Filed from the Sydney desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Sports · 21 September 2026
NRL referee Ashley Klein has been removed from the preliminary finals after a controversial finish to the Warriors‑Knights clash, prompting a wave of side‑eye from coaches and council‑like committees alike.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
In a twist that would make a kangaroo blush, Neale swapped his usual sidekick for a fresh face at the satellite Brownlow ceremony, while Nine's Nat Yoannidis delivered a Brisbane‑based preview that left fans laughing a…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
After a brain snap that left the Lions' star player in the dark, AFL legend Jimmy Bartel warns Neale might miss the grand final. The injury saga turns the club's hopes into a weathered gamble.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
Newcastle’s Knights have gone from last‑place spoons to a place on the preliminary stage, thanks in part to coach Justin Holbrook’s rapid team‑spirit makeover. Meanwhile, Penrith Panthers remain the undisputed fr…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
After a controversial ‘escort’ play at the end of the Knights match, the Warriors’ CEO has demanded answers from the NRL, while ARL chairman Peter V’landys calls for a crackdown on unruly fans. The match left eve…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
In a semi‑final that should have been a quiet win for the Knights, legend Andrew Johns’ reaction from the Nine commentary box turned the scoreboard into a stage for his trademark theatrics. The Knights edged past the…
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Sports · 21 September 2026
The defending champions kicked off their title defence with a thumping win over Cairns, as Kendric Davis carried the momentum from last season into a statement performance that left the visitors chasing their tails.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
In a thrilling encounter, Australian striker Mo Toure turned a simple corner into a masterpiece, sending Norwich further ahead with a spectacular edge‑of‑the‑area strike that had the crowd roaring.
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Sports · 21 September 2026
The Australian cricket team has secured a 3-0 series victory over Zimbabwe while fielding a skeleton crew of rested regulars. Melbourne observers are taking notes on the administrative efficiency.
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