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Gambling risks 'denigrating' sports, ex-Wallaby warns

The ever rising tide of gambling advertising is threatening to tarnish Australia's cherished sports, a former national rugby captain laments.

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'Worst Australian team since 2010-11': Stuart Broad

Ex-England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit back at David Warner, claiming Australia are at their weakest for a home Ashes series in 15 years.

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Walters pledges no Queensland bias on Roos' Ashes tour

Queensland legend and new Australian rugby league coach Kevin Walters insists he will pick the best Kangaroos side, not just his Maroons favourites.

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South American rugby success stories propel men’s World Cup qualifying

Los Condores are in the finals again and subplots abound going into next month’s Dubai qualification tournament

The Guardian - UK

'Of course': Giddy Walsh eyes off Kangaroos No.1 jumper

Brisbane grand final hero Reece Walsh is making no secret of his desire to unseat Dylan Edwards and win the Australian fullback spot on the Ashes tour.

AAP

‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad

Jake Connor, the 2025 Man of Steel, has been left out of the England’s squad to face Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003

The Guardian - UK

Luther Burrell claims speaking out about racist abuse ended rugby career

The former England rugby union player Luther Burrell has alleged that he was effectively forced to retire from the game after he spoke out about racist abuse he suffered from teammates

The Guardian - UK

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England’s Ashes preparation borders on arrogance – Lord Ian Botham

The former England all-rounder is worried Ben Stokes’ side will be underprepared for the first Test in Perth due to the lack of warm-up matches.

The Independent UK

Khan-Pereira latest Titan to go in Hannay clean-out

Gold Coast winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has joined Carter Gordon and Reagan Campbell-Gillard in being released by Gold Coast.

AAP

Wallabies playmaker flashes back into Cup contention

Released from his NRL deal, Carter Gordon has been thrust into the Wallabies' end-of-year tour squad, while another Test playmaker has been left out.

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Magical Marcus Smith inspires Harlequins to derby victory over Saracens

Marcus Smith scored 15 of Harlequins’ points in their 20-14 win against their London rivals Saracens

The Guardian - UK

RFU could use ‘anti-pee paint’ to placate Twickenham locals in push for new licence

Residents have complained about post-event behaviour but the RFU wants to stage more events to fund Twickenham expansion

The Guardian - UK

Boland's MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip

England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.

AAP

Anthony Belleau turns the screw as Northampton see off rivals Leicester

Northampton’s European duo of Anthony Belleau and Edoardo Todaro inspired them to a 32-26 win against Leicester

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Saving South Africa’s forgotten story of sport that defied apartheid

Black, Indian and mixed-race South Africans built their own sporting world during apartheid, defying segregation with parallel clubs and competitions. Archivists in Johannesburg are now working to save that history.

The Guardian - UK

Exe Men review – entertaining rugby drama tackles triumph of underdogs Exeter Chiefs

The journey of the Devon club from league minnows to championship winners is told with considerable elan and affection

The Guardian - UK

Exeter’s Brown-Bampoe in the fast lane for great things for club and country

The wingehas a masters in finance but has ambitions to play for England and takes inspiration from his teammate Manny Feyi-Waboso

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Cole Palmer, Women’s Cricket World Cup and Cape Verde

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: David Pocock banned from parliamentary sports club; Pope condemns clickbait; and tales of being trapped on Everest

Former Australian rugby captain no longer welcome and accused of politicising the organisation

The Guardian - AU

PM criticises Pocock’s ban from parliamentary sports club but dismisses concerns about betting lobby

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

The Guardian - UK

R360 rebel league would be a major blow to Prem, warns Exeter’s Rob Baxter

Exeter director of rugby believes clubs must try to improve the Prem and keep it attractive to lure the best players

The Guardian - UK

England beware: terminally obsessed Marnus Labuschagne has gone back to basics

Australian batter, an evangelical Christian who believes this is all written out in advance, may force his way back for the Ashes

AAP

Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc

Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.

The Guardian - UK

Senior rugby figures believe rebel R360 league all but dead after unions’ statement

Senior global rugby figures believe the rebel R360 venture is all but dead unless it can find a way to appease the world’s top nations

The Guardian - UK

James O’Connor returns keen to add ‘stardust’ to Leicester’s attack

The fly-half was back in the UK after his Wallabies recall to face the All Blacks and may feature in the lineup against Northampton

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