The Western Bears are set to join the NRL as the 18th team in 2027, with the ARL Commission backing a $50 million offer from the WA government. Wayne Bennett has long supported a Perth-based side.

St Kilda expect Max King to miss most of the season after knee surgery, though coach Ross Lyon remains hopeful.

Sally Fitzgibbons rolled back the years at Bells Beach, upsetting world champ Caitlin Simmers before falling in the quarter-finals.

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Tempers flared at Richmond as coach Adem Yze faced tough questions about defender Noah Balta’s assault case, before the Tigers' media shut it down.

Broncos coach Michael Maguire is eager to test his side against the unbeaten Bulldogs at Suncorp on Thursday night. The Sharks have been hit hard, with prop Toby Rudolf out for up to eight weeks due to an ankle injury.

Adelaide United's finals hopes took a hit after a 1-1 draw with last-placed Brisbane Roar at Suncorp. With one game left, the Reds sit seventh, just behind Sydney FC on goal difference.

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Richmond’s Noah Balta has avoided jail for assault, receiving a fine, an 18-month community order, and a night curfew, ruling him out of night games against the Demons and Essendon.

The Wests Tigers are set to recall Lachlan Galvin after dropping him last week over contract talks.

At Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou is one loss away from matching the club’s record for most Premier League defeats in a season after a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.

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Oscar Piastri is the new Formula 1 championship leader after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He took the lead on lap 22 after Max Verstappen was handed a 5-second penalty for corner-cutting.

Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy has avoided an ACL tear but still faces a long recovery after injuring his knee against St Kilda.

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout fell short at the Stawell Gift, bowing out in the semi-finals off an 8.75m handicap.

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Rory McIlroy says he's ready to end his 10-year Major drought at this week’s Masters after a relaxed few weeks following his Players Championship win.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Pies are pumped for Friday’s Gather Round clash with the Swans, while St Kilda’s Higgins played down Adelaide’s appeal.

Parramatta has been hit hard, with Origin star Zac Lomax out for two months due to a foot fracture.

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Will Pucovski has retired at 27 after repeated concussions, with symptoms lingering from his latest in March last year. He played one Test for Australia in 2021.

The Matildas beat South Korea 2-0 in Newcastle, sealing the Friendly series. Captain Steph Catley urged for a new full-time coach.

Geelong’s Jack Henry will miss the Cats' Gather Round match against the Crows with a hamstring injury.

NRL ladder leaders the Bulldogs have re-signed Jaeman Salmon until the end of 2027.

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The Swans’ injury crisis worsens as Tom Papley is sidelined for up to two months with a cracked heel. Despite a growing injury list, rookie coach Dean Cox remains optimistic ahead of Saturday’s clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has warned the NRL of serious consequences if they further loosen State of Origin eligibility rules, calling the current system a "debacle" where some Tongan and Samoan players can compete in both Origin and international games.

Matildas stars Hayley Raso and Ellie Carpenter will miss Friday’s friendly against South Korea due to injury.

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Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Friday’s clash with Carlton feels like a final, as the Blues seek their first win of the season.

Latrell Mitchell returns from injury for the Rabbitohs against the Roosters, with teammate Jack Wighton calling it a huge boost.

Sam Kerr rejoins the Matildas after a year but won’t play against South Korea as she recovers from knee surgery.

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