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George Al-Akiki is a reporter part of News Corp’s 2024 cadet program.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Tameka Yallop of Brisbane Roar suffers an injury during the round six A-League Women match between Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar at Coopers Stadium, on December 07, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images)

Yallop to miss Asian Cup as Canberra go top

Tameka Yallop’s cruel injury curse continues as the Matildas midfielder suffers another hamstring setback just weeks after her comeback.

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The Daily Telegraph 13.12.2025 Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has convened a rally at Pratten Park to save Wests Tigers following the extraordinary sacking of all independent directors on the Wests Tigers board. They didnÃt march due to safety concerns. Picture: Rohan Kelly

‘Our club, not yours’: Furious Tigers fans demand ownership change

More than 1000 Wests Tigers fans from all over the country have united in Sydney’s inner west, calling for club owners the Holman Barnes Group to be removed, and vowing to march again if things don’t change.

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The Daily Telegraph 11.12.2025 Tigers fans Ryan Dempsey and his father Frank Dempsey (pictured) who had a quadruple bypass surgery only last week and is still in St VincentÃs Private Hospital. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Why Benji re-signing won’t stop enraged Tigers from marching

Despite coach Benji Marshall recommitting to the Wests Tigers, fans will still travel interstate to protest the club’s ownership, including one supporter who is pushing for a hospital release to come.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Head Coach Benji Marshall of the Tigers watches on during the warm up before the round 27 NRL match between Gold Coast Titans and Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium, on September 06, 2025, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Wests Tigers back Marshall with five-year mega-deal

The Wests Tigers have locked in coach Benji Marshall until the end of 2030, handing him a mega contract extension despite finishing last in his debut season and ongoing boardroom chaos.

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Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits it is unlikely release clauses in Jarome Luai’s contract will be removed. Picture: Getty Images

Benji staying but Luai contract clauses not going anywhere

Benji Marshall has re-signed with the Wests Tigers, but he admits there are still no guarantees Jarome Luai will see out his deal. See the five biggest takeaways from the coach’s press conference.

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All on red: Dragons unveil instant fan-favourite Las Vegas jerseys

The Dragons have made a gamble with their first uniforms of the season, mixing red sponsor logos with casino-inspired imagery in their jerseys for the opening round in Las Vegas.

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Halves under microscope: Why NRL rivals should fear Roosters

There are plenty of similarities between Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker, but it’s their differences that make them a potent combination. See all the new halves pairings for 2026 analysed.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Yuan Cong of the Wanderers is challenged by (L-R) Caley Tallon-Henniker, Kirsty Fenton and Abbey Lemon of Sydney FC during the round six A-League Women match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC at Marconi Stadium, on December 07, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Six years and counting… but not all doom and gloom for Wanderers

The Western Sydney Wanderers remain cursed in Sydney derbies, but they weren’t far away against their rivals. Catch up on the weekend of action here.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Hana Lowry of Sydney FC kicks during the round two A-League Women's match between Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC at Perry Park on November 09, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

The Matilda who helped Lowry back from ACL heartbreak

A torn ACL destroyed Hana Lowry’s Matildas dream just one day before her debut, but the Sydney FC star is now eyeing the ultimate redemption story.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2025: Matildas celebrate a goal in the Second half. Matildas Vs New Zealand at Polytec Stadium, Gosford. Picture: Damian Shaw

A-League crisis: Glory’s season on the brink

Perth Glory slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat while a teenage Wanderers prospect showed what she could do on the international stage.

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