Rabbitohs off to a flying start

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South Sydney make the perfect start to their NRL title defence, thrashing Brisbane 36-6 at Suncorp Stadium... Read more

The NRL says players and coaches will be banned from making public comments on referees this season.

Star forward Jeremy Cameron will remain with GWS for a further five years after signing a multi-million dollar deal.

Ange Postecoglou says he's still eyeing new players to add to the Socceroos' squad for their upcoming friendlies.

Karmichael Hunt cops a six week ban and a $30,000 fine from the ARU after admitting to cocaine possession.

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Predictable Rabbitohs thrash Broncos
South Sydney were supposed to be fatigued but they are clearly not tired of winning judging by their 36-6 NRL opening win over Brisbane.
Hunt drug bust won't be forgotten: Sailor
Wendell Sailor, who served a two-year drug ban for cocaine use, says Karmichael Hunt will have to live with his cocaine dramas for a long time.
Rabbitohs crush Brisbane 36-6
South Sydney have made the perfect start to their NRL title defence by thrashing Brisbane 36-6 at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.

Murray opens Britain's Davis Cup tie with USA
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Kokkinakis to lead Aussies in Davis Cup
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