Rory McIlroy says he's ready to end his 10-year Major drought at this week’s Masters after a relaxed few weeks following his Players Championship win.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Pies are pumped for Friday’s Gather Round clash with the Swans, while St Kilda’s Higgins played down Adelaide’s appeal.

Parramatta has been hit hard, with Origin star Zac Lomax out for two months due to a foot fracture.

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Will Pucovski has retired at 27 after repeated concussions, with symptoms lingering from his latest in March last year. He played one Test for Australia in 2021.

The Matildas beat South Korea 2-0 in Newcastle, sealing the Friendly series. Captain Steph Catley urged for a new full-time coach.

Geelong’s Jack Henry will miss the Cats' Gather Round match against the Crows with a hamstring injury.

NRL ladder leaders the Bulldogs have re-signed Jaeman Salmon until the end of 2027.

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The Swans’ injury crisis worsens as Tom Papley is sidelined for up to two months with a cracked heel. Despite a growing injury list, rookie coach Dean Cox remains optimistic ahead of Saturday’s clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has warned the NRL of serious consequences if they further loosen State of Origin eligibility rules, calling the current system a "debacle" where some Tongan and Samoan players can compete in both Origin and international games.

Matildas stars Hayley Raso and Ellie Carpenter will miss Friday’s friendly against South Korea due to injury.

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