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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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MEDINAH, ILLINOIS - APRIL 28: Team U.S.A. Captain, Brandt Snedeker, and Team International Captain, Geoff Ogilvy of Australia, hold the Presidents Cup together at Medinah Country Club on April 28, 2025, in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

Aussie ‘aura’ could end winning drought

The new Australian captain of the International Team for the Presidents Cup brings something special to the table.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Assistant Captain Geoff Ogilvy of Australia and the International team looks on during their team photo ahead of the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on December 11, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Aussie major champ’s huge Presidents Cup move

An Australian major champ will fill the shoes worn by some of the game’s greatest players as International Team captain and has some clear thoughts on who he might pick.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Cameron Smith of Australia reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. Warren Little/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Warren Little / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Winning formula’: Smith’s massive change for Masters success

Cam Smith has finished second and third at the Masters where he has a great record without winning but will take a special lucky charm to Augusta this week.

First place team champions, Matt Jones of Ripper GC, Marc Leishman of Ripper GC, Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC and Lucas Herbert of Ripper GC pose for a photo with the Team Champion Event Trophy after the final round of LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral on Sunday, April 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/LIV Golf)

Aussie guns huge LIV win ahead of Masters

The $6.5 million winner’s cheque Marc Leishman won for taking out his first LIV title in Miami was some comfort given he’ll be a spectator watching teammate Cam Smith at the Masters this week.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Marnus Labuschagne of the Queensland Bulls and Nathan McSweeney of South Australia with the Sheffield Shield during a media opportunity ahead of this week's Sheffield Shield Final between South Australia and Queensland, at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 25, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘Cheeky text’: Khawaja fallout hits Shield final

It’s been a fiery build up to the Sheffield Shield final and Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne revealed just how it has impacted his state and Test teammate Usman Khawaja.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Peter Siddle of Victoria celebrates the wicket of Corey Rocchiccioli of Western Australia and winning the match on day 4 of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Victoria at the WACA Ground, on March 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘What a career’: Former Test quick ends with a bang

After nearly 20 years, Peter Siddle still had the ball in hand as his career neared a close and he ended it in perfect style.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Peter Siddle of Victoria celebrates the wicket of Corey Rocchiccioli of Western Australia and winning the match on day 4 of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Victoria at the WACA Ground, on March 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Incredible scenes as legend bids farewell

Australian cricket great Peter Siddle has signed off his career in perfect style after proving he still had what it takes to the final ball.

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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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

‘Surreal’: Aussie child prodigy now a champ

Tiger Woods recognised the talent in Aussie prodigy Karl Vilips and a message from the 15-time major winner was waiting after his PGA Tour breakthrough in just his fourth start.

Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC interacts with the fans on the 12th hole during the final round of LIV Golf Adelaide at Grange Golf Club on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf)

‘Crazy’: Five-year LIV deal shocks Smith

After taking big bucks to move to LIV and copping criticism for it Cam Smith says the new Adelaide deal means a lot.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Joaquin Niemann of Torque celebrates with a shoey on stage after winning the LIV Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club on February 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘I love it’: LIV star’s mullet key to Aussie success

After he and his teammates ordered mullets for good luck Joaquin Niemann won in Australia for the second time in just over a year.

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