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Warriors women slump to third straight defeat
The result is particularly disappointing as the St George-Illawarra Dragons sit five places below them on the NRLW ladder.

Watch: Warriors star breaks NRLW try-scoring record in loss to Dragons
Payton Takimoana scored a try in each half to take her tally to 13 from nine matches

Auckland's Cornwall Park to close after strong wind warning
MetService has issued an orange-level strong wind warning for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula for Sunday afternoon.

Maori Queen to give first formal address during koroneihana
Kuini Nga wai will give her first formal address on Friday, September 6.

Bowen spent summer training in potato fields
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen tells Kelly Somers how he spent this summer training at a boot camp with his dad.

Cardiff rejection and running round potato fields - Bowen in his own words
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about winning the Conference League and family life.

Military drills spark hundreds of wildfires in UK
Live explosives on army training sites in the UK countryside mean many wildfires cannot be tackled.

Barrier being built around besieged Sudan city, satellite images show
The earthen berm is intended to trap people inside el-Fasher, Yale University research shows.

I asked a bus passenger to turn his phone down - he called me miserable
Public transport users say they're getting fed up of noisy passengers blasting out music and social media videos

Three arrests at Epping protest after court rules asylum seekers can stay at hotel
Feelings on the High Street are mixed as unrest continues over a local hotel housing asylum seekers.

Storm’s shock loss leaves NRL scrambling to get prestigious trophy to Canberra
The Roosters’ surprise win on Friday night has forced the NRL to drive the JJ Giltinan Shield to Canberra on Saturday.

Tasman take on Otago in emotional match after death of former captain
Follow live coverage as Tasman host Otago at Trafalgar Park in Nelson in round five of the National Provincial Championship.

Four tries secure victory for Fiji against Tonga in PNC clash
Fiji's victory sunk the fiery Tongans, who needed a win to nab a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Former All Blacks player finishes off 90-metre try to score for Fiji
Defending champion Fiji conceded a try after two minutes but countered with five of its own to take a bonus point Saturday from a 32-10 win over Tonga.

Why Amorim's system isn't working - tactical analysis
An in-depth analysis of Manchester United's tactical approach under Ruben Amorim - and why it isn't working.

'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification
Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.

Brothers set new record for 9,000-mile Pacific row
Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey.

The Papers: 'Inn-justice' for Epping and 'Rayner faces sleaze inquiry'
The Court of Appeal decision on the Epping migrant hotel and Angela Rayner facing a tax "sleaze inquiry" lead Saturday's papers.

Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more time in school
As school returns, we look at a scheme that pairs teenagers with toddlers from a local nursery in a bid to help increase school attendance.

Norrie rues 'overconfidence' as chance to beat Djokovic disappears
Cameron Norrie is the final British singles player to fall at the US Open as Novak Djokovic battles through injury to reach the fourth round.

Teary Shelton retires hurt
The No. 6-seeded Shelton quit after losing the fourth set against Adrian Mannarino because of a left shoulder injury.