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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan bats during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Semi Final match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on November 09, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Lesson Aussies can learn from Pakistan’s Kiwi crush

When the going got tough against New Zealand, Pakistan got tougher in booking its place in the T20 World Cup final. Let’s hope the Aussies were watching.

Rugby

(L-R) Samu Kerevi and Israel Folau share a laugh at theBledisloe Cup fan event at Coogee Oval. Picture: Craig Wilson

Wallabies gagged: Star’s explosive new Folau claims

A new documentary on Israel Folau shines fresh light on Rugby Australia’s role in the divisive saga, with current Wallabies star Samu Kerevi making explosive claims in the two-part series.

UpdatedNRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Andrew Abdo the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League and Peter V'landys the Chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission are seen as they wait to take part in the pre-game ANZAC ceremony before the round seven NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Blunt question as clubs meet with Abdo over funding crisis

A desperately-needed resolution could not be secured as the clubs met with NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo.

VideoBasketball

Axed 36er’s mum’s explosive retort to NBL commentator

The ugly fallout to the axing of Adelaide 36ers import Craig Randall II has taken an unexpected turn. Watch the video and see Randall’s mum’s reaction.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Aaron Finch of Australia signals to team mates during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground on October 22, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Aussie selector says Finch critics were ‘confused’

It was wrong to judge Aaron Finch on his batting alone, according to one Australian selector who says the captain’s role in the T20 World Cup team was misunderstood.

NRL

Wayne Bennett on day one of the Dolphins' pre-season. NRL Imagery

Dolphins raid: Bennett eyes No.1 Bronco, $800k Eel

Wayne Bennett has set his sights on two young stars to fill his 30-man Dolphins roster, including a Broncos whiz kid.

NRL

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Harry Grant of Australia during Rugby League World Cup 2021 Pool B match between Australia and Scotland at The Coventry Building Society Arena on October 21, 2022 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Pay wars: Stars hit out at NRL’s low-ball offer

Kangaroos hooker Harry Grant has joined the chorus of criticism aimed at the NRL, claiming headquarters is low-balling the players who put their bodies on the line every game.

World Twenty20

Australian batsman Travis Head (R) celebrates scoring his century against England with teammate Cameron Green (L) on the first day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match in Hobart on January 14, 2022. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Life after Finch: Beneficiary of captain’s white-ball exit

As a humbled Australia turns its attention to the 50-over World Cup in India, a frontrunner to replace Aaron Finch at the top of the order has emerged.

NRL

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Josh Addo-Carr of Australia chats to media following during the Rugby League World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Lebanon at John Smith's Stadium on November 04, 2022 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images for RLWC)

Monday Buzz: Foxx still flying under Freddy’s Origin radar?

Josh Addo-Carr is well on his way towards being crowned the player of the World Cup, but has he caught the attention of NSW coach Brad Fittler? Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.

Updated World Twenty20

Australia's Glenn Maxwell plays a shot during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan at Adelaide Oval on November 4, 2022 in Adelaide. (Photo by Brenton EDWARDS / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Why the Aussies have ‘moved on quickly’ from WC failure

Australian cricket used to live and die by its’ records at World Cups, but Glenn Maxwell says, with this era’s packed schedule, that ‘probably’ isn’t the case any more.

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