Australia winger Addo-Carr to fight social distancing sanctions

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Australian rugby league player Josh Addo-Carr will contest a social distancing sanction handed down by the National Rugby League for going camping at fellow international ...

Castle's 'welfare' played a part in her removal - Rugby Australia chairman

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New Zealander Raelene Castle quit late on Thursday after nearly three years at the helm of Rugby Australia.

Leaner times, difficult conversations ahead for rugby, says Rugby Australia boss Castle

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Raelene Castle says players can expect to face further pay cuts in the longer term as the game adjusts to tougher financial conditions.

Aussie rugby players demand review after taking 60% pay cut

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Australia's rugby union players have called for a thorough review of the domestic game after agreeing to a 60 percent pay cut.

Australia's Hazlewood says players willing to take pay cuts

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Cricket Australia said last week it planned to furlough almost 80% of its staff, putting them on 20% pay until June 30.

Aussie qualified athletes assured of Tokyo spots in 2021

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Almost 60% of the 11,000-odd athletes set for Tokyo had already qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games

'Heartbroken' Aussie athletes face up to Olympic reality

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The AOC said that the coronavirus pandemic had made it untenable to assemble a team for Tokyo 2020

WATCH: China's Tokyo run-up stalled by coronavirus outbreak

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Many of China's Olympic hopefuls are confined to closed training bases and unable to venture abroad

Injured Federer keen to put horrible semi-final behind him

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Roger Federer suffered a groin problem in the quarter-final against Tennys Sandgren

Navratilova, McEnroe call for name change to Margaret Court Arena

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Tennis greats Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe called for Margaret Court's name to be stripped from the Australian Open's second showcourt.

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

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A record-extending eighth Grand Slam title for Novak Djokovic would hardly be a breath of fresh air

Australian Open qualifying matches delayed due to poor air

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Victoria state's environment watchdog said air quality had plunged to ?hazardous? levels overnight.

Australia focused on New Zealand whitewash

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Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against the Black Caps on Sunday

New Zealand quick Boult on track for 'dream' Boxing Day test

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Trent Boult is making good progress in his rehabilitation as he looks to making a return for the Black Caps

Woods calls on fans be 'respectful' after Reed's caddie clash

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Tiger Woods has asked fans to be "respectful" of his team at the Presidents Cup after Patrick Reed's caddie was stood down following a clash with a spectator.

'Proud Kiwi' Rennie tasked with reviving fallen Wallabies

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Dave Rennie becomes the second New Zealander to take on the role following Robbie Deans

Els names rookies Im, Niemann in Presidents Cup captain's picks

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Els rounded out his four captain's picks for the President's Cup on Thursday

Warner steers Australia to series sweep of Sri Lanka

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A third successive half-century by David Warner helped to fire Australia to a seven-wicket victory

Rugby World Cup ambitions Cheik-ed, Australia look to move on

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Rugby Australia hopes to name Michael Cheika's successor by Christmas

England's extra prep days will mean little on matchday, says Cheika

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Under performing Australia head into the quarter-final in Oita on Saturday as clear underdogs

Ireland shrug off red card to thrash Samoa, reach quarters

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Fourteen-man Ireland scored seven tries to dispense of Samoa on Saturday

Ireland have grounds for complaint over Fukuoka pitch

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"I mean, you guys are pretty smart. You would have seen the pitch yourselves," Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek told reporters on Friday.

France avoid Tonga 'deja vu' to book place in quarter-finals

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France banished their 2011 RWC shock loss ghosts when they beat a resurgent Tonga on Sunday

Uruguay look to pressure global powers for more elite matches

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Uruguay coach Esteban Meneses believes a good show by his team will help the country's cause

U. S are closing the gap with the elite, says proud Gold

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He would have wanted a try, but coach Gary Gold remains proud of his Eagles effort v France