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And just like that, the finals are upon us. Here are my talking points from Round 20 of the NRL season.

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The 2020 AFL season has only a month still to go: the finals.

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Previews and predictions for NRL finals Week 1

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All good things come in threes: Why 2020 is the Panthers' year

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Five talking points from the Russian Grand Prix

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NRL 2020 Week 1 finals fixtures confirmed: Who plays who, when and where

The NRL has confirmed the draw for Week 1 of the 2020 finals series.

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Every Benji Marshall operating system 2003-present

In a career spanning 17 years, Benji Marshall has produced so many resurrections and reincarnations that some believe he could be his own grandfather.

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Scott Pryde

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NRL rule tweaks here to stay as Broncos pick up deserved spoon

Rule changes were brought in to trial, but try telling Broncos’ fans their loss to the Cowboys in the Round 20 opener was of no importance to anyone.

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NRL rule tweaks here to stay as Broncos pick up deserved spoon

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NRL rule tweaks here to stay as Broncos pick up deserved spoon

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Daniel Jeffrey

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The Wallabies team Dave Rennie should pick for Bledisloe 1

First Test of the season barely a fortnight away? You know what that means: it’s time to play selector.

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The Wallabies team Dave Rennie should pick for Bledisloe 1

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The Wallabies team Dave Rennie should pick for Bledisloe 1

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Marnie Cohen

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Marnie Cohen

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AFL 2020 finals forecast: One like few before

I’ll admit that I found it quite challenging to well and truly immerse myself in the 2020 AFL season.

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AFL 2020 finals forecast: One like few before

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New Zealand Rugby unhappy as SANZAAR releases 2020 Rugby Championship draw

Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle will host the 2020 Rugby Championship, which will run from November 7 to December 12, but New Zealand Rugby are unhappy with the fixture which has been announced by SANZAAR.

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Return of the quick questions: Is this the future of Super Rugby?

Super Rugby AU has been concluded and the Brumbies have added another trophy to the cabinet. In a final that had everything it was a just reward for being the standout Australian team across both competitions in 2020.

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The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: All Australian team

There may be no football to salivate over this weekend, but we do have one of the marquee events on the calendar this evening: the announcement of the All Australian side.

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The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: All Australian team

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The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 20

And so we arrive at the final round of the season. Rule changes, mass player restings and some intrigue around who plays who next week mean there is still much to discuss as The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel tell you who wins and why.

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Michael Hooper will remain as Wallabies captain for 2020

Michael Hooper will remain as Wallabies captain under new coach Dave Rennie for the 2020 season.

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Michael Hooper will remain as Wallabies captain for 2020

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Rarely is a call or commentary team synonymous with the sport.

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Russell Wilson vs Dak Prescott: A battle of two offences

Dallas travels to Seattle Sunday afternoon in the game of the week in the NFL for Week 3.

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Dean Jones' greatest one-day knock was not for Australia, but against

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