Cummins, Clarke in for Australia

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Pat Cummins edges out Josh Hazlewood to claim the final spot up for grabs in Australia's XI against New Zealand... Read more

Essendon coach James Hird decides against trying to take his legal action against ASADA to the High Court.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika adds Stephen Larkham and Nathan Grey to his staff for the World Cup.

Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett doesn't think any current Suns players will be embroiled in the cocaine scandal.

Wayne Bennett says Justin Hodges was always the 'anointed one' but took time to be convinced to be captain.

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Ablett confident Suns are drug-free in AFL
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Hird rules out High Court appeal
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