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Sports · 27 September 2026

Walker’s Worth Soars Past the NRL Ceiling as Roosters Roar Toward Premiership

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

After a scintillating comeback, Sam Walker’s market value is set to climb alongside the Roosters’ hopes for a premiership. The article pokes fun at the frenzy of player valuations and the inevitable hype that follows…

Sports · 27 September 2026

Red Roses' Last‑Gasp Intercept Secures 26-19 Victory Over Black Ferns

Craig Pohutukawa, Auckland desk

England edged the Black Ferns 26-19 after a last‑gasp intercept try, extending their unbeaten streak to 41 Tests, while New Zealand's halftime lead of 12-7 evaporated in the final minutes at Allianz Stadium.

Sports · 27 September 2026

Mulitalo Unmasks the ‘Samoan Storm’: Winger Brings the Weather to the Pitch

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Ronaldo Mulitalo opens up about the annual barrage of abuse he endures from Samoan supporters, turning a heated rant into a footy‑style weather report that has even the Melbourne council taking note.

Sports · 27 September 2026

Boks Bench: A Bomb Squad or a Bluster? Wallabies Face the Depths of South Africa

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

In Sunday's Test, the South African rugby side's bench depth is under scrutiny. While the Boks' replacements are touted as a potential bomb squad, the Wallabies will need to be at their best to counter the depth advantag…

Sports · 27 September 2026

Lions Coach Fagan Takes a Shoulder‑High Dive into the Flag‑Frenzy

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

After clinching their third straight flag, the Brisbane Lions’ legendary coach, Chris Fagan, was literally launched onto the shoulders of co‑captain Harris Andrews in a celebratory spectacle that had the crowd roarin…

Sports · 27 September 2026

England's Penalty Puncture Leaves Spain in the Lead – A Nations League Classic

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

England’s Harry Kane missed a decisive penalty, leading to a defeat against Spain in the Nations League, with Spain claiming the win in a match that felt like a footy final.

Sports · 27 September 2026

Lions' Wharfie Time Wobbles, Dockers' Voss and Cameron Deliver the Final Whistle

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

In a grand final that felt more like a circus than a contest, the Brisbane Lions stole the show with a dramatic comeback, only to have their 'Wharfie Time' strategy snuffed out by Fremantle's Patrick Voss and finished by…

Sports · 27 September 2026

Saturday Surprise: Players Vote for International Football Duel

Niall Keane, Dublin desk

The Republic of Ireland soccer squad decides to battle against Israel in a thrilling UEFA Nations League clash, defying calls for a boycott. It all kicked off at a press conference.

Sports · 26 September 2026

Cardiff’s Big‑Money Brawl: Fury, Joshua and the Promoters’ Power Struggle

Tom Wick, London desk

The 11 December Fury‑Joshua bout, hailed as a boost for Cardiff’s economy, is now at risk after a heated showdown between its promoters, turning the fight into a high‑stakes gamble for the city’s businesses.