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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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HONG KONG, CHINA - MARCH 08: Cameron Smith of RIPPER GC play a shot during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational - Hong Kong at The Hong Kong Golf Club on March 08, 2024 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

‘It was sh*t’: Smith honesty to fuel huge run

Months after he missed the cut defending his Australian PGA title, Cam Smith still burns and knows just how to lay those bad memories to rest.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Cameron Munster of the Storm passes the ball during the round 22 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels at Marvel Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Might be right’: Questions remain over Storm star

Cameron Munster did a gruelling wrestling session on Friday in a positive sign his NRL return may be close.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Min Woo Lee of Australia takes a selfie with Adam Scott of Australia and Jason Day of Australia on the 17th tee prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 12, 2024 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Aussie gun’s new weapon in pursuit of fifth major

Min Woo Lee came from the clouds to nearly win last year’s Players Championship and returns to the unofficial fifth major as a legitimate winning chance.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Matt Roberts of the Swans in action during the 2024 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Melbourne Demons at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 07, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Monday Debrief: Rising Star named, King contract, Clarry back

You’ve heard from the coaches and the experts, but what are the players saying? See the latest on Ben King, Clayton Oliver, see who this week’s Rising Star was and more in The Monday Debrief.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Australia's coach Tony Gustavsson speaks with Sam Kerr of Australia at full time during the 2023 Cup of Nations Match between Australian Matildas and Spain at CommBank Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Matildas coach blindsided by Kerr allegation

Football Australia’s boss and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson habe spoken for the first time since Sam Kerr was charged by London police.

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’Sam has rights’: Matilda’s boss breaks silence

’Sam has rights’: Matilda’s boss breaks silence

Football Australia won’t make any rash calls on Matildas captain Sam Kerr after shock revelations she has been charged by London police amid racism allegations.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 02: Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC gestures during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational - Mayakoba at El Camaleon at Mayakoba on February 02, 2024 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

‘I don’t think I’m the 44th best’: Smith calls out farce

Cameron Smith’s new year’s focus is always on peaking at the Masters, but this year there’s an extra reason for him to shine at Augusta.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos celebrates kicking a goal during the round 10 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on May 20, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Another mega contract as young star shows faith in Roos

Rising Star winner Harry Sheezel was already contracted until the end of 2026 – but he’ll be at Arden Street a lot longer than that now. And a star Bomber has made a similar call.

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Rebels' Rob Leota (L) is tackled by Brumbies' James Slipper (R) during during the Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and the ACT Brumbies in Melbourne on February 23, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Rebels yelp as debt-riddled club falls flat

With $22 million in debts and liquidation looming the last thing the Melbourne Rebels needed was a shocking opening night performance.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 21: Mitchell Marsh of Australia celebrate the win during game one of the Men's T20 International series between New Zealand and Australia at Sky Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

‘Incredible’; Aussie slugger secures epic last-ball victory

There were more sixes than ever before hit in Wellington but it was a final ball four which proved the difference in a thrilling T20 victory.

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