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Billy Moore: this is the greatest day that's happened to the Bears since 1922

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

The North Sydney Bears haven't played in the NRL since 1999, but it looks like the Western Australia government might be extending a lifeline. Talks between the ARLC and the WA government have been positive and all signs point to the 18th licence heading west. This is a big win for the NRL nostalgics, but is there enough support for Rugby League in the west to justify this venture?
How a school teacher beat Gout Gout at the Stawell Gift

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

The Stawell Gift was billed as the battle between Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy, but the story took a completely different turn. How did Adelaide teacher John Evans beat the rising star and why was this race so special for women's winner Bree Rizzo? We ask them.
What can we learn from Noah Balta's sentencing?

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

Richmond Tiger Noah Balta has been sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order after pleading guilty to assault. He has also been handed a curfew that could see him miss multiple night matches including this weekend. What does the sentence mean for Balta and what can the AFL learn from this?
Fri Fix: Tim Tszyu on fighting at home and facing career mortality

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

Tim Tszyu is looking to get back on the winners list this weekend in Newcastle against American boxer Joey Spencer. Tszyu is coming off two consecutive losses and a third could have the son-of-a-gun facing his career mortality. An absolute thriller in the NRL on Thursday night sets us up for a big round five. Plus sometimes it's okay for the referees to be the stars.
What we've learned from the Australia v India series so far

Dec 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

It took just seven sessions for Australia to defeat India in the second test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy. The host nation looked dominant with the pink ball in hand and Travis Head continues to cause issues for the visitors. The series is level, but both matches have felt incredibly lop-sided, so which versions of these two teams are real?
Fri Fix: an F1 Feud and India's women disappoint

Dec 6, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud. There have been barbs and name-calling between four-time World Champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes' George Russell since the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. Why are they feuding and will it all come to a head in this weekend's season finale? Plus the women's ODI series is under way between Australia and India.
Fri Fix: Allan Alaalatoa on Wallabies' resurgence plus Matildas misfire

Nov 28, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Phil Prior

While the Grand Slam is out of the question, the Wallabies will be looking to finish their Spring Tour on a high this weekend when they come up against Ireland. They've won six games this year, off the back of a 2023 that included a historically bad Rugby World Cup. We know about the coaching change, but where has this good form come from? We ask Allan Alaalatoa. The Matildas lost to Brazil this week with a number of players opting out of international duties for personal reasons.
INTRODUCING: ABC NRL Daily

May 31, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Darcie McDonald |Josh Mansour

We have a weekend treat for our followers with a brand new podcast focused exclusively on the NRL. Host Darcie McDonald is joined by former Australia star Josh Mansour in this rolling NRL talkfest. We are giving you insights, analysis and context you won’t find anywhere else. Your daily footy conversation just arrived.
State of Origin teams: QLD consistency v new-look NSW

May 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Mick Radojkovic

Fri Fix: Pat Cummins on form, family and NOT watching the cricket
Fri Fix: Pat Cummins on form, family and NOT watching the cricket

May 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Poppy Penny |Mick Radojkovic

They say being the Australian Test cricket captain is a higher pressure job than being the Prime Minister, so if that's the case how does Pat Cummins manage it? We ask him. Meanwhile the French Open gets underway this weekend, and it could spell the end of Rafa's Roland-Garros romance.