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Glimpses of greatness and lamentable let-downs: Wallabies 2021 player ratings

The Wallabies rode a roller-coaster through 2021.

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Glimpses of greatness and lamentable let-downs: Wallabies 2021 player ratings

Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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Gone in 24 seconds: Matildas draw record crowd but familiar failings cost them in US defeat

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is sure to face fan ire after another disappointing reality check as the Australians were beaten 3-0 by the United States in Sydney.

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Gone in 24 seconds: Matildas draw record crowd but familiar failings cost them in US defeat

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Stuart Thomas

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Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC: How the Bulls pulled off an A-League upset

Sydney FC is at home for the first time this season against local rival Macarthur FC at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from and a blog from 7:45pm AEDT.

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WATCH: Marnus cracks commentators up with bizarre effort to save runs off his own bowling

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WATCH: Marnus cracks commentators up with bizarre effort to save runs off his own bowling

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Aussie women claim Sevens glory in Dubai

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Aussie women claim Sevens glory in Dubai

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WATCH: Retiring Samoan's emotional interview after being denied farewell game vs Barbarians

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WATCH: Retiring Samoan's emotional interview after being denied farewell game vs Barbarians

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'Back to 50-50': Even WA Cricket CEO is now admitting Perth could lose Ashes Test

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The look on this Arsenal fan's face perfectly sums up their skipper's miss from 'unmissable range'

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The look on this Arsenal fan's face perfectly sums up their skipper's miss from 'unmissable range'

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Perth quick fires through a scorching maiden over in WBBL final, to her wife

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Perth quick fires through a scorching maiden over in WBBL final, to her wife

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LeBron could not believe this call in Lakers' disastrous triple-overtime loss

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LeBron could not believe this call in Lakers' disastrous triple-overtime loss

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Patient Arsenal add to Newcastle's woes, Liverpool dominate Southampton

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Patient Arsenal add to Newcastle's woes, Liverpool dominate Southampton

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Was Ashwin in the wrong for this unusual new bowling method?

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Was Ashwin in the wrong for this unusual new bowling method?

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Of horizontal finance, sand gropers and the paranoid android: Equalising the NRL

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Of horizontal finance, sand gropers and the paranoid android: Equalising the NRL

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State League bolters to make AFL lists in 2021

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State League bolters to make AFL lists in 2021

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'Border-esque': A call to arms for Tim Paine

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'It could look different': Cummins explains radical change, and 'unreasonable pressure' exposed by Paine scandal

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'An utter shambles': RFU, Barbarians savaged for 'unforgivable' match cancellation after COVID outbreak

The highly-anticipated Barbarians versus Samoa match at Twickenham was cancelled shortly before kick-off after several members of the Barbarians tested positive for COVID-19.

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'An utter shambles': RFU, Barbarians savaged for 'unforgivable' match cancellation after COVID outbreak

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'An utter shambles': RFU, Barbarians savaged for 'unforgivable' match cancellation after COVID outbreak

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Troy Whittaker

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Troy Whittaker

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Around the Grounds: Gould already weaving his magic, Ponga cagey on long-term future

If there was any doubt that Phil Gould is one of the shrewdest operators in the business, the Bulldogs general manager has proven it once again in the past week.

Around the Grounds: Gould already weaving his magic, Ponga cagey on long-term future

Troy Whittaker

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Around the Grounds: Gould already weaving his magic, Ponga cagey on long-term future

Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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'Sh-t, this guy is nuts': Eddie Jones has a book out and of course it contains some absolute gold

England coach Eddie Jones agrees with every sane rugby fan – the TMO is out of control.

'Sh-t, this guy is nuts': Eddie Jones has a book out and of course it contains some absolute gold

Tony Harper

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'Sh-t, this guy is nuts': Eddie Jones has a book out and of course it contains some absolute gold

Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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'It could look different': Cummins explains radical change, and 'unreasonable pressure' exposed by Paine scandal

Pat Cummins faced the media for the first time as Australian captain on Friday, and confronted the challenges facing him as fast bowling skipper, plus the impact Tim Paine’s downfall has had on the team.

'It could look different': Cummins explains radical change, and 'unreasonable pressure' exposed by Paine scandal

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'It could look different': Cummins explains radical change, and 'unreasonable pressure' exposed by Paine scandal

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Kamikamica charged by police, stood down by Storm over 'alleged incident involving a woman'

Melbourne have stood down Tui Kamikamica after the forward was charged by Queensland Police “over an alleged incident involving a woman outside a Brisbane hotel”.

Kamikamica charged by police, stood down by Storm over 'alleged incident involving a woman'

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Kamikamica charged by police, stood down by Storm over 'alleged incident involving a woman'

Troy Whittaker

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Troy Whittaker

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Ashes shootout: Khawaja responds to Head's ton with blazing fifty

Just when it seemed that Travis Head had done enough to secure an Ashes berth, Usman Khawaja fired back to give the selectors more to ponder.

Ashes shootout: Khawaja responds to Head's ton with blazing fifty

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Ashes shootout: Khawaja responds to Head's ton with blazing fifty

Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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'He should not be vice captain': Warne opposes Smith call as Cummins confirmed as skipper

Pat Cummins was named as Australia’s 47th Test captain on Friday, with Steve Smith one injury away from an incredible return to the role.

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'He should not be vice captain': Warne opposes Smith call as Cummins confirmed as skipper

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'He should not be vice captain': Warne opposes Smith call as Cummins confirmed as skipper

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Troy Whittaker

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Troy Whittaker

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Dolphins raid Storm ranks to secure first big-name recruit

Queensland Origin forward Felise Kaufusi has been unveiled as the first marquee signing for the Dolphins ahead of their entrance to the NRL in 2023.

Dolphins raid Storm ranks to secure first big-name recruit

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Dolphins raid Storm ranks to secure first big-name recruit

Tony Harper

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Tony Harper

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'Extremely concerned': Paine takes 'mental health break' putting him OUT of first Test with career in doubt

Former Test captain Tim Paine has told Cricket Tasmania he is taking an indefinite break from the game in the wake of the sexting scandal.

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'Extremely concerned': Paine takes 'mental health break' putting him OUT of first Test with career in doubt

Tony Harper

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'Extremely concerned': Paine takes 'mental health break' putting him OUT of first Test with career in doubt

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Paul Suttor

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Paul Suttor

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NBA Week: Trending up, treading water and in trouble - every team's Thanksgiving break power rankings

It’s a turkey of a day for NBA fans in Australia, with no games scheduled due to Thanksgiving Day.

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NBA Week: Trending up, treading water and in trouble - every team's Thanksgiving break power rankings

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'Border-esque': A call to arms for Tim Paine

It’s well past midnight – on a ‘school night’ – and I’m sitting in my home study, leaning forward with my red eyes transfixed on the scene from Headingley.

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Paul

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Forget the negatives, Australian cricket is in a great place ahead of the Ashes

The past week in Australian cricket has been one of the more disappointing and acrimonious periods in recent years, with the emotions and accusations very much resembling the floor of Federal Parliament at Question Time… only this is way more important.

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Aqua men: The all-time aquatic-themed rugby league team

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Just how long is too long between drinks for the Parramatta Eels?

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The AFL is missing a trick when it comes to the footballing off season

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Sam Malone

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Clock's ticking. Why the Melbourne Storm only has one year to win another premiership

Dixie

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Sydney racing selections: Rosehill tips for Saturday, November 27

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Adam Page

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Harness racing selections: Saturday, November 27

Two meetings to look at on Saturday night, with my attention at Tabcorp Park Melton and Tabcorp Park Menangle. Down below are the best bets for the respective programs.

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gatesy

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How to make rugby a true spectator sport

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the silly season.

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No umbrella needed: The joy of football in the rain

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The three things the ailing All Blacks need to return to the top

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From last to first pick: Why there's plenty of hope at Arden Street

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'Rocky, heaving, but brutally beautiful': What we learnt about every RWC contender in 2021

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Upheaval and an uncertain future: Men's Sevens Series preview

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Perth 50-50 to host Ashes Test: WA Cricket

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Silk falls to early 'catch of the summer' off a pull shot he couldn't have struck any better

Agree with Junior’s assessment of the catch or way too early to call? Tasmania won by five wickets but it took an almighty effort after one of their best batters had to go for naught.

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Silk falls to early 'catch of the summer' off a pull shot he couldn't have struck any better

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'How did she miss this?': Simon's open-goal shocker typifies sloppy Aussie performance

That one was tough to swallow with a chance to bring the scores level. While the Australian attack looked fluent in stretches, it was always going to be difficult to overcome some defensive shockers as the Matildas went down 3-0.

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'How did she miss this?': Simon's open-goal shocker typifies sloppy Aussie performance

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'How did she miss this?': Simon's open-goal shocker typifies sloppy Aussie performance

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Should this penalty have been awarded against the Matildas?

America’s third goal sunk any chance of an Australian comeback. Was there enough contact to point to the spot here?

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Should this penalty have been awarded against the Matildas?

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Should this penalty have been awarded against the Matildas?

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Sam Kerr tries her best not to crack up as The Wiggles belt out the national anthem

Is there a better way to start an international football game? The Australian captain would’ve grown up with the Wiggles at their peak, now she has lined up for their rendition of the national anthem in a big game against the number-one ranked side.

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Sam Kerr tries her best not to crack up as The Wiggles belt out the national anthem

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Sam Kerr tries her best not to crack up as The Wiggles belt out the national anthem

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Matildas suffer 'worst possible start' against USA as they concede after just 24 SECONDS

Ashley Hatch and the Americans didn’t take long! The Aussies looked vulnerable in defence early, facing a peppering by the USA attack.

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Matildas suffer 'worst possible start' against USA as they concede after just 24 SECONDS

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Matildas suffer 'worst possible start' against USA as they concede after just 24 SECONDS

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'Like a 3-wood off the tee': James Faulkner gets carted for one of the biggest sixes you'll see

The Deccan Gladiators didn’t put enough runs on the board as Bangla chased them down with two overs to play, not that you could blame Odean Smith for a lack of effort. Smith blasted 26 runs from eight balls, including a truly massive six.

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'Like a 3-wood off the tee': James Faulkner gets carted for one of the biggest sixes you'll see

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'Like a 3-wood off the tee': James Faulkner gets carted for one of the biggest sixes you'll see

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Pat Cummins admits his captaincy will 'look different' in new era of Aussie cricket

New Australian captain Pat Cummins said he’ll lean heavily on vice-captain Steve Smith in the field. The pair spoke at length of how excited they are to form the partnership. For Smith, it’s a redemption story after he was stripped of official leadership roles in the fallout from the ball tampering scandal in South Africa.

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Pat Cummins admits his captaincy will 'look different' in new era of Aussie cricket

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Brute of a ball that would make Thommo proud

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Brute of a ball that would make Thommo proud

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Batsmen manage to make the four FILTHIEST deliveries look unplayable

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Batsmen manage to make the four FILTHIEST deliveries look unplayable

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Classic last ball chaos creates a rare ALL-RUN FIVE opportunity

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Classic last ball chaos creates a rare ALL-RUN FIVE opportunity

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Bend it like Beckham! The most stunning free kicks from Club Roar

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Bend it like Beckham! The most stunning free kicks from Club Roar

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Massive plot twist at the end of park cricket match

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Ref somehow misses comical air swing to allow meat pie