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No rotation, no mercy: ABs coach Rennie vows to unleash his best against Wallabies
Dave Rennie has pledged to stack his All Blacks team with the best athletes as he aims to give Wallabies coach Les Kiss an insight into how a pressure-cooker trans-Tasman test can make even the most tenacious mentors feel like they've aged a decade in 80 minutes.

Wanted man Max Bradbury believed to be in Waikato or Northland
The 27-year-old has a warrant for his arrest, with police warning anyone who sees him not to approach.

Swarbrick to Willis: ‘Reflect on those poll numbers’
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says Finance Minister Nicola Willis should take a closer look at recent polling before dismissing her as a potential successor.

Cleary is the favourite to win the Dally M. Here’s how NRL plans to handle the award
The Panthers halfback is recovering from a horror leg break. Will he be well enough to accept the medal from his hospital bed?

Journalist caught dissing Simmons on hot mic
An American journalist was caught calling Australian basketball star Ben Simmons "cringe" after a press conference.

Metcalfe screamer can't save Socceroos
The Socceroos go down to Brazil in a friendly in Brisbane despite a screamer of a goal from Connor Metcalfe.

Crossland apologises to Cleary
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland apologises to Nathan Cleary after being banned for a hip-drop tackle that broke the latter's leg.

Cherry-Evans opens up on Roosters gamble
Daly Cherry-Evans opens up on his gamble to join the Roosters and what it would mean to win another premiership 15 years after his last.

One day after public flag celebrations Neale tells Lions: ‘Make me a Magpie’
The free agent and dual Brownlow medallist told the Lions of his intentions the day after he and his premiership teammates were feted at a public fan event in Brisbane.

The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
Connected coolers are becoming a source of live market data, helping brands cut costs, improve safety and boost compliance across fleets.

Maketu Pies up for sale as factory faces closure and 21 jobs at risk
Montana Group says production has more than doubled since it bought the iconic Kiwi brand, but its ageing Maketu factory has reached capacity and its lease expires in December.

Psychologist who worked with OT, Youth Court charged with sexual offences against young men
Ricki Tan denies the allegations as police investigate whether there may be further complainants among young people he encountered professionally.

Ponga’s astounding act of leadership that left even Paul Harragon speechless
He led Newcastle to the single greatest moment in history. And ‘The Chief’ has little doubt the Knights’ “one-in-20-year player” will follow in his footsteps.

The inside story of ‘Wharfie Time’ – the moment that spurred the Lions to a flag
The Dockers are adamant “Wharfie Time” had nothing to do with them conceding the final four goals of the grand final. Lions players believe it inspired them to greatness. No one will ever know for sure, but the moment entered football folklore.

‘People just don’t believe it’: Why Papenhuyzen wants to set the record straight ... on the golf course
This time last year, Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen was preparing for his final NRL game. Now, he opens up on retirement, walking away from a million-dollar contract – and why no one seems to believe him.

Second piece of Brisbane 2032 emblem revealed
League legend Johnathan Thurston revealed the second piece of the emblem from the top of Castle Hill in Townsville.

Latest twist in Swans' Pullman Five saga
The latest update on the Sydney Swans Pullman Five saga.

NRL’s mystery pre-game entertainment revealed as Jai Arrow tribute
The 31-year-old will complete a lap of honour to the strains of the Gerry and the Pacemakers song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at Accor Stadium on Sunday.