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Eilish Sheerin's surprise move in the AFLW trade period should have other clubs worried
1 week, 5 days ago

Eilish Sheerin's surprise move in the AFLW trade period should have other clubs worried

ABC  

The ink may still be drying on the North Melbourne players' premiership tattoos, but the club is not resting on its laurels after claiming its first AFLW flag last month. The Kangaroos pulled off the biggest coup of the trade period in its final 24 hours, adding Richmond star defender Eilish Sheerin in exchange for pick No.18 in next week's …

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Hawks mull over Tayla Harris AFLW trade ahead of deadline as Demons offer extension
1 week, 6 days ago

Hawks mull over Tayla Harris AFLW trade ahead of deadline as Demons offer extension

ABC  

Hawthorn has been busy on the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, but the club is still mulling over making a play for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris. Also part of the trade, the Hawks received Adelaide premiership player Najwa Allen, while GWS snared Bulldogs defender Eleanor Brown and Crow Taylah Levy. Whether the Hawks land Melbourne premiership player …

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Why we MUST move rugby to the summer and how a new calendar could look, writes CHRIS FOY
2 weeks ago

Why we MUST move rugby to the summer and how a new calendar could look, writes CHRIS FOY

Daily Mail  

A move to abandon the mid-winter slog should be high on the agenda and it shouldn't need Darragh or any other storm to justify the idea. Rugby should move to abandon the mid-winter slog and play its competitions in the summer When the talk turns to how a ball is like a 'bar of soap', it is no surprise when …

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Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of strongmen like Putin and Kim
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Angela Merkel recalls Trump’s ‘fascination with the sheer power’ of strongmen like Putin and Kim

CNN  

CNN — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has recalled her impression of Donald Trump during his first term in the White House, saying the new American president-elect showed a “fascination with the sheer power” of strongmen like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “The way he spoke about Putin, the way he spoke about the North …

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Keir Starmer's ratings slump with more than half of the public disapproving of his performance - as PM plots a major 'reset' of his stumbling premiership just five months after entering No10
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Keir Starmer's ratings slump with more than half of the public disapproving of his performance - as PM plots a major 'reset' of his stumbling premiership just five months after entering No10

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer has seen an eight-point drop in his approval ratings with more than half of the public disapproving of the Prime Minister's job performance, a new poll has revealed. The speech will be seen as an attempt by Sir Keir to get his stumbling premiership back on track following the widespread anger at Labour's tax plans and his …

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Crows star Ebony Marinoff's AFLW league best and fairest win was one for all the women's footy community
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Crows star Ebony Marinoff's AFLW league best and fairest win was one for all the women's footy community

ABC  

After the Adelaide Crows won the inaugural AFLW premiership in 2017, a then 19-year-old Ebony Marinoff leaned into the microphone on the broadcast and declared: "We just made history!". And for the seven years that followed, the South Australian star, who used to run around with the Lockleys Football Club boys team as a kid, continued to do so. Right …

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Millie Elliott's 2024 NRLW premiership ring found, two men charged
1 month, 1 week ago

Millie Elliott's 2024 NRLW premiership ring found, two men charged

ABC  

Two Newcastle men have been charged in relation to the alleged theft of NRLW star Millie Elliott's 2024 premiership ring, which has been found. The residents — rugby league couple Millie and Adam Elliott — reported a number of items were stolen, including Millie Elliott's 2024 NRLW premiership ring that she won with the Sydney Roosters. Four days later, police …

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AFL Tigers premiership player Marlion Pickett helps turn fortunes of NTFL team Tiwi Bombers
1 month, 1 week ago

AFL Tigers premiership player Marlion Pickett helps turn fortunes of NTFL team Tiwi Bombers

ABC  

After three years as wooden spooners in the Northern Territory Football League, the Tiwi Bombers finally hit rock bottom. "The Tiwi Bombers were struggling — struggling to win games, struggling to get a team on the park," Bowden said. Team effort to bring Bombers back from brink Pickett can't claim all the credit for helping to turn the Tiwi Bombers' …

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Melbourne reaches settlement with ex-president Glen Bartlett, says no basis to 'false' Simon Goodwin drug use allegations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Melbourne reaches settlement with ex-president Glen Bartlett, says no basis to 'false' Simon Goodwin drug use allegations

ABC  

Melbourne has settled out of court with former president Glen Bartlett and said there was no basis for drug use allegations against coach Simon Goodwin. The bizarre three-year run of controversy leaving Melbourne's premiership window hanging by a thread Photo shows The Melbourne AFL coach looks on during a match at Adelaide Oval. Since winning the AFL premiership in 2021, …

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EXCLUSIVE: Lower league clubs threaten legal battle over Premiership ban on plastic pitches
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Lower league clubs threaten legal battle over Premiership ban on plastic pitches

Daily Mail  

A group of seven lower league clubs are challenging a ban on artificial surfaces in the Premiership. Concerned by the cost of replacing their existing surfaces, Airdrie, Cove Rangers, Falkirk, Hamilton, Livingston, Queen of the South and Raith Rovers held talks with SFA president Mike Mulraney this week. Keen to avoid a costly legal battle and to find a solution …

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EXCLUSIVE: Kilmarnock to delay switch from plastic pitch to grass at Rugby Park until season after next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Kilmarnock to delay switch from plastic pitch to grass at Rugby Park until season after next

Daily Mail  

Kilmarnock have pushed back plans to revert to a grass pitch at Rugby Park until the start of season 2026-27. The Ayrshire club received planning permission for their new Bowie Park Training Centre in June, The construction date for the new state-of-the-art facility, situated between Kilmarnock and Crookedholm, was to coincide with the lifting of the artificial surface at Rugby …

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Gabriel Ibitoye in England A mix after blaze of tries for Bristol
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gabriel Ibitoye in England A mix after blaze of tries for Bristol

The Telegraph  

A call-up for Ibitoye would represent his first involvement in the England set-up since being picked by Eddie Jones as an apprentice in 2018. Following the latter’s quick-fire hat-trick against Exeter Chiefs, he underlined Ibitoye’s improvements over the past two seasons. “Obviously I believe that he is good enough to play at the next level, but there were areas of …

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Sione Tuipulotu to stay in Scotland despite Premiership interest
2 months ago

Sione Tuipulotu to stay in Scotland despite Premiership interest

The Telegraph  

Scotland’s star centre Sione Tuipulotu is expected to stay at Glasgow Warriors amid interest from Premiership and Top 14 clubs. Harlequins are thought to be interested in the 27-year-old centre, who has established himself as an integral figure for both Warriors and Gregor Townsend’s national team, but sources indicate that Tuipulotu’s contract extension with the Scottish Rugby Union and Glasgow …

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Revealed: The Bristol restart play wreaking havoc in Premiership
2 months ago

Revealed: The Bristol restart play wreaking havoc in Premiership

The Telegraph  

Whereas most sides simply aim to secure possession and clear the ball, Lam wants his to scan for space and play towards it. Meticulous preparation and exacting plans – albeit with licence to go off script if opportunities arise – underpin this area, which reflects a collective attitude fostered by Lam. When Bristol scent blood, as they did at Sandy …

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Premiership Rugby chief provides update on talks over British and Irish league
2 months, 1 week ago

Premiership Rugby chief provides update on talks over British and Irish league

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chief executive …

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Olivia Kernick reveals Jillaroos axing halted Sydney Roosters' NRLW premiership celebrations
2 months, 1 week ago

Olivia Kernick reveals Jillaroos axing halted Sydney Roosters' NRLW premiership celebrations

ABC  

Dally M Medal winner Olivia Kernick has opened up about the moment she found out she had been dumped from the Jillaroos for the upcoming Pacific Championships. Speaking on the Upfront podcast alongside Roosters teammates Millie Elliott and Keeley Davis, Kernick said the team was enjoying their post-premiership party. The back rower was also a key part of NSW's State …

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Leicester coach Michael Cheika questions if he is welcome in Premiership after ban for disrespecting doctor
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Leicester coach Michael Cheika questions if he is welcome in Premiership after ban for disrespecting doctor

The Independent  

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How these photos prove Penrith stars were sure they'd win the grand final long before kickoff
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How these photos prove Penrith stars were sure they'd win the grand final long before kickoff

Daily Mail  

The bookies made the Panthers underdogs for Sunday night's grand final - but telltale signs from the team's wild celebrations prove that their stars were always supremely confident of a win. Just minutes after the siren sounded on Penrith's 14-6 win over Melbourne, stars like Jarome Luai, Moses Leota, Izack Tago and Brian To'o were posing for photos wearing all …

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Why Antoine Dupont is not rugby's GOAT - especially if he ducks the All Blacks during France's tour next summer, writes CHRIS FOY
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Antoine Dupont is not rugby's GOAT - especially if he ducks the All Blacks during France's tour next summer, writes CHRIS FOY

Daily Mail  

For all his success, Antoine Dupont still is yet to cement his place as the GOAT The sight of Antoine Dupont swapping shirts with Lionel Messi last week – during his holiday in the States – helped to reignite GOAT claims and complaints, relating to France’s captain and national hero. The debate rages on, and this time it has been …

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Five pressing issues Steve Borthwick must address before England’s autumn internationals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Five pressing issues Steve Borthwick must address before England’s autumn internationals

The Telegraph  

El-Abd, meanwhile, takes charge of defence. And, after conceding just 40 points across two Tests against New Zealand, England will surely persist with the ultra-aggressive blitz appropriated by Jones from the Springboks. …and pick a new leader Henry Slade has been listed in a ‘rehabilitation’ section of the squad, suggesting that he is reasonably close to a return to full …

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Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm to win fourth consecutive premiership
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm to win fourth consecutive premiership

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The Penrith Panthers claimed their fourth straight premiership with a 14-6 win over the Melbourne Storm in Australia’s National Rugby League grand final on Sunday. Penrith dominated possession and territory throughout the match but needed a late try to center Paul Alamoti to see off a resilient Melbourne outfit, which had finished the regulation season as the top-ranked …

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North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney ruled out for six weeks with high-grade hamstring injury
2 months, 3 weeks ago

North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney ruled out for six weeks with high-grade hamstring injury

ABC  

AFLW ladder leaders North Melbourne's premiership hopes have taken a hit, with captain Emma Kearney expected to miss six weeks with a high-grade hamstring strain. "This is obviously disappointing news for Emma and our program," North Melbourne general manager of women's football Erin Lorenzini said in a statement. Kearney is one of the AFLW's most experienced and decorated players, having …

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Joe Daniher's potential retirement hangs over Brisbane's premiership but won't dent the team's hopes of back-to-back flags
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Daniher's potential retirement hangs over Brisbane's premiership but won't dent the team's hopes of back-to-back flags

ABC  

There were 18 goal celebrations for the Brisbane Lions in their grand final win over Sydney, but the final one will be the most memorable in the years to come. Daniher isn't one for exuberant goal celebrations usually, he's not from the school of teammate Kai Lohmann, Sydney's Tom Papley or about 12 Hawthorn players, so this celebration stood out. …

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Which teams have made it to the rugby league grand finals? When are the NRL and NRLW premiership matches?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Which teams have made it to the rugby league grand finals? When are the NRL and NRLW premiership matches?

ABC  

We're now a week away from the NRL grand final. Here are the times according to which state or territory you're in: 7:30pm AEDT: ACT, NSW, Tasmania, Victoria ACT, NSW, Tasmania, Victoria 7pm ACDT: South Australia South Australia 6:30pm AEST: Queensland Queensland 6pm ACST: Northern Territory Northern Territory 4:30pm AWST: Western Australia What about the women's NRL grand final? What …

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