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Dragons strike as Feagai scores
Mathew Feagai crosses for the Dragons against the Warriors in Auckland.

Trump’s latest Olympic edict effectively closes US border to transgender athletes
US President has already made clear his views on transgender participation in sport, but his latest executive order takes things to a dystopian new level.

Three Dragons knocked out in brutal loss to Warriors
The Warriors have regained their place in the NRL’s top four with a thrilling 14-10 comeback victory over a luckless and brave St George Illawarra outfit in Auckland.

Smith pinged for dangerous contact
Billy Smith of the Roosters is placed on report for a dangerous contact on Samuel Hughes.

Tupou draws level with Menzies
Daniel Tupou scores his 180th first-grade try to draw equal fifth with Steve Menzies on the all-time leaderboard.

Flanno left fuming over obstruction ruling
Shane Flanagan has taken a swipe at the consistency of the game's officiating after an obstruction call left his playing group stunned.

'No victim mentality': Critta's message to teammates
Stephen Crichton reveals the Bulldogs will not be adopting a victim mentality following their loss to the Sydney Roosters.

NRL Highlights: Roosters v Bulldogs - Round 24
Sydney Roosters host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 24 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling
In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights".

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De Belin, Stewart clash heads
Dragons teammates Jack De Belin and Hamish Stewart clash heads in a tackle.

Tuala draws first blood against the Roosters
Enari Tuala opens the scoring for the Canterbury Bulldogs.

NRL Highlights: Warriors v Dragons - Round 24
New Zealand Warriors host the St. George Illawarra Dragons in Round 24 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland.

Young Bomber kicks remarkable soccer goal
Lual dribbled this goal from out of nowhere for the Bombers.

Bailey kicks remarkable goal straight over his head
Zac Bailey with an incredible goal, straight over his own head for Brisbane.

Nasiah does it all himself with running midfield bomb
Wanganeen-Milera with an incredible goal straight out of the centre bounce.

Tupou overtakes Menzies on all-time tries leaderboard
Daniel Tupou scores his 181st try in first grade to surpass Steve Menzies.

VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power
The German car-maker says its "optional power upgrade" is designed to give customers more choice.

African Union backs map campaign showing Africa's true size

Alleged bias against Israel, targeting of Dan Gertler raise questions over leading NGOs

Over 200 killed in flash floods across Pakistan and Indian Kashmir

Photo shows ammunition seizure, not bullets sold in South Sudan market

Germany tells Israeli government to stop West Bank settlement construction

Recap: Warriors come from behind to beat Dragons in NRL round 245
Look back at live coverage of the NRL round 24 match between the Warriors and the Dragons from Go Media Stadium in Auckland