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'Bite down and fight': bloodied Paro a champion again

Liam Paro has joined Jeff Fenech as a boxing history-maker after winning world titles in multiple weight classes, pipping champion Lewis Crocker in Brisbane.

AAP · Jun 24

Asofa-Solomona wins battle of former NRL heavyweights

Former Melbourne Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has overcome a cut and some early shots to score a third-round TKO of Jarrod Wallace.

AAP · Apr 5

Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim

A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.

AAP · May 10, 2024

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Ex-NRL star wanted 'intimacy' but denies sexual touch

Former Souths and St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has admitted that he wanted to "be naughty" with a woman, but denies groping her buttocks.

AAP · Mar 11, 2024

White House accused of lying about ethics agreement on Hunter Biden's artwork sales

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer discusses the questionable ethics surrounding Hunter Biden's artwork sales and the potential consequences for S...

Top News · Jan 10, 2024

Heaven gets perfect prop in rugby league's John Sattler

John Sattler's son Scott has spoken of the toughness of his father on the rugby league field and the role model he was off it in a touching funeral tribute.

AAP · Mar 31, 2023

Burgess bros among Australian-based ex-Super League players running Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

They will be joined by a number of high profile former players coming from Down Under.

Leeds Live · Dec 16, 2022

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George Burgess retires from NRL

Former South Sydney and St George Illawarra prop George Burgess has retired from the NRL, blaming a long run of injuries.

AAP · Nov 27, 2022

Russell Crowe hands rugby league star George Burgess film role alongside Liam Hemsworth

After being released by his NRL team St George Illawarra Dragons, rugby league player George Burgess has been handed a role in the glitzy world of Hollywood by Russell Crowe

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022

NRL's Dragons release George Burgess

St George Illawarra have released George Burgess after a tumultuous first season back in Australia in which he faced police charges and entered rehab.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

Tedesco calls for 18th-man NRL rule change

Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco says the NRL should lower the bar to allow the 18th man to be easily enacted when any player is concussed from foul play.

AAP · Sep 13, 2022

Burgess granted leave by NRL's Dragons

St George Illawarra have granted George Burgess leave to attend to a personal matter, which they say is unrelated to his recent criminal charge.

AAP · Jul 19, 2022

NRL Watch: How England's World Cup hopefuls performed in round seven

Here's how the Englishmen down under got on in round seven of the NRL season.

Leeds Live · Apr 25, 2022

George Burgess to plead not guilty: lawyer

NRL player George Burgess will plead not guilty to sexually touching a woman without her consent, his lawyer has told a Sydney court.

AAP · Apr 13, 2022

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Leeds Live · Apr 4, 2022

NRL Watch: How England's World Cup hopefuls performed in round four

Round four of the NRL has been and gone, here's how the English contingent got on.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

George Burgess will not be stood down by NRL, despite facing criminal charges

NRL won't apply its no-fault stand-down policy to George Burgess, despite the Dragons player facing criminal charges.

AAP · Mar 28, 2022

Dragons' George Burgess free to play: NRL

St George Illawarra prop and England international George Burgess will be allowed to keep playing in the NRL until he faces court on a sexual touching charge.

AAP · Mar 23, 2022

Burgess out of Dragons' squad amid charge

St George Illawarra won't play George Burgess in their NRL game against Cronulla after he was charged with sexually touching a person without consent.

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ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

George Burgess left out of Dragons side over police charges after being named in extended squad

Dragons prop George Burgess will not play in Thursday's game against Cronulla despite being named in an extended squad on Tuesday, coach Anthony Griffin says.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

St George Illawarra Dragons name George Burgess in this week's squad despite police charges

St George Illawarra will name George Burgess in its NRL squad this week, despite Burgess being charged with "sexually touching another person without consent".

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

Burgess named in squad despite charge

George Burgess has been named in St George Illawarra's squad to face Cronulla, as the NRL decide whether to stand him down after a sexual touching charge.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

Dragons player George Burgess charged with sexually touching a person without consent

The former South Sydney Rabbitohs player has been granted conditional bail and is due to appear in court next month.

AAP · Mar 21, 2022

Dragons' Burgess investigated by police

St George Illawarra prop George Burgess is under investigation by the NSW Police for an alleged incident of sexual touching.

AAP · Feb 21, 2022

Pain-free Burgess excited to face twin Tom

After a pain-free comeback from major hip surgery, St George Illawarra prop George Burgess can't wait to lock horns with twin brother Tom and South Sydney.

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