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Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Usman Khawaja wanted to tell his truth about Sandpapergate. But during a grilling from the ABC’s Sarah Ferguson, the former Australian cricketer...

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WA Today

Tom Decent

Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Usman Khawaja wanted to tell his truth about Sandpapergate. But during a grilling from the ABC’s Sarah Ferguson, the former Australian cricketer...

latest 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Usman Khawaja wanted to tell his truth about Sandpapergate. But during a grilling from the ABC’s Sarah Ferguson, the former Australian cricketer...

latest 10

The Age

Tom Decent

Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Khawaja cancels book interviews after refusing to answer key question about Cummins

Usman Khawaja wanted to tell his truth about Sandpapergate. But during a grilling from the ABC’s Sarah Ferguson, the former Australian cricketer...

latest 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

Figures involved with the Australian team during the ball-tampering controversy in 2018 have stayed silent following Usman Khawaja’s revelations....

sunday 20

WA Today

Tom Decent

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

Figures involved with the Australian team during the ball-tampering controversy in 2018 have stayed silent following Usman Khawaja’s revelations....

sunday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

Figures involved with the Australian team during the ball-tampering controversy in 2018 have stayed silent following Usman Khawaja’s revelations....

sunday 20

The Age

Tom Decent

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

‘A nightmare for Pat Cummins’: Why Khawaja claims are set to dog Australia captain

Figures involved with the Australian team during the ball-tampering controversy in 2018 have stayed silent following Usman Khawaja’s revelations....

sunday 10

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

The Bledisloe Cup used to be a great rivalry. This year proved it no longer is

After a period of promise under new coach Les Kiss, the bubble has well and truly burst for the Wallabies.

17.10.2026 30

WA Today

Tom Decent

The Bledisloe Cup used to be a great rivalry. This year proved it no longer is

After a period of promise under new coach Les Kiss, the bubble has well and truly burst for the Wallabies.

17.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

The Bledisloe Cup used to be a great rivalry. This year proved it no longer is

After a period of promise under new coach Les Kiss, the bubble has well and truly burst for the Wallabies.

17.10.2026 30

The Age

Tom Decent

The Bledisloe Cup used to be a great rivalry. This year proved it no longer is

After a period of promise under new coach Les Kiss, the bubble has well and truly burst for the Wallabies.

17.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

The pitchforks were out, but Bailey and Test selectors can now breathe easy

Fans and pundits were up in arms after Nic Maddinson’s ugly duck in Durban. Three days later, the selectors deserve some credit.

13.10.2026 30

WA Today

Tom Decent

The pitchforks were out, but Bailey and Test selectors can now breathe easy

Fans and pundits were up in arms after Nic Maddinson’s ugly duck in Durban. Three days later, the selectors deserve some credit.

13.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

The pitchforks were out, but Bailey and Test selectors can now breathe easy

Fans and pundits were up in arms after Nic Maddinson’s ugly duck in Durban. Three days later, the selectors deserve some credit.

13.10.2026 20

The Age

Tom Decent

The pitchforks were out, but Bailey and Test selectors can now breathe easy

Fans and pundits were up in arms after Nic Maddinson’s ugly duck in Durban. Three days later, the selectors deserve some credit.

13.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

The Wallabies have faced the music. Can they now change their Bledisloe tune?

After another Bledisloe Cup humiliation, the Wallabies hope to use Saturday’s return match in Sydney to set things right.

12.10.2026 40

WA Today

Tom Decent

The Wallabies have faced the music. Can they now change their Bledisloe tune?

After another Bledisloe Cup humiliation, the Wallabies hope to use Saturday’s return match in Sydney to set things right.

12.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

The Wallabies have faced the music. Can they now change their Bledisloe tune?

After another Bledisloe Cup humiliation, the Wallabies hope to use Saturday’s return match in Sydney to set things right.

12.10.2026 40

The Age

Tom Decent

The Wallabies have faced the music. Can they now change their Bledisloe tune?

After another Bledisloe Cup humiliation, the Wallabies hope to use Saturday’s return match in Sydney to set things right.

12.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

False dawn of a Newy era as brave Knights run out of steam

There was no happy ending for the Newcastle fairytale, but the victorious Roosters team was full of good-news stories.

04.10.2026 50

WA Today

Tom Decent

False dawn of a Newy era as brave Knights run out of steam

There was no happy ending for the Newcastle fairytale, but the victorious Roosters team was full of good-news stories.

04.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

False dawn of a Newy era as brave Knights run out of steam

There was no happy ending for the Newcastle fairytale, but the victorious Roosters team was full of good-news stories.

04.10.2026 40

The Age

Tom Decent

False dawn of a Newy era as brave Knights run out of steam

There was no happy ending for the Newcastle fairytale, but the victorious Roosters team was full of good-news stories.

04.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Tears flow on both sides as 12-man Knights hang on after Cleary’s horror injury

The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in the split second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle left fans stunned.

27.09.2026 40

WA Today

Tom Decent

Tears flow on both sides as 12-man Knights hang on after Cleary’s horror injury

The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in the split second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle left fans stunned.

27.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Tears flow on both sides as 12-man Knights hang on after Cleary’s horror injury

The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in the split second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle left fans stunned.

27.09.2026 40

The Age

Tom Decent

Tears flow on both sides as 12-man Knights hang on after Cleary’s horror injury

The complexion of this year’s finals series changed in the split second on Sunday as Phoenix Crossland’s hip drop tackle left fans stunned.

27.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Footy fans must pull their heads in after unruly crowd behaviour

Two tremendous games of football, in both the NRL and AFL, were marred by spectators hurling projectiles at match officials.

21.09.2026 50

WA Today

Tom Decent

Footy fans must pull their heads in after unruly crowd behaviour

Two tremendous games of football, in both the NRL and AFL, were marred by spectators hurling projectiles at match officials.

21.09.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Footy fans must pull their heads in after unruly crowd behaviour

Two tremendous games of football, in both the NRL and AFL, were marred by spectators hurling projectiles at match officials.

21.09.2026 40

The Age

Tom Decent

Footy fans must pull their heads in after unruly crowd behaviour

Two tremendous games of football, in both the NRL and AFL, were marred by spectators hurling projectiles at match officials.

21.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

It was another night of finals misery for Nicho Hynes. This time it was different

Nicho Hynes found a new way to suffer a brutal finals exit on Saturday, copping a head knock inside the opening two minutes. It was a cruel blow for...

19.09.2026 50

WA Today

Tom Decent

It was another night of finals misery for Nicho Hynes. This time it was different

Nicho Hynes found a new way to suffer a brutal finals exit on Saturday, copping a head knock inside the opening two minutes. It was a cruel blow for...

19.09.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

It was another night of finals misery for Nicho Hynes. This time it was different

Nicho Hynes found a new way to suffer a brutal finals exit on Saturday, copping a head knock inside the opening two minutes. It was a cruel blow for...

19.09.2026 50

The Age

Tom Decent

It was another night of finals misery for Nicho Hynes. This time it was different

Nicho Hynes found a new way to suffer a brutal finals exit on Saturday, copping a head knock inside the opening two minutes. It was a cruel blow for...

19.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Renshaw’s maiden ODI century was great. But can he fire in Tests against South Africa when it counts?

Matt Renshaw’s first international century in almost a decade came in an unlikely setting in Zimbabwe. Now comes the far tougher assignment: proving...

16.09.2026 50

WA Today

Tom Decent

Renshaw’s maiden ODI century was great. But can he fire in Tests against South Africa when it counts?

Matt Renshaw’s first international century in almost a decade came in an unlikely setting in Zimbabwe. Now comes the far tougher assignment: proving...

16.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Renshaw’s maiden ODI century was great. But can he fire in Tests against South Africa when it counts?

Matt Renshaw’s first international century in almost a decade came in an unlikely setting in Zimbabwe. Now comes the far tougher assignment: proving...

16.09.2026 60

The Age

Tom Decent

Renshaw’s maiden ODI century was great. But can he fire in Tests against South Africa when it counts?

Matt Renshaw’s first international century in almost a decade came in an unlikely setting in Zimbabwe. Now comes the far tougher assignment: proving...

16.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.

13.09.2026 50

WA Today

Tom Decent

Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.

13.09.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.

13.09.2026 50

The Age

Tom Decent

Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.

13.09.2026 60

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

Leniu snapped against Souths. He’s keeping a low profile this week

Spencer Leniu doesn’t like the media. His teammates love him. Against his old club, can Roosters get their firebrand to play on the edge without...

09.09.2026 40

WA Today

Tom Decent

Leniu snapped against Souths. He’s keeping a low profile this week

Spencer Leniu doesn’t like the media. His teammates love him. Against his old club, can Roosters get their firebrand to play on the edge without...

09.09.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent

Leniu snapped against Souths. He’s keeping a low profile this week

Spencer Leniu doesn’t like the media. His teammates love him. Against his old club, can Roosters get their firebrand to play on the edge without...

09.09.2026 50

The Age

Tom Decent

Leniu snapped against Souths. He’s keeping a low profile this week

Spencer Leniu doesn’t like the media. His teammates love him. Against his old club, can Roosters get their firebrand to play on the edge without...

09.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Tom Decent

The Dolphins exceeded expectations at the Pan Pacs. There’s even better to come in LA 2028

Missing a handful of their biggest stars, Australia’s swimming team showed its strength in depth in a highly encouraging sign two years out from the...

17.08.2026 60

WA Today

Tom Decent

The Dolphins exceeded expectations at the Pan Pacs. There’s even better to come in LA 2028

Missing a handful of their biggest stars, Australia’s swimming team showed its strength in depth in a highly encouraging sign two years out from the...

17.08.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tom Decent