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Russell Gould Sports editor

Russell Gould is a senior sportswriter with nearly 20 years’ experience across a wide variety of sports including AFL, cricket, golf, rugby league, rugby and horse racing. Starting as a sports reporter at MX, then the Herald Sun, he has written news and in-depth features as well as covering major events in both Melbourne and around the world, from the 2003 rugby World Cup, though to the 2019 Ashes in England, two US Masters at Augusta and every Boxing Day Test since 2010. Having also spent four years as the Herald Sun sports chief of staff, he is now the founding sports editor of NCA NewsWire.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Max King of the Saints celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the St Kilda Saints and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Surgery blow ends Saints star’s season

After signing a monster contract extension, St Kilda star Max King has been plagued by knee issues and the latest setback has heaped pain on the Saints.

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FRISCO, TEXAS - JUNE 22: Minjee Lee of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 22, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. Alex Slitz/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Alex Slitz / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aussie star joins rare air, nets $2.8m major

With the biggest prize purse in women’s history up for grabs in Texas, an Australian star stepped up and entered rarefied air in Australian sport.

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Adam Scott, of Australia, reacts after missing a putt on the 10th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

‘So sloppy’: Soaked Scotty blows US Open chance

Adam Scott was four-over in his final round at the US Open when he found himself in the lead but kept going backwards on a wild, wet day.

RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Karl Vilips of Australia celebrates after winning the Puerto Rico Open 2025 at Grand Reserve Golf Club on March 09, 2025 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘One of the greats’: Major hopes for ex-child prodigy

The coach who took Jason Day to world No.1 has similar expectations for a former child prodigy and Your Tube star.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Aus Open seals huge Rory coup

In one of Australia’s biggest recent sporting coups, Australian Open officials have signed Rory McIlroy to play the next two years.

SHEBOYGAN, WI - AUGUST 16: Jason Day of Australia proudly holds the Wanamaker Trophy after his victory with a record Major score of 20 under par during the final round of the 2015 PGA Championship on The Straits Course at Whistling Straits on August 16, 2015 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

‘Another one in him’: Day reunion boost

The mentor who helped steer Jason Day to his only major and world No.1 is back in his inner circle and confident major success is coming.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers at AAMI Park, on May 11, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Perfect Papenhuyzen decimates toothless Tigers

Ryan Papenhuyzen scorched his way to the top of the NRL tryscoring list and burned his name in the brains of NSW selectors with a stunning four-try haul against the woeful Wests Tigers.

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Dylan Edwards, Ryan Papenhuyzen and James Tedesco.

Storm star shatters records in historic feat

Melbourne Storm delivered the Wests Tigers a reality check as superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen did something incredibly rare.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrates after scoring a try before it was disallowed during the round 10 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers at AAMI Park, on May 11, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

‘Remarkable’ Papenhuyzen gets Origin pump up

After a stunning Sunday display having recovered from bad injuries in remarkable style Ryan Papenhuyzen is ready to go to the next level.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers at AAMI Park, on May 11, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

‘Never expect that’: Records fall in 11-try Storm blitz

Melbourne Storm delivered the Wests Tigers a reality check as superstar fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen did something incredibly rare.

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