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Patrick McKendry: The two big All Blacks questions that were answered in Springboks loss

OPINION: Right, well that’s settled, at least. On a night when the All Blacks as a group failed to cope with the Springboks’ set piece excellence, breakdown superiority, defensive pressure, and, underpinning it all, hunger, Jordie Barrett once again shone brightest to announce himself as New Zealand’s best fullback. How the Boks ambushed the All Blacks in the second half […]

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AFL trade period looms as quietest in more than a decade

Reductions in list sizes and the salary cap are the major factors behind why this looms as a somnolence-inducing 10-day AFL trade period. After a host of big-name moves over recent years, most notably the dramatic 2014 and 2018 trade periods, this year’s player movement window is poised to be the quietest in more than a decade. Adam Cerra has […]

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Live Rugby Championship updates: Wallabies v Pumas

All the action as the Wallabies take on the Pumas in their final Rugby Championship clash. Coach Dave Rennie made several changes to his squad for Australia’s final Rugby Championship match against Argentina, including the surprising return of 38-year-old prop Greg Holmes. It was a decision no doubt easier than what his counterpart Mario Ledesma faced with the Pumas. While […]

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‘Make the ghosts of Souths proud’: Piggins’ inspiring grand final message

South Sydney saviour George Piggins has delivered an emotional message to the current squad ahead of Sunday’s grand final against Penrith, lauding the players to “make your family, fans and the ghosts of Souths proud.” The Rabbitohs will attempt to secure their 22nd premiership victory on Sunday, an opportunity only possible due to Piggins’ fighting spirit. The former Souths player […]

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Hop to it: Simpkin claims his maiden Syd Barker Medal

North Melbourne midfielder Jy Simpkin completed a stellar season with a fast finish in the polling to claim his first Syd Barker Medal. Simpkin, the Kangaroos’ co-vice captain, finished with 143 votes, edging out veteran Ben Cunnington (117), who missed seven matches. Captain Jack Ziebell was third (114), on a countback from fellow defender Aaron Hall. Jy Simpkin had a […]

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Life after a legend: Mitchell’s plans for Hawthorn

Sam Mitchell wants his Hawthorn side to be more attacking without losing the defensive DNA of the team, the new coach says as he embarks on putting his fingerprints on the team that has known only one coach for nearly two decades. Mitchell was reluctant to commit to a specific style his teams would play, mindful that his new coaching […]

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