Second time lucky, Wests Tigers enforcer set for NRL debut
Last year Kit Laulilii captained the Wests Magpies to the Harold Matthews Cup title, now after a meteoric rise he’s poised to become the second member of that side to crack the NRL.
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Wallaby Origins: The clubs, schools that produced World Cup stars
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
Waratahs women’s coach on lookout for bolters at Sydney v Country
Last year two young guns emerged from the wings at Sydney v Country to make his squad. Now Waratahs coach Campbell Aitken is looking for more new blood at Maitland on Sunday.
‘Smiles everywhere’: Rugby’s littlest pioneers make their mark
They came from clubs across the state to be part of rugby history. And now these little trailblazers have created something very special for girls in the sport.
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From surf to cross country world stage for teen son of a gun
He’s a footy fan and surfer from a family of elite athletes with an unorthodox training regimen. Now this teen talent is preparing for an Aussie team debut at the world cross country titles in Bathurst.
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Team of ‘great mates’ chasing world cross country medal
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Ticket to a dream! Teen star chasing spot in world title race
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Gold medallist bowled over by special support
She had her heart set on competing at one of the biggest sporting events in the world. When it didn’t happen it knocked her for six. How this athlete battled back to win double gold
‘Electric, gritty’: Key players to watch in Next Gen 7s rugby
One is a “warrior’’, another has “electric footwork’’ and a third plays rugby league. Players the coaches are excited to watch in the Next Gen Rugby Sevens series kicking off on Sunday.
Daughter of footy gun poised for senior rugby sevens debut
She’s the daughter of a famous football gun about to make her debut in a series which has helped mould some of our top Olympians – with one very wonky finger.
New faces, new era for Aussie water polo as debutants star
Updated: There are teens, a former footy star, an outback gun, a bio mechanical engineer and debutants galore. The Aussie water polo players starring against USA and Japan.
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