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Mark Nawaqanitawase set to leave Roosters for rugby return
Cross-code star is set to inform the Roosters of his intention to leave the club at the end of next season to return to rugby in time for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

‘How does he deal with us?’ Why Walsh holds no fear of Broncos’ conqueror
When Reece Walsh is asked how the Broncos plan to thwart Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary, he offers a simple, confident response.

Walsh's cheeky response to Cleary question
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh is ready for Sunday's blockbuster preliminary final against the Panthers.

Gus reacts to 'terrible' Nawaqanitawase call
Phil Gould reacts to the news of Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase's decision to leave rugby league.

Radley breaks silence after Roosters sanction
Roosters star Victor Radley speaks to Nine's Danny Weidler after copping a heavy sanction from the club.

How Brownlow winner Matt Rowell’s school fostered an AFL champion
Matt Rowell was quiet leader who always had a football under his arm, according to past coaches and teachers, who spoke after Rowell’s Brownlow Medal win on Monday night.

Lions on a mission for injured mates sidelined during 2024 premiership
The Brisbane Lions had a compelling reason to avoid the traditional premiership hangover, and for two men, it’s about to pay off.

‘You’re good enough’: This 17-year-old Aussie is staking his claim at Manchester United
The Young Socceroos are back on the FIFA U20 World Cup stage after a 12-year absence – and James Overy, the youngest of them all, could be the breakout name.

My Chemical Romance add Liverpool and Glasgow shows to UK tour
The band will headline Anfield Stadium on 30 June, before a show at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow on 4 July.

Old video of Pakistan protester catching tear gas canister falsely linked to Nepal unrest

Super typhoon scraps flights across Asia, highest storm alerts issued

Rocket.new, one of India’s first vibe-coding startups, snags $15M from Accel, Salesforce Ventures

Hot AI startups are getting by on 'vibes' — but need data as a reality check, says former Facebook VP

After India, OpenAI launches its affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia

Orsted shares jump 12% after US judge lifts Trump ban on Revolution Wind project

Patients dying waiting for treatment - cancer specialist
Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell treatments are being given extra chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says.

He was ready to become a wharfie. Now Scott Sorensen is eyeing a fifth premiership ring
Five years ago, Scott Sorensen thought his NRL career had run its course and was considering a job offer at Port Botany. Then Penrith coach Ivan Cleary rang for a chat.

Roosters superstar to leave club
Mark Nawaqanitawase will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of next season to return to rugby union.

Graham 'stands by' his criticism of ref
Bulldogs great James Graham gives his reasoning as to why he will be standing by his criticism of referee Ashley Klein.

Konstas falls for 49 in India as Ashes duel heats up
Sam Konstas notched another promising contribution ahead of the fight for an Ashes berth, but stopped short of a third century in as many games.

Socceroos offered rematch with Messi’s Argentina … in India
An independent promoter is in talks to facilitate a third showdown between Australia and the reigning world champions – and, again, it could take place on neutral territory.

‘No holding back’ for Lion Lachie Neale; Chol cleared at tribunal; Tigers chase Breust
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan sheds more light on Lachie Neale’s 11th hour bid to play in the grand final. Mabior Chol gets his tackle ban overturned at the tribunal, and Richmond talk to retired Hawthorn champion Luke Breust about an off-field role.

British-Egyptian activist reunited with family

From local mahallas to a global strategy: Uzbekistan’s fight against poverty

Three West African countries to quit International Criminal Court