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Roy Masters is a Sports Columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.

He only met his new horse six months ago, now Burton is eyeing a medal

He only met his new horse six months ago, now Burton is eyeing a medal

Chris Burton and Shadow Man sit in a surprise third place after the dressage and cross-country stages of the three-day eventing competition. Now for the showjumping.

  • by Roy Masters
The billionaire wrestling fan bankrolling an Olympic dream

The billionaire wrestling fan bankrolling an Olympic dream

He was a university champion as a young man in Canada and now Jack Cowin wants to help Australian wrestlers win a medal in Paris.

  • by Roy Masters
Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think

Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think

The Blues and Maroons will be living on the edge when they battle for interstate supremacy at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.

  • by Roy Masters
The first team to stem the tide of tries will emerge victorious
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NRL 2024

The first team to stem the tide of tries will emerge victorious

NRL coaches can be forgiven for feeling like King Canute when it comes to repelling attack.

  • by Roy Masters
‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid

‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid

John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.

  • by Roy Masters
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Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics
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Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics

The Australian rider, who has won six Olympic medals since his Games debut at Los Angeles in 1984, has missed out on a ticket to Paris.

  • by Roy Masters
‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session

‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session

Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.

  • by Roy Masters
Why the best laid plans of Madge and men go awry in Origin

Why the best laid plans of Madge and men go awry in Origin

There are four players who’ll run onto the MCG that will be targeted by their opponents.

  • by Roy Masters
Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85

Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85

The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.

  • by Roy Masters
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate

Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate

He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain, so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues’ campaign.

  • by Roy Masters

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