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Anger towards female referee ‘not a gender issue’, says NRL boss
The confronting sight of a Tigers prop yelling at Kasey Badger comes after revelations she shuts down her social media accounts to avoid reading sexist abuse.

Enchanter sinking trial: 'The whole boat turned upside down'
A deckhand on the ill-fated fishing boat Enchanter has revealed for the first time what happened in the hours after the vessel capsized - and his desperate efforts to save some of the passengers.

Nine changes to New Zealand Under-20 side for Argentina clash
All you need to know about New Zealand Under-20’s match against Argentina Under-20 on Tuesday.

Newsable: What's up with the Wahs?
Adam Blair unpacks the Warriors season so far, and sheds light on what needs to happen next.

Halberg Games a blast for Southland team
Young athletes demonstrated their talents in the likes of athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball and crossfit.

Jockey’s comeback gathers pace with busy book of rides at Goulburn
Jockey Jaden Lloyd has made a recent return to NSW racing, and he has a solid book of rides awaiting at Goulburn on Tuesday.

Roosters enter the race for Fifita
David Fifita has been busy during his time in Sydney with reports the Roosters are interested in his services.

Billy’s stern message for ref critics : The Billy Slater Podcast - Ep09
Billy has a strong message for the keyboard warriors wanting to bag the game’s referees, what Wayne Bennett brings to the table if he were to go to Souths, plus we hear which two players Billy would’ve loved to have played alongside had he got the chance. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Mark Levy for Ram Trucks - Eats everything else for breakfast. To send through your listener questions email us at billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

Potential All Black accepts ‘cool compliment’
Billy Proctor may have got a hell of a shock when Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw turned up the volume and talked him up for the All Blacks.

Columbia cancels main graduation amid Gaza protests
The Ivy League school says it will hold smaller celebrations to focus on "keeping them safe".

Moloney falls short against Takei in Tokyo, losing bantamweight crown
Australia is without a reigning male world boxing champion after Jason Moloney’s unanimous points loss to a man in just his ninth professional boxing fight.

Cheat sheet: The low-down on Wellington Phoenix’s semifinal
Wellington Phoenix will play Melbourne Victory over two legs for a place in the A-League grand final. Are they a chance?

Public to vote on best sporting moment
The best midcourter at last year’s Netball World Cup, a gang of world record breaking shearers or a history-making rugby team - who will you choose to be this year’s Southland Times Sporting Moment?

Need for sports hub echoes through council chamber
The state of New Plymouth’s basketball facilities has been labelled inadequate by the sport’s top official.

Bulldogs rule Tom Liberatore out indefinitely after fourth concussion in 12 months
The Western Bulldogs will be cautious in the treatment of Tom Liberatore after he was concussed against the Hawks for the second time this season.

‘This is not a gender issue’: Players out of line but not sexist, says NRL
The NRL has backed Kasey Badger amid criticism of her officiating, as it emerged the referee has taken to deactivating her social media accounts before games to avoid reading hateful comments.