Ikitau out of Sydney Bledisloe but Valetini to avoid hip-drop scrutiny

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 10, 2026

A World Rugby decision means that won’t come into effect until November 1 helps Wallabies star Rob Valetini.

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The Japanese manufacturer returns to Bathurst for the first time since 1998. No driver is better placed to pull off an unlikely victory than champion Chaz Mostert.

Renshaw reigns over Kingsmead as Australia rediscover Test batting

Oct 10, 2026

Renshaw reigns over Kingsmead as Australia rediscover Test batting

This was a breakthrough for Matt Renshaw, but also a cathartic experience for Australian teammates and supporters, who revelled in the rediscovery of proper Test batting

Let them in: South Melbourne just showed the A-League what it has been missing

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