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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Justis Huni celebrates winning the Heavyweight WBO Oriental & IBF Pan-Pacific Regional title bout between Justis Huni and Joe Goodall at Nissan Arena on June 15, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Briedis blockbuster puts Huni on world-title path

Australia’s heavyweight kingpin Justis Huni believes he is good enough to win a world title, and he’ll have a chance to prove it when he faces a former IBF world champion.

NRL

NRL stars’ $70k gift after tragic death

NRL stars from the present and the past have led the charge to bring the body of Liam Hampson home – helping raised over $70,000 following his tragic death.

NRL

Storm star Cameron Munster. Picture: NRL Photos

Think of the fans: Clubs urge players to back trade window

NRL clubs have urged players to consider the fans and support a proposed trade window to bring an end to contracted players signing with other teams.

Netball

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‘Racism at every level’: Netball Australia under fire

A former Netball Australia board member alleges she was racially abused while working in the sport and that the issue is rife from top to bottom.

NRL

Heartbreak: Young league star found dead in nightclub

Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson has been found dead in a Barcelona nightclub, after disappearing while partying with a group of NRL players on Tuesday night.

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DolphinsÃ Head Coach Wayne Bennett, also there was chief executive Terry Reader and Ram Kangatharan the Budget Direct Managing Director & CEO, at Toowong, on Wednesday 18th May 2022 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Why Bennett is backing trade window push

Wayne Bennett says the NRL and players must put aside differences and find a way to introduce a trade window, writes Paul Crawley.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: David Warner of Australia reacts to losing his wicket during day one of the Fourth Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Sources reveal Warner pain over leadership mess

Cricket Australia has turned a positive into a World Cup millstone by dragging out David Warner’s leadership ban, writes Ben Horne — he reveals the hurt it has caused the opener.

NRL

DAILY TELEGRAPH AUGUST 17, 2022. TallynDa Silva during the quarter-final game between Westfields Sports High and St DominicÃs College in the NRL Schoolboys Cup at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Tigers reveal their Koroisau heir apparent

Wests Tigers are hoping key signing Api Koroisau can transform their on-field results – but they’ve already got the building blocks in place for the premiership-winning hooker’s successor.

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Leaked emails: Who knew about Manly’s pride rollout

Explosive emails reveal who knew about Manly’s doomed pride jersey rollout, with the letters set to have major ramifications for coach Des Hasler. SEE THE EMAILS

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NRL 2022 RD19 Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos - Payne Haas. Picture: NRL Photos

Market rejected: Broncos star’s official contract call

Just months after requesting an immediate release from his Broncos contract, Payne Haas’s management has finally contacted Red Hill officials via email.

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