Footy Fix: The Dees prove they’re legit – and show how they can overcome their finals curse

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When people say a home-and-away match is finals-like, they’re usually referring, at least in part, to its quality. That was far from the case on Saturday night at the MCG – for three quarters, Geelong and Melbourne slugged it out in greasy conditions that they made look far worse than they were, committing a range […]

Wayne’s not done yet: Kodi steals show as Phins avenge Cowboys thrashing with stunning Townsville boilover

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Wayne Bennett might be rumoured with a move elsewhere for 2025, but his Dolphins are far from done in 2024 after another stunning boilover win. They had been thrashed on the opening weekend by the Cowboys, losing 43-18 on their own turf, but repaid the favour in Townsville with a 28-26 victory thanks to a […]

Brumbies breathe sigh of relief after holding on against physical Drua pack as super sub saves the day

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They were made to play until the last whistle, but the ACT Brumbies held on to post an important 28-20 win over the Fijian Drua in Canberra on Saturday night. After opening up a 21-3 lead off the back of two tries to Test centre Len Ikitau, Mick Byrne’s Drua scored two converted tries to […]

Papenhuyzen injured again as Storm survive Titans comeback sparked by baffling Bunker call

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Melbourne have lost star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen to an ankle injury in a nailbiting 22-20 win over the gallant Gold Coast. The rugby league world held its breath at Robina on Saturday when the dazzling Storm No.1 clutched at his right ankle while making a tackle late in the first half. It was the same […]

Chiefs all but extinguish Force’s finals hopes in record Tron trouncing, injury concerns for Dmac

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The Chiefs have moved up the Super Rugby ladder and are one step closer to securing top-four finish and a home-quarter final, putting on a commanding display over the Western Force in Waikato. Trailing 29 – 7 at halftime, the Force were their own worst enemies for much of the game, with discipline and execution […]