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Joe BartonSports reporter

Joe Barton is a sports reporter, based in Sydney, with a strong digital focus and a passion for live events. He covers World Cups and Wimbledon, Ashes and Olympics, rugby league and football.

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NRL

Harold Matthews Cup, Elimination Final. Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks. Saturday 23rd April 2022. Cronulla Sharks 14 d Sydney Roosters 12. Credit: Bryden Sharp - BSP

Roosters block Bunnies’ ‘Suaalii payback’ poaching raid

MARKET WATCH: South Sydney have failed in an attempt to get one back on fierce rivals the Sydney Roosters by poaching their next big thing.

Sport

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the trophy after winning against Casper Ruud of Norway during the Men's Singles Final match on Day 15 of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Nadal’s ‘career-ending’ injury worry after 22nd slam win

Rafael Nadal has revealed the extreme lengths he went to to secure a 14th Roland Garros title – overcoming a crippling foot injury that threatens his future on court.

Netball

Diamonds bolster squad ahead of Comm Games selection

Weight of performance has forced Aussie selectors to add a mid-courter and defender to the Diamonds squad a fortnight before Commonwealth Games selection.

SuperCoach

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Jarrod Croker of the Raiders is taken from the field with an injury during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Canterbury Bulldogs at GIO Stadium, on May 06, 2022, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

NRL Late Mail: Cruel blow for Raiders veteran

The future of a Raiders legend is up in the air after he was ruled out for the rest of the season.

UpdatedNRL

Sport Con: NSW needs an Origin rent-a-crowd

The Blues can’t find enough fans, Wayne Bennett blows up over Dolphins’ speculation and more in Sport Confidential.

NRL

Shock selection for NRL team of the year

With the competition at the halfway point and the Dally M Medal count now going behind closed doors, Paul Crawley has named his team on form this year, check out the biggest shock.

OpinionSwimming

Comment: No win-win fix in ‘pathetic’ trans debate

Sports officials have had years to sort out this mess around transgender athletes – but their lazy hand-wringing has left innocent athletes paying the price, writes JULIEN LINDEN.

Tennis

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 02: Coco Gauff of United States celebrates match point against Martina Trevisan of Italy during the Women's Singles Semi Final on day 12 at Roland Garros on June 02, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Tennis star uses biggest stage to protest gun violence

Having cruised into the final of the French Open Coco Gauff did not want the spotlight on her, instead the young American used her platform to call out a culture of violence

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Jarrod Wallace of the Titans looks on during the round 10 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, on May 14, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Market Watch: Unwanted Titan eyes Dolphins switch

An off-contract Titan could reunite with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins, while the Broncos have locked down a young star compared to Cameron Smith. See the latest signing news.

InteractiveMaroons

QLD Maroons selector: Did Billy get it right? You decide

Queensland coach Billy Slater has selected his side to take on NSW in Game I – but did he get it right? Pick your own 17-man Maroons team here and compare them to the fan and expert selections.

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