Australia
Kangaroos or Wallabies? Fans face choice in rival clashes with England
Armchair footy fans will have a tough decision to make in November when Australia’s league and union teams both play in England – on the same afternoon.
- Ian Chadband
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- Opinion
- Epilepsy
I hid my epilepsy for years, but brain surgery released me from misunderstood disease
They called me “The King”, but no one knew my secret.
- Wally Lewis
‘Ugly truths’: Why Marlee Silva is tackling rugby league and family violence
The Wide World of Sports reporter hopes her documentary Skin in the Game can drive a change in attitudes towards women during an epidemic of gendered violence.
- Bridget McManus
- Opinion
- NRL 2025
Face-slapping Magpies: How league’s most infamous TV moment happened by accident
It’s been shown on TV screens more times than a Seinfeld episode, but I never planned for the Western Suburbs players to start smacking each other.
- Roy Masters
- Opinion
- NRL 2025
‘I’m going to do my thing, my way’: Paul Kent opens up on his year from hell
Paul Kent was one of rugby league’s highest-profile media figures until his sacking by Fox Sports. The “angry face” of league is back with his own podcast – and no regrets.
- Danny Weidler
Grant died after a rugby league match in 2016. Nine years on, his family believe he didn’t have to lose his life
Grant Cook’s family were devastated by his death and have received an out-of-court settlement after suing the ruling body.
- Adrian Proszenko
Why Steve Menzies is type of player the NRL needs now
Creative forward play has been stifled by the tactics in the modern game. A player like Manly's great Steve Menzies is needed to break the mould.
NRL clubs forced players to miss All Stars, claims coach. But there’s a simple solution
It’s meant to be an event that unites the game, but the All Stars clash has sparked a new feud and could result in a change to future contracts.
- Adrian Proszenko
- Opinion
- NRL 2025
It’s time for real change at Wests Tigers. The fans deserve nothing less
It’s bizarre that in 2025 any registered club has such a closed-shop system of governance. Members and supporters have simply had enough of the backroom brawling.
- Darcy Byrne
- Opinion
- Indigenous culture
Welcome to Country isn’t for every occasion. Good on you, Melbourne Storm
This debate is not black and white. Let’s not lose sight of what we’re trying to achieve for Indigenous Australians.
- Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
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