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Steve Zemek began his career in his native Queensland before moving to Sydney with Australian Associated Press in 2014. He worked as an NRL journalist for five seasons, covering the game all over Australia and in New Zealand before making a career pivot towards court reporting in 2019. He joined NCA NewsWire in mid 2020 as a Sydney-based court reporter where he has covered some of the state’s biggest cases.

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NRL

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Nicho Hynes of the Sharks runs the ball during the round two NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Cronulla Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Sharks’ solution to huge conundrum

The Sharks have for a long time faced a conundrum over their halves – but they may have already found a solution.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles reacts during the round four NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park, on March 30, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Turbo’s return date revealed

Manly have revealed Tom Trbojevic’s return date after the superstar fullback was sidelined with a knee injury.

NRL

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Dylan Walker of the Warriors talks to team mates during the round six NRL match between Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 09, 2023 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Moses’ role in Walker’s Eels move

Mitchell Moses has emerged a key figure in Parramatta’s acquisition of Dylan Walker, with the ex-Warrior explaining his reason for leaving New Zealand.

State of Origin

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - JUNE 24: Billy Slater of the Maroons argues with the referee after Joshua Addo-Carr of the Blues scores a try during game two of the State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Slater in awe of scary Maroons fact

DESPITE suffering a historic Origin defeat last night, Billy Slater will trudge off into retirement with one thought comforting him.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Blues coach Laurie Daley speaks to the media after his announcement as the Blues captain during the New South Wales State of Origin team announcement at The Star on May 22, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Daley’s mind games finally ignite Origin

NSW coach Laurie Daley has implored officials to ensure Queensland doesn’t get away with last year’s questionable tactics.

American Sports

Gold Coast Titans warm-up and start of training session at cbus Stadium. Photo of Jarryd Hayne. Pic by Richard Gosling

NFL star on why Hayne struggled

SEATTLE Seahawks Superbowl winner Marshawn Lynch thinks there’s one reason Jarryd Hayne struggled to adjust to the NFL.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Michael Ennis of the Sharks celebrates victory in the round 17 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Parramatta Eels at Southern Cross Group Stadium on July 2, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Why Cronulla are the team to beat

IF THEY weren’t already front runners, the Cronulla Sharks have shown exactly why they are favourites to claim the 2016 NRL crown.

Wests Tigers

‘He’s a bad loser’: Benji lifts lid on dramas

BENJI Marshall says the Wests Tigers’ decision to axe Robbie Farah is due to his abrasive personality and not the club’s precarious salary cap position.

NRL

Mason, Twitter react to ‘Big Willie’ grab

DID Korbin Sims just grab Willie Mason’s you know what? Social media went into overdrive as the former teammates got “reacquainted”.

Manly Sea Eagles

Toovey feels secure at struggling Manly

MANLY coach Geoff Toovey admits he’s under pressure after a disappointing start to the season, but insists he feels secure in his job.

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