Australia reach World Cup final after Fiji scare

They had breezed through the group stages and there looked to be little to stop the procession. But World Cup debutants Fiji had other ideas. For 40 minutes, one of the biggest surprises in the history of rugby league…

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Last season difficult with injury and miscarriage - Muniz

Muniz scored the equaliser for the Cottagers in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday for his first league goal since their opening top-flight match of last season. "Last season was really difficult for me…

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Walsh-inspired Australia crush irate Samoa to reach World Cup final

It turned out to be the closest Samoa got to Australia all evening. Australia dominated at Sydney Football Stadium, triumphing 44-12 to reach a 16th successive men's Rugby League World Cup final. In a repeat of the…

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Australia reach World Cup final as Samoa fume at decisions

The Kangaroos, like their female counterparts , are pursuing a fourth consecutive title and if they do defeat their Antipodean rivals on November 15, they will earn a 10th World Cup triumph in their last 11 attempts…

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John Aloisi’s Chengdu choke to blow title chances on final day of Chinese season

Dalian completed a remarkable comeback by overhauling Chengdu's lead, which once stood at 12 points, with Aloisi's side picking up just one point in their last five matches. On the league's final day, Chengdu lost 3-2 to…

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Is there something missing despite Rangers' impressive form?

They thoroughly deserved their victory. They have the best defensive record in the top flight and the third best attacking record, but it feels as though they are not playing to their full potential. In Paisley, Derek…

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Raya, Pickford and Wales' search for a new keeper

A non-league apprenticeship, it seems, can help a goalkeeper reach great heights. That appeared to form part of Craig Bellamy's thinking when he announced his Wales squad for this month's Nations League matches against…

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English hopes fade as Pelaez hits hole-in-one en route to title in China

Heath shared the lead with Pelaez's compatriot Luna Sobron on 16 under after round three in Shenzhen, with Rhodes one shot back and Fuller three strokes adrift. Fuller stared superbly on Sunday with four birdies in her…

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Australia set up fifth straight final vs New Zealand after overcoming Fiji

The Jillaroos, who have beaten New Zealand in the last three finals since they were thumped 34-0 by the the Kiwi Ferns in the 2008 showpiece in Brisbane, won 30-14 against Fiji as Abbi Church notched four tries. Fiji…

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Papers: Carrick's future uncertain as Man Utd ponder international break change

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers... Manchester United Michael Carrick is carrying on as normal - but Manchester United are poised to use the international break to look at a change - Sunday…

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