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NRL

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Zac Lomax of the Blues looks dejected after a loss following game two of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Optus Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

NSW stars targeted in disgusting scenes

The NSW duo were in the firing line directly after the narrow Origin loss in Perth, with one star sharing a disgusting incident.

Tennis

Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur. Photo: Instagram.

Horror as De Minaur partner goes public

Katie Boulter has opened up about sickening death threats that have been sent to her and Aussie partner Alex de Minaur.

Cricket

Joey Johns drops Shane Warne bombshells

An NRL Immortal has revealed some incredible details on his unlikely friendship with Shane Warne before the spin king’s tragic death.

Football

Messi’s horrific act after rival’s sledge

The World Cup winner and former Barcelona superstar lost his head and took things way too far in the FIFA Club World Cup opener.

NRL

Manly Cheerleader and daughter of Spud Carroll, Indianna Carroll, is trying out to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. Pic Instagram.

NRL legend’s daughter left devastated

The daughter of a Manly Sea Eagles icon has had her dream of joining America’s most prestigious cheerleading group crushed.

NRL

Gorden Tallis has come to the aid of Slater.

‘Sacked from six clubs’: Legend goes off

Queensland great Gorden Tallis has had enough of the attacks on Billy Slater, drawing a line in the sand after a former NSW star called him a “grub”.

AnalysisNRL

Lachlan Galvin had a dream Bulldogs debut.

Mahoney hooked, Sexton shifted: Inside Galvin’s Dogs debut

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo said he had a plan A, B and C for prize recruit Lachlan Galvin when he finally debuted for the club. Turns out, it was not what anyone expected.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Robert Toia of the Maroons and Spencer Leniu of the Blues embrace at full time following game one of the Men's State of Origin series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Do Qld get Origin? Blues greats offer Maroons some free advice

The aftermath of State of Origin Game I sees Queensland in dire straits, so some generous New South Welshman have lent their voices to help solve Maroons woes ahead of Game II.

NRL

James Schiller has revealed the vile threats he received after a mixed performance against the Sea Eagles.

NRL star subject to vile fan threats after brutal match

Newcastle outside back James Schiller has called out a fan and revealed the disgusting abuse he was subjected to following his team’s stunning win over Manly.

VideoNRL

Tigers youngster Charlie Murray. Pic: NRL

‘Sort out a VPN’: The NRL debut set to be watched from Iraq

The Wests Tigers’ round 14 match will have viewership from all across the globe, with debutant Charlie Murray revealing his best friend and father will watch his first NRL game from Iraq. Watch the emotional call between Murray and his dad.

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