Manly battle with no bench to get home as Dragons botch half-time lead and bomb certain tries galore

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The Sea Eagles battled through for a hearty 30-14 win over the Dragons at Brookvale, despite a list of on-field injuries decimating their outfit to just 13 players. Daly Cherry-Evans inspired Manly to a strong second half without club staples Reuben Garrick, Taniela Paseka, Corey Waddell and Toafofoa Sipley. Moses Suli was ruled out prior […]

‘I’m a true warrior’: Aussie overcomes ‘disgusting’ and ‘ridiculous’ call to win world title

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Queenslander Liam Paro has produced one of the great performances in Australian boxing history, winning the IBF junior welterweight title with a stunning unanimous points win over Subriel Matias in Manati, Puerto Rico. The 28-year-old Australian, a $5.50 outsider, won 115-112 on two cards and 116-111 on the third. “I’m a true warrior. I’ve got […]

Least popular win ever? Aussies save Poms, stay unbeaten at T20 World Cup despite major Scotland scare

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When Glenn Maxwell was comprehensively bowled by a sensational delivery from Mark Watt, Scotland seemed on the verge of their greatest victory ever. Needing to defeat Australia to progress to the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup at the expense of England, the Associate nation first bludgeoned a strong bowling attack to all […]

Round 16 Team Lists: Roosters ‘thin’ roster receives rev-up from Smith and Young, Bulldogs to fight understrength

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Roosters hooker Brandon Smith is available for selection after he was dropped due to discipline issues which resulted in a breach notice. The Chooks will most likely be without Origin representatives Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu, Joseph Suaalii (suspension) plus James Tedesco and possibly Connor Watson – who is rumoured as a shock inclusion for game […]

Rain fails to dampen England’s hopes of surviving T20 World Cup group stage after nullifying Namibia

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England’s defence of the Twenty20 World Cup title lives on after the holders beat Namibia in a crucial rain-affected match in Antigua. To stand a chance of reaching the Super Eight, England first had to beat Namibia in their maiden T20 matchup. Persistent showers almost ruined the chance, but the match eventually started three hours […]