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Coates insists Aussies aren’t tired of the Olympics after winning Brisbane bid

Australian Olympic Committee boss John Coates believes enthusiasm for the Games will remain high heading into Brisbane 2032.

Olympics

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Coates insists Aussies aren’t tired of the Olympics after winning Brisbane bid

Olympics

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Shark-to-be Hynes making case to stay Storm No.1

Nicho Hynes delivered another starring performance in Melbourne’s 48-4 win over Newcastle, making a case to stay at fullback when Ryan Papenhuyzen returns.

League

Shark-to-be Hynes making case to stay Storm No.1

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Shark-to-be Hynes making case to stay Storm No.1

League

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Classy Storm dismantle Knights on the Gold Coast

Melbourne have banked their 14th win in succession with a thumping 48-4 victory over Newcastle in their NRL clash relocated to Gold Coast.

League

Classy Storm dismantle Knights on the Gold Coast

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Classy Storm dismantle Knights on the Gold Coast

League

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UPDATE: Cambage quits Olympics after 'multiple incidents'

Australian basketball star Liz Cambage has quit the Tokyo Olympic team citing mental health concerns in a massive blow for the Opals’ medal hopes.

Basketball

UPDATE: Cambage quits Olympics after 'multiple incidents'

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UPDATE: Cambage quits Olympics after 'multiple incidents'

Basketball

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Tupou rewarded with starting spot after Brisbane blockbuster from bench

Taniela Tupou has been chosen to start for the Wallabies in second eToro Test against France in Melbourne on Tuesday night after his explosive performance off the bench in Brisbane.

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Tupou rewarded with starting spot after Brisbane blockbuster from bench

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Tupou rewarded with starting spot after Brisbane blockbuster from bench

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'Bluecastle': NSW eye Origin sweep following Game 3 venue change

Newcastle legend Danny Buderus has declared his home city will turn into “Bluecastle” for its introduction to State of Origin rugby league, setting a perfect stage for a NSW sweep of the interstate series.

League

'Bluecastle': NSW eye Origin sweep following Game 3 venue change

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'Bluecastle': NSW eye Origin sweep following Game 3 venue change

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Australian Grand Prix officially cancelled again

Quarantine hub concerns have forced the cancellation of Australian Formula One grand prix for a second straight year.

Motorsport

Australian Grand Prix officially cancelled again

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Australian Grand Prix officially cancelled again

Motorsport

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Reece Hodge ready to step up with experienced Wallabies out

Reece Hodge is returning to the scene of his greatest rugby triumph and ready to step in again as playmaker at Suncorp Stadium when the Wallabies host France on Wednesday.

Rugby

Reece Hodge ready to step up with experienced Wallabies out

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Reece Hodge ready to step up with experienced Wallabies out

Rugby

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Brown says Townsend not to blame for Warriors’ loss

Warriors coach Nathan Brown has refused to blame recruit Chad Townsend for his team’s late capitulation as St George Illawarra snatched a golden-point victory in their Friday night clash.

League

Brown says Townsend not to blame for Warriors’ loss

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Brown says Townsend not to blame for Warriors’ loss

League

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Mulitalo's Origin dream over as NRL makes final decision

Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has been declined an exemption by the NRL to play State of Origin, ending his hopes of wearing the Maroons jumper at senior level.

League

Mulitalo's Origin dream over as NRL makes final decision

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Mulitalo's Origin dream over as NRL makes final decision

League

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Melbourne Rebels appoint new coach

Interim coach Kevin Foote has been given the nod as permanent coach of the Melbourne Rebels, while former Wallaby Nick Stiles joins the club in a new role.

Rugby

Jun

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Melbourne Rebels appoint new coach

Rugby

Jun

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Orr's in: Scott Sio injury sees Rebels prop join Wallabies squad

The Wallabies have lost another veteran with prop Scott Sio ruled out of the France Test series with a hamstring injury.

Rugby

Jun

Orr's in: Scott Sio injury sees Rebels prop join Wallabies squad

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Orr's in: Scott Sio injury sees Rebels prop join Wallabies squad

Rugby

Jun

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White to miss France series after injuring knee at training

Wallabies halfback Nic White is out of next month’s Test series against France, while fellow veterans Matt Toomua and James O’Connor are also battling injuries, potentially robbing the side of almost 150 Test caps.

Rugby

Jun

White to miss France series after injuring knee at training

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White to miss France series after injuring knee at training

Rugby

Jun

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Swinton free to play France after avoiding suspension for Boshier hit

Waratahs flanker Lachie Swinton is free for Wallabies selection against France next month, with no further penalty following his Super Rugby red card.

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Jun

Swinton free to play France after avoiding suspension for Boshier hit

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Swinton free to play France after avoiding suspension for Boshier hit

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Jun

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Wallabies star Kerevi in Tokyo Games squad

Former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi has hit the ground running – literally – in his quest to earn a place in Australia’s men’s sevens team for the Tokyo Olympics.

Rugby

Jun

Wallabies star Kerevi in Tokyo Games squad

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Wallabies star Kerevi in Tokyo Games squad

Rugby

Jun

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Brumbies fall to Smith-led Highlanders

The Brumbies have failed to take a second Kiwi scalp, disappointingly falling to the Highlanders in their Friday night Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash in Canberra.

Rugby

Jun

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Brumbies fall to Smith-led Highlanders

Rugby

Jun

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Reds fail to make final-round statement

Queensland Reds halfback Tate McDermott has put his hand up for a Wallabies start but couldn’t help his side to a win over the Hurricanes in their final Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash.

Rugby

Jun

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Reds fail to make final-round statement

Rugby

Jun

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Dan McKellar joins Wallabies coaching team for 2021

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar will join the Wallabies set-up as forwards coach at the end of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, a year after he was sounded out for the role.

Rugby

Jun

Dan McKellar joins Wallabies coaching team for 2021

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Dan McKellar joins Wallabies coaching team for 2021

Rugby

Jun

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Townsville next in line to host Origin opener

Queensland could land a rare State of Origin advantage with Townsville the next in line to host Game 1 if the opener is forced to move from the MCG.

League

May

Townsville next in line to host Origin opener

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Townsville next in line to host Origin opener

League

May

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Melbourne Rebels stranded in Victoria with doubts over Trans-Tasman clash

Melbourne are relying on the Victorian-New Zealand travel bubble reopening by Saturday or a travel exemption to play their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Highlanders in Queenstown on Sunday.

Rugby

May

Melbourne Rebels stranded in Victoria with doubts over Trans-Tasman clash

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Melbourne Rebels stranded in Victoria with doubts over Trans-Tasman clash

Rugby

May

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