NRL Vegas Is Here to Stay, Says V'landys After Record Fremont Crowd
Peter V'landys says Las Vegas will remain the NRL's anchor offshore event as a record crowd of 16,000 fans packed Fremont Street for the 2026 launch.
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Matildas Mania Has Faded. That Might Be Exactly What They Need
The fever pitch of 2023 is gone, but the Matildas arrive at their home Asian Cup with something they rarely get: room to breathe.
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Brunton Avenue Reborn as Barassi Way in Tribute to AFL's Greatest
Melbourne's Brunton Avenue is officially renamed Barassi Way, honouring the AFL legend on what would have been his 90th birthday.
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Charlie Cale's Blues Test Could Shape Wallabies' No.8 Future
Brumbies No.8 Charlie Cale is Super Rugby's in-form loose forward. Saturday's clash with the Blues in Canberra is the ultimate audition.
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Golf, Wine and Real Estate: The Tassie Devils' Bold Pitch to Steal Your Best Player
The Tassie Devils wined and dined player managers in Hobart this week, making clear they intend to poach established AFL talent ahead of their 2028 debut.
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Beyond the Scoreboard: What the Hostplus Cup Means to Regional Queensland
From Rockhampton to Cairns, the Hostplus Cup's regional clubs are community pillars as much as sporting ones. Patrick Donnelly reports on what they represent.
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Mike Tindall's MEGA Hat Sparks Debate on Rugby Podcast
Mike Tindall has sparked debate after donning a MAGA-style hat reading 'Make England Great Again' on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast.
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Flying Taxis Could Be Ferrying Fans to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Electric air taxis may carry passengers during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, with developers saying the technology is closer than most people think.
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Matildas Arrive at Asian Cup With Something to Prove
The Matildas head into the 2026 Women's Asian Cup with a new coach, a bold playing style, and unfinished business. Here's how they plan to win it.
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Dolphins' Fullback Puzzle: Fien Lifts the Lid on No.1 Debate
Dolphins assistant coach Nathan Fien has offered a rare glimpse into the club's deliberations over who will wear the No.1 jersey in 2026.
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Bulldogs Arrive in Las Vegas and the City Does Not Disappoint
The Canterbury Bulldogs have touched down in Las Vegas ahead of their NRL season opener, and the squad's reaction says everything about the scale of the occasion.
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Late Summer on a Plate: Queensland's Best Seasonal Eating
From tomatoes bursting with flavour to citrus-spiked seafood, late summer produce demands bold, simple cooking. Here's what to cook before the season slips away.
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Block House Bought for $3.3m Now Listed at Nearly Half the Price
One of Adrian Portelli's five Block houses is on the market for $1.5 million less than he paid for it, highlighting the show's inflated auction prices.
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Galvin's Vegas Silence Speaks Volumes for Bulldogs' 2026 Plans
Lachie Galvin is the only player off-limits to media in Las Vegas. His Bulldogs teammates say the quiet approach is working.
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V'landys Takes Fresh Swipe at AFL Ahead of NRL's Las Vegas Opener
Peter V'landys has again targeted the AFL, mocking its State of Origin revival and Gather Round concept as the NRL kicks off its 2026 season in Las Vegas.
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Jagga Smith Announces Himself at Carlton in Dominant Pre-Season Showing
Jagga Smith turned heads in his first pre-season hit-out for Carlton, producing a dominant display that included a classy set shot.
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Gold, Grins and a Qantas Kangaroo: Winter Heroes Land in Sydney
Australia's Winter Olympics heroes received a hero's welcome at Sydney Airport, capping the nation's most successful winter campaign in history.
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AFL Admits Wrong Call as New Ruck Rule Sparks Chaos at Ikon Park
The AFL has conceded an incorrect penalty was paid against Carlton's Marc Pittonet as the new ruck rule draws scrutiny on the eve of the 2026 season.
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Philippines Ready to Fight Back Against Matildas in Perth Opener
The Philippines were thrashed 8-0 by Australia in 2023. Now, with new blood and a SEA Games title, they're back in Perth for redemption.
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Chad Townsend Collapses Mid-Flight on Way to NRL Vegas Opener
NRL premiership winner Chad Townsend suffered a health scare aboard a Sydney to Los Angeles flight, collapsing and requiring medical attention from fellow passengers.
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