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Ed Carruthers, Assistant Sports Editor, Australia

Ed joined Daily Mail as a Sports Journalist in 2022. He has previously worked with other agencies including Golf Monthly Magazine, Eurosport, TNT Sports and GiveMeSport producing a range of content. With Daily Mail, Ed has covered a range of sporting events around the world including the 2023 Ryder Cup and Rugby World Cup.

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Dannika Mason's new fiance makes huge call on his NRL career after popping the question to the footy broadcaster

02/11/25 06:34

Dannika Mason's new fiance, Liam Knight, is set to make a huge call on his career, with the Hull FC player revealing that he wants to return to the NRL to be closer to the Channel Nine star. Knight popped the question to the Today show presenter in October while the pair were on a romantic holiday in Italy. They beamed from ear to ear as they posed for a selfie, with Mason flaunting a glittering diamond engagement ring....read

Emotional James Morrison holds back the tears as 40-year-old golfer secures fairytale DP World Tour return having threatened to give up golf entirely after struggling to cope with the sport
02/11/25 04:17
Two-time European Tour winner James Morrison revealed in 2019 that he had considered giving up golf entirely, admitting he was struggling to cope with the pressures of the professional game.
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Notorious pitch invader is arrested and held in a 'police cell' as he breaks his silence after infiltrating rugby league Ashes match
02/11/25 01:32
Notorious pitch invader Daniel 'Jarvo' Jarvis has broken his silence after he snuck his way past security to line up alongside the Kangaroos to sing the national anthem.
Penrith Panthers club legend John Farragher dies at 68
02/11/25 01:12
Former Penrith Panthers prop forward John Farragher has sadly passed away at the age of 68.
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Matty Johns makes bombshell decision to buy a stake in a footy club after weeks of secret talks... but his investment may surprise fans
02/11/25 12:38
Former Newcastle Knights star Matty Johns has surprisingly chosen to buy a stake in the Gold Coast Titans, according to reports.
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Penrith Panthers club legend John Farragher dies, aged 68
02/11/25 10:32
Former Penrith Panthers prop forward John Farragher has sadly passed away at the age of 68.
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Tonga star fitted with oxygen mask and is taken to hospital after suffering three brutal head knocks during New Zealand defeat
02/11/25 07:19
Worrying scenes unfolded during New Zealand's 40-14 Pacific Cup victory against Tonga at Eden Park on Sunday, as Eliesa Katoa was rushed to hospital.
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Reece Walsh cops 'vile abuse from fans' as NRL great issues major warning about Brisbane Broncos star after rugby league Ashes victory
31/10/25 01:54
Members of the Australian rugby league team were 'subjected to horrendous abuse' from some spectators inside the Hill Dickinson Stadium during Australia's victory.
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Brett Lee reveals how 'rockstar' Shane Warne took him under his wing - as he reveals the one man in the Aussie side who could sledge the iconic spinner
30/10/25 03:35
Brett Lee has opened up on what it was like being taken under the wing of cricket icon Shane Warne when he began playing for the Australian Test cricket side back in 1999.
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Kangaroos squad pose for snaps with Liverpool players as they prepare for second Rugby League Ashes Test
30/10/25 02:49
The Kangaroos have travelled north to Liverpool ahead of the second Rugby League Ashes Test against England.
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Melbourne chief reveals the inner details of Ryan Papenhuyzen's sudden Storm exit - as he makes telling claim about whether the star fullback could join breakaway R360 league
30/10/25 12:57
Melbourne boss Justin Rodski believes Ryan Papenhuyzen 'doesn't know what he wants to do next' after the Storm fullback revealed he was leaving the club.
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Former AFL star admits he was 'willing to take anything to transform' as he breaks his silence on copping a three-year ban for doping breach
30/10/25 11:35
Ex-Brisbane Lions star Rhys Mathieson, who was handed a three-year ban for breaching anti-doping rules, admits that he was 'willing to put anything into my body to transform.'
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Phil Hughes' family pay emotional tribute to young cricketer, 17, who tragically passed away after being struck by a cricket ball
30/10/25 09:46
The family of late Australian cricket star Phil Hughes have issued an emotional message to the family of a 17-year-old cricketer who tragically passed away.
Footy great hints that the AFL are planning to hire a global music superstar to perform a pre-game show before the 2026 Opening Round
29/10/25 02:09
Brendan Fevola has dropped a hint that the AFL could be set to hire a British music superstar to play as its pre-match entertainment for its Opening Round in 2026.
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Ex-NRL star and TikTok sensation breaks down in tears as he reveals how his mum stepped in to pay his mortgage while he struggled with a gambling addiction
29/10/25 12:28
Former NRL player Luke Bateman broke down in tears after opening up on how a crippling gambling addiction forced him to ask his mother to pay for his mortgage.
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Kieran Foran reveals the real reason why he chose to rejoin Manly as he lifts the lid on his coaching ambitions
29/10/25 11:07
Former Gold Coast Titans star Kieran Foran has outlined his desire to one day become a head coach at an NRL club.
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Ex-Brisbane Lions star is BANNED from playing footy for three years after breaching anti-doping rules
29/10/25 10:08
A former Brisbane Lions star has been handed a three-year suspension after he reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
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Matildas star and her partner announce the birth of their first baby after claiming their gender reveal was a 'flop'
29/10/25 08:40
Matildas star Emily Van Egmond and her partner, Kat, have announced the arrival of their first child.
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Aussie rugby league chief Peter V'landys holds positive talks with English clubs as speculation mounts the NRL could buy a stake in the Super League: 'All options are on the table'
28/10/25 05:02
Peter V'landys has confirmed that Aussie rugby league chiefs held positive meetings with Super League bosses in London on Tuesday.
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Fuming NRL star lashes out at officials for failing to sin bin opponent who knocked him out of a match with a brutal high tackle: 'It's s***'
28/10/25 01:53
A seething Stefano Utoikamanu has fumed at officials, claiming it was unfair that Francis Molo was not sent to the sin-bin for a high shot on the Melbourne Storm star.
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Adam Reynolds reveals Sam Burgess and Michael Maguire almost came to blows over a furious spat about a video game company... but here's how he thinks it galvanised the Souths to premiership glory
28/10/25 11:41
Adam Reynolds has revealed how Sam Burgess and former South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire nearly came to blows because of a video game company.
NRL star breaks silence on being bizarrely axed by the Brisbane Broncos after he liked a social media post: 'I was dumbfounded'
28/10/25 10:27
Martin Taupau has revealed that he was left 'dumbfounded' by the Brisbane Broncos' decision to tear up his contract earlier this year.
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Aussie cricket stars light Ashes fuse as they issue bold warnings to England: 'I would not sledge any of our batting order'
27/10/25 01:46
Josh Hazlewood has issued a bold Ashes warning to England, claiming that they should think twice before dishing out sledges to any of Australia's batsmen.
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AFL boss Andrew Dillon breaks his silence on Bailey Smith's Mad Monday antics as chief executive issues warning to Geelong superstar
27/10/25 11:55
Andrew Dillon has broken his silence for the first time on why the AFL chose to issue a warning to Geelong star Bailey Smith.
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Nathan Cleary lifts the lid on when he plans to catch up with girlfriend Mary Fowler while he is in England for the Rugby League Ashes
27/10/25 10:50
Mary Fowler is set to make a 'mad dash' to catch boyfriend Nathan Cleary this week, as the Kangaroos take on England in Liverpool.
Cricket Australia makes bombshell call on captain Pat Cummins as Aussie skipper races against the clock to be fit for Ashes
26/10/25 10:49
Cricket Australia have confirmed that Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test against England in Perth.
Cricket legends are set to honour Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds in summer exhibition match
26/10/25 02:45
A group of cricket legends are set to honour late Aussie stars Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds during this summer's Ashes series.
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Australia enforcer claims England were 'trying to take our heads off' during Rugby League Ashes opener
26/10/25 12:38
Australian enforcer Angus Crichton has claimed that England 'were trying to take our heads off' during the Kangaroos 26-6 win in the opening Rugby League Ashes Test on Saturday at Wembley.
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Fresh details emerge about how Australian cricketers alerted security members, after they were allegedly molested while going for coffee run in India
26/10/25 11:14
Two Australian cricketers who were on a coffee run in the Indian city of Indore raised alarms that they were in danger by sending a text message to the team's security manager Danny Simmons.
Marcus Bontempelli ties the knot with ice hockey-star partner in stunning California wedding
26/10/25 10:05
Marcus Bontempelli and his longstanding partner Neila have tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in California.
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Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
25/10/25 03:31
Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised after he suffered a freak injury while taking a catch to dismiss Alex Carey during Australia and India's third ODI clash on Saturday.
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Ex-England rugby coach Eddie Jones reveals what Ange Postecoglou texted him after the Aussie football manager was brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest
23/10/25 01:59
Eddie Jones has revealed that he reached out to Ange Postecoglou via text message after the Australian football coach was brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest.
Olympian's granddaughter, 11, fails to qualify for sporting event after finishing third behind transgender student - prompting furious family to lodge appeal
23/10/25 12:21
The family of the granddaughter of Aussie Olympic swimmer Faith Leech has launched a formal complaint after the young girl failed to qualify for a sporting even.
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Leaked footage shows Western United chief Jason Sourasis telling investors to expect big returns before club went insolvent - after he was accused of embezzling money from Scott Pendlebury
23/10/25 10:41
Leaked video footage has been obtained, appearing to show sports executive Jason Sourasis attempting to ease nerves among Western United investors.
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Man who was attacked by NRL star's dog launches legal action against South Sydney enforcer, claiming he wants 'retribution'
22/10/25 07:42
A man who was allegedly attacked by Jai Arrow's dog has claimed he has been left traumatised and is suffering from 'PTSD'.
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Aussie cricket great issues Sam Konstas major warning as he urges young batsman to stop doing one thing
22/10/25 04:11
Allan Border has urged Aussie youngster Sam Konstas to stop trying to play flash shots and instead focus on getting runs on the board.
Cricket great declares Steve Smith should NOT captain Australia during the Ashes if Pat Cummins is injured
22/10/25 02:44
Concerns are continuing to mount over whether Australian captain Pat Cummins will be fit to play for the Baggy Greens in the opening Test of this summer's Ashes series.
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Racing chiefs are forced to shut down major meeting on advice of emergency services - as King Charles' horse is made to wait for Melbourne Cup shot
22/10/25 10:18
Racegoers were seen flooding out of the Geelong Racing Club on Wednesday after officials were forced to postpone today's meeting.
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Retiring footy star makes stunning career switch as he locks in surprising new job with his former club
22/10/25 09:16
Kieran Foran will return to the Manly Sea Eagles three years after he departed the Brookvale Oval for the Gold Coast and will take up a new role at the club.
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Scott Pendlebury slaps former manager with $3m lawsuit alleging the football businessman secretly stole money from his bank accounts
22/10/25 08:47
Scott Pendlebury has issued a $3million lawsuit against his former financial advisor and friend, Jason Sourasis.
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AFL great reveals how he was left feeling 'helpless' after he and his family were subjected to horrific racist abuse - as he looks to enact change through a powerful new documentary
21/10/25 04:55
Earlier this year, St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne were both targeted by racial abuse online.
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Exiled rugby player Israel Folau makes surprise Wallabies re-appearance despite blasting Rugby Australia chiefs for British and Irish Lions snub
21/10/25 01:37
Exiled rugby player Israel Folau has made a surprising reappearance with several members of the Australian rugby union squad.
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AFL coach targeted in shocking alleged $100,000 extortion threat - as league bosses beef up security for coaches
21/10/25 12:31
Luke Beveridge was reportedly the target of an alleged $100,000 extortion threat, according to reports.
Former Sydney Swans star is slapped with a ban for shocking act after his horse came third at Randwick
21/10/25 10:37
A former Sydney and North Melbourne player has been slapped with a ban by Racing New South Wales after he directed a tirade of abuse towards a horse trainer.
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Jahrome Hughes shows off the brutal extent of his horrific arm injury that makes the Storm star's three-week recovery even more impressive
21/10/25 09:30
Jahrome Hughes had feared his season was over after he broke his arm during a game against the Brisbane Broncos in Round 27.
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TikToker branded 'arrogant' by judge as teenager learns his fate following Australian Grand Prix social media stunt
20/10/25 07:34
An 18-year-old TikToker, who broke into the Australian Grand Prix earlier this year by posing as a security guard, has been branded 'arrogant' by a Melbourne judge.
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AFL issues stern warning to Bailey Smith and Geelong after Cats star's latest dig at media personality
20/10/25 09:07
The AFL has issued an ultimatum to Bailey Smith, advising the Geelong midfielder to behave or face harsher consequences.
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Mitchell Marsh delivers hilariously honest answer to questions over whether he would return to Test cricket for the Ashes: 'I'll be six beers deep'
19/10/25 04:14
After losing his place in the Australian Test cricket side during this year's Border-Gavaskar Series against India, questions have mounted over whether Marsh will return for the Ashes.
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Aussie NRL great tears shreds off England ahead of Rugby League Ashes and blasts coach Shaun Wane for his attempt to rouse his team to victory ahead of first Test
19/10/25 02:29
An NRL great has lit the touch paper ahead of Australia's first rugby league Ashes Test match at Wembley on Saturday.
NRL great makes shocking revelation that multiple senior players threatened to snub 1994 Kangaroos tour because of openly gay team-mate
19/10/25 11:28
Three big names in the Australian rugby league world threatened to snub a call-up to the Kangaroos tour of England in 1994, after they heard rumours that footy great Ian Roberts was gay.
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Kiwi footy star concedes bizarre try after getting tangled in a FENCE, as New Zealand outlast Samoa in Pacific Cup thriller
19/10/25 07:54
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad had a moment to forget during New Zealand's thrilling 24-18 Pacific Cup victory against Samoa on Sunday, after he became entangled in a fence.
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Geelong could muzzle Bailey Smith on social media after latest crack at media personality
09/10/25 11:15
Geelong could look to muzzle Bailey Smith on social media after his latest clash with a media personality
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McLaren F1 team gets savaged by fans over 'desperate' Instagram post about Oscar Piastri
09/10/25 03:35
McLaren's social media teams have been blasted by fans online after they appeared to post an image of Oscar Piastri on their Instagram in the wake of the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Bailey Smith hits back at footy reporter who was censored by the AFL for some VERY damning comments about the Geelong star on the league's podcast - but you can read them right here
09/10/25 02:01
Bailey Smith has appeared to hit back at a footy reporter who blasted him on a segment on AFL Trade Radio. The segment has now been removed from the station's podcast.
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Aussie Ashes hero urges cricket chiefs to make radical change to one of the sport's most iconic events... but here's why his team-mates don't agree
09/10/25 12:14
Usman Khawaja has urged cricket chiefs to consider moving the iconic Boxing Day and Sydney Tests to allow Australia's top stars to compete in the Big Bash League (BBL).
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Reece Walsh's ex opens up with a heartwarming glimpse into how she's raising the daughter she shares with the grand final hero
09/10/25 09:46
Reece Walsh's ex-girlfriend, Freda Puru, has shared a message on social media revealing how her mother has inspired her to be the best parent to her young daughter, Leila.
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Aussie motorsport star becomes a father six months after his tragic death aged just 30
09/10/25 08:59
The fiancee of an Australian motocross star, who tragically passed away six months ago, has announced the birth of their first child.
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Ruling comes down on whether the track for the Bathurst 1000 race is on an Aboriginal sacred site
08/10/25 01:25
A local Aboriginal Land Council executive has expressed her relief after an Aboriginal group had an application to have Mount Panorama's peak declared as a sacred site blocked..
Sunrise star Matt Shirvington reveals why he turned down chance to compete at the Winter Olympics
08/10/25 10:50
Television host Matt Shirvington has revealed that he was surprisingly asked to represent Australia at the winter Olympics and compete in bobsleigh.
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Reece Walsh's psychologist shares eye-opening details about the NRL Grand Final hero
08/10/25 09:23
Reece Walsh's sports psychologist has served up a very 'scary' prediction for the Brisbane Broncos star's NRL rivals.
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Ex-Collingwood star is hit with huge jail sentence after killing two women in head-on crash while he was coming down from ice
08/10/25 06:16
An ex-AFL player who killed two elderly women in a car crash while driving under the influence of drugs has been handed a huge jail sentence.
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Carlos Alcaraz will face off against amateur players at the 2026 Australian Open, as tournament organisers plot brand new $1m tournament
07/10/25 03:51
Carlos Alcaraz and multiple other top tennis stars will face off against amateur players at this summer's Australian Open, as part of a brand new $1million 'one-point' knockout tournament.
See the moment Reece Walsh lost his mind and climbed into the crowd when he saw one very special spectator at the NRL grand final
07/10/25 03:10
After being crowned the Clive Churchill Medallist and ending his side's 19-year wait for a premiership, Reece Walsh took a moment on the pitch at the Accor Stadium to savour the moment.
Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne's spooky Grand Final prediction comes to light
07/10/25 02:29
Jarryd Hayne has been branded 'Nostradamus' for his spooky NRL Grand Final prediction.
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Footy legend admits he warned Broncos coach Michael Maguire he could KILL one of his stars as he prepared them for Grand Final glory
07/10/25 12:46
Michael Maguire has been repeatedly criticised during his first season with the Brisbane Broncos from many within the footy world.
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Revealed: The tragic bad-luck story behind former Brisbane Broncos star's tears when the team won the grand final
07/10/25 11:17
Jharal Yow Yeh paced his way up the terraces inside the Accor Stadium on Sunday evening, overcome with the magnitude of the events that had just unfolded in front of him.
Parramatta star recalled to Kangaroos squad as Kevin Walters suffers two big blows ahead of Ashes Tour
07/10/25 09:06
Josh Addo-Carr has been drafted back into the Australia squad for the first time in three years, ahead of the Kangaroos upcoming Ashes Tour.
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Footy reporter hits back after he was targeted by a Brisbane Broncos star in the wild aftermath of the NRL Grand Final
07/10/25 08:17
Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield has clapped back at one Brisbane star who branded him a 'sack of potatoes' after the Broncos ended their 19-year wait for a premiership title.
Footy boss dishes up brutal dig to the AFL as NRL smashes Grand Final viewing figures
06/10/25 03:43
Peter V'landys has taken a brutal swipe at the AFL, after Sunday's thrilling NRL Grand Final drew in record television audiences from around the world.
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See the very classy Reece Walsh act you missed as star 'had the best Grand Final performance ever'
06/10/25 01:37
Brisbane Broncos great Ben Hunt suffered a worrying head injury during his side's epic Grand Final comeback victory against Melbourne on Sunday evening.
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Melbourne star fumes at referees for contentious NRL Grand Final incident involving Reece Walsh - as footy great claims Broncos star man should have been sent to the sin bin
06/10/25 12:02
Melbourne star Harry Grant was left seething with NRL officials after Grand Final referee Grant Atkins chose not to send Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh to the sin bin,
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Revealed: Michael Maguire's heartwarming act for Reece Walsh and his daughter that helped inspire Brisbane's premiership victory
06/10/25 10:44
Heartwarming scenes erupted during the Brisbane Broncos' NRL Grand Final celebrations as starman Reece Walsh stepped onto the medal podium with his daughter, Leila.
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Gorden Tallis vs Aaron Woods: How footy great declared war on rival on NRL Grand Final day
06/10/25 09:14
Gorden Tallis and Aaron Woods haven't always seen eye to eye when it comes to their opinions on footy.
Inside Brisbane's Grand Final party: Why stars were wearing ski goggles in wild dressing room celebrations - as big names got into a VERY unhealthy act
05/10/25 01:29
Wild celebrations ensued on Sunday night as Reece Walsh spurred his Brisbane Broncos side to a remarkable comeback victory against the Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final.
Ezra Mam drops the F-bomb as he forgets he's LIVE on air, as Brisbane star is blasted by fans after Grand Final victory
05/10/25 12:26
Ezra Mam appeared to forget that he was live on Channel Nine on Sunday evening as the footy star dropped multiple expletives during an interview with rugby league legend Brad Fittler.
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Reece Walsh has the last laugh as Broncos star takes parting dig at Melbourne enforcer after Grand Final war of words
05/10/25 11:26
Reece Walsh fired off a dig at Melbourne Storm star Stefano Utoikamanu during the Brisbane Broncos' Grand Final celebrations on Sunday night.
Superstar Reece Walsh guides Brisbane to epic NRL Grand Final comeback victory against Melbourne as the Broncos end 19-year premiership drought
05/10/25 10:36
Brisbane talisman Reece Walsh spearheaded his team to their first premiership victory in 19 years, as the Broncos sealed an epic comeback victory against Melbourne.
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Reece Walsh makes ANOTHER bizarre toilet joke as Broncos star dazzles to lead his side to NRL Grand Final glory
05/10/25 10:36
Reece Walsh made another bizarre toilet joke after the full-back produced a performance for the ages to win the Clive Churchill medal on Sunday evening.
Footy fans rage at NRL officials as Reece Walsh lands in hot water for shocking Grand Final act: 'Terrible call!'
05/10/25 09:31
Footy fans have raged at NRL officials after Reece Walsh avoided the sin bin for a shocking no-arms shoulder charge on the head of Melbourne star Xavier Coates.
Alex McKinnon and his girlfriend hint at wedding bells in first posts since former NRL star's ex gave birth to first baby with her new man
05/10/25 09:02
Former Newcastle Knights star Alex McKinnon and his girlfriend Lily Malone have hinted that they could be set to tie the knot very soon.

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