate as to whether Warner should have been given a crack at Brian Lara’s record 400.

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Jack

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The formation that can save the Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers have had an issue with getting results in recent weeks.

Allan Riley new author

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Was Adelaide's loss to the Nix a sign of things to come?

Joshua Kerr

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My top five Formula One races of 2019

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Arnab

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Analysing each member of New Zealand’s Test squad

Andie Sawmill

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St Louis Blues vs Pittsburgh Penguins preview; featuring Aussie Nathan Walker

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Peter Darrow

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Should Jeet Raval be selected for the Black Caps?

Jon Richardson

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'Catch!': Is there method in the madness?

I’ve asked it before and I’ll pose the question again: why on earth do cricketers yell “catch it!” when the ball goes in the air?

Paul

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The GOAT didn’t lose form, he just didn’t take wickets

Prior to the last Test I hoped Nathan Lyon would have a great series against Pakistan.

spruce moose

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Australia to face the best Kiwi XI ever to tour the country

Shabab Hossain

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Perth Glory: The good and the bad

Josh Barnstable

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The decade that was: Geelong Cats

Josh Barnstable

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The decade that was: Gold Coast Suns

Ryan new author

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David Warner: Timing is everything

Ralf, maybe he was at home, maybe he was on his own time. Who knows, it’s hardly relevant when the medium he used to …(more)

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The last column about Israel Folau ever, I promise

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The bitter aftertaste from Supercars in 2019

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So if Ford just returned, then what were DJR (& the other current Ford customers) using as their engine supplier? Or…(more)

Quade Cooper opens up on that incident with Richie McCaw

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Cooper is simply not a team player. Couple that with being a level or 2 below superstar who can call the shots and you h…(more)

Rugby Australia CEO on Folau: 'We didn't get it wrong'

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In brief: Because one is a choice and one is not. Quick maf. The meme is also not a Bible quote. Insert any other minori…(more)

Winding back the clock to a trans-Tasman classic in Perth

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Great recap. This was slightly before my time. I actually was at one day of the ’93 WACA game and it was the first test …(more)

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Bruno Fornaroli scores early goal against old side Melbourne City because of course

‘It just had to be!’

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Bruno Fornaroli scores early goal against old side Melbourne City because of course

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Bruno Fornaroli scores early goal against old side Melbourne City because of course (0:42)

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Quadzilla makes his rugby sevens debut and saves a try within a minute

Trae Williams didn’t take long to make an impact for Australia at the Dubai rugby sevens.

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Quadzilla makes his rugby sevens debut and saves a try within a minute

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Sheffield defenders learn the hard way why you need to play to the whistle, not the flag

Newcastle picked up a 2-0 win over Sheffield – thanks to a bizarre moment in the second half.

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Sheffield defenders learn the hard way why you need to play to the whistle, not the flag

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Sheffield defenders learn the hard way why you need to play to the whistle, not the flag

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Quade Cooper opens up on that incident with Richie McCaw

The 31-year-old has confirmed he did mean to knee then All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in the head.

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Quade Cooper opens up on that incident with Richie McCaw

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Quade Cooper opens up on that incident with Richie McCaw

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Aaron Mooy assists match-winner as Brighton downs Arsenal

The Socceroo helped make Arsenal’s season get even worse.

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Aaron Mooy assists match-winner as Brighton downs Arsenal

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Aaron Mooy assists match-winner as Brighton downs Arsenal

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Hilariously blatant LeBron James travel goes completely unnoticed by ref

“I just had a malfunction.”

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Hilariously blatant LeBron James travel goes completely unnoticed by ref

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Hilariously blatant LeBron James travel goes completely unnoticed by ref

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Former GWS Giants skipper explains Cooper Cronk's new club role

Cronk looks a good fit for the runners-up in 2019’s AFL Grand Final.

Former GWS Giants skipper explains Cooper Cronk's new club role

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Former GWS Giants skipper explains Cooper Cronk's new club role

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Try or no try? Great long-range pie nearly impossible to call

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Try or no try? Great long-range pie nearly impossible to call

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Bathurst Panthers

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Incredible last-play drama caps off crazy tied grand final

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Incredible last-play drama caps off crazy tied grand final

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The Best RUN IT STRAIGHT Hits

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Gerringong Lions

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Outrageous blind flick pass is the most clutch try assist of the season

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Outrageous blind flick pass is the most clutch try assist of the season

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CLUB ROAR VIDEO OF WEEK: Highschool tackle is 100% the Hit of the Decade

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CLUB ROAR VIDEO OF WEEK: Highschool tackle is 100% the Hit of the Decade

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Big Boppa rocked to his core by MONSTROUS hit

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Big Boppa rocked to his core by MONSTROUS hit

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Mitchell Moses 2.0 effortlessly slots goal from IN-GOAL

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Mitchell Moses 2.0 effortlessly slots goal from IN-GOAL

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Big Boppa wreaks havoc in wrecking ball run

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Big Boppa wreaks havoc in wrecking ball run

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St Stanislaus College

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Stannies' long-range special topped off with soaring finish

Sep

Magnificent no-look offload is one of the try assists of the year (0:31)

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Geoff Parkes

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Geoff Parkes

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The World Cup Wrap: South Africa and Japan share the spoils of a brilliant tournament

And here is where it ended.