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NEWS ARCHIVE
September 2006

AFL - Match Report: Michael Hogg
Eagles win third premiership in nail-biter (Sat Sep 30)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Caldwell to captain Waratahs against Northampton (Sat Sep 30)

Football - A-League Match Report: Peter Simcox
Glory have to much power for Jets (Fri Sep 29)

Rugby Union - APC Match Report: Brumbies Rugby
Brumbies win APC title (Fri Sep 29)

Hockey: Scott Smith
Hockeyroos begin well in Spain (Fri Sep 29)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
WNBL announces Ambassadors (Fri Sep 29)

Rugby League: Sydney Roosters
Roosters sign Beattie (Fri Sep 29)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Waratahs Tour off to Winning Start (Fri Sep 29)

AFL: SportsAustralia.com
AFL Grand Final Preview (Fri Sep 29)

Betting: Nic Evans
The Punting Guru - Week #15 (Fri Sep 29)

Football - A-League Match Report: Central Coast Mariners
Kwasnik penalty seals Mariners first win (Thurs Sep 28)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Big Dome crowd expected to Roar this Sunday (Thurs Sep 28)

Football: Queensland Roar
Debut at the Dome for Willis (Thurs Sep 28)

AFL: Adelaide Crows
Clarke retires from AFL (Thurs Sep 28)

Netball: Ben Carbonaro
Netballers get pay rise (Thurs Sep 28)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Egan Out of Waratahs Tour Opener (Thurs Sep 28)

Rugby League: NRL Media
Monaghan receives Ken Stephen Award (Thurs Sep 28)

AFL: Port Adelaide
Ebert at Port Adelaide until 2008 (Wed Sep 27)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Grassroots involvement in new national competition (Wed Sep 27)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Antimo Iannella
Kings run away in Overtime (Wed Sep 27)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
ARU applauds Sydney Clubs for their national vision (Wed Sep 27)

Football: Simon Overall
Bugno steps down as Capon takes over (Wed Sep 27)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mori in for short-term as Mariners seek first win (Wed Sep 27)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Mortlock to miss Spring Tour opener (Wed Sep 27)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Reds must lift for APC Final (Wed Sep 27)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Brumbies on Red alert (Wed Sep 27)

Football: Football Federation Australia
Socceroos World Cup squad coming home (Tues Sep 26)

Cricket: ICC Media
Hussey tops the One-Day rankings (Tues Sep 26)

Cricket: WACA/Western Warriors
Warriors draw first Indian Tour match (Tues Sep 26)

Netball: Ben Carbonaro
Victoria claim 21 and under championship (Tues Sep 26)

Rugby League: Adam McBride
Broncos and Storm name their Grand Final teams (Tues Sep 26)

Football: Phill Chadwick
Football on Foxtel, Friend to the Lonely Traveller (Tues Sep 26)

Golf: Simon Overall
Webb wins the Danville Challenge (Tues Sep 26)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Rillie claims first NBL weekly honour (Tues Sep 26)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
NBL Greats to select All-Stars (Tues Sep 26)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Waratahs go for Experience in Tour Opener (Mon Sep 25)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Legends help reshape the NBL Championship (Mon Sep 25)

AFL Opinion: Brett Collett
Who said history never repeats? (Mon Sep 25)

Aussie Rules: Ben Carbonaro
VFL Wrap - Zebras claim third consecutive premiership (Mon Sep 25)

Aussie Rules: Adam McBride
Lions roar in WAFL Premiership decider (Sun Sep 24)

Netball: Netball Australia
Australian 21U Squad Announced (Sun Sep 24)

Football - A-League Match Report: Peter Simcox
Caceres strike downs Glory (Sun Sep 24)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals win Gold at World Championship (Sun Sep 24)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: St George-Illawarra Dragons
Disappointed Dragons fall one short again (Sat Sep 23)

Basketball - NBL Match Report: Darren Snowdon
Defending Champs Start New Season in Style (Sat Sep 23)

Football - A-League Match Report: Keiran Harris
Jets snatch a draw (Sat Sep 23)

AFL - Match Report: Brett Collett
Eagles to face Swans in grand final replay (Sat Sep 23)

Rugby Union - APC Match Report: Qld Rugby
Reds beat Brumbies to secure final rematch (Sat Sep 23)

Rugby Union - APC Match Report: Rugby WA
Waratahs defeat the Force in try-fest (Sat Sep 23)

AFL - Match Report: Adam McBride
Swans sail into grand final (Fri Sep 22)

Football - A-League Match Report: Qld Roar
Roar and United play out goalless draw (Fri Sep 22)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: Canterbury Bulldogs
Broncos buck 'Dogs out of Finals (Fri Sep 22)

Netball: Kristie Broadhead
ACT provide U21 Nationals upset (Fri Sep 22)

Cricket: ICC Media
South Africa breathing down Australia’s neck (Fri Sep 22)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mariners name extended squad for Jets clash (Fri Sep 22)

Netball: Kristie Broadhead
Western Australia unbeaten heading into last round (Fri Sep 22)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals blitz Brazil, advance to final (Fri Sep 22)

AFL: SportsAustralia.com
AFL Finals - Week Three Preview (Fri Sep 22)

Betting: Nic Evans
The Punting Guru - Week #14 (Fri Sep 22)

Football - A-League Match Report: Simon Overall
Rudan strike sinks Knights (Thurs Sep 21)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Victory hits the Dome for Six (Thurs Sep 21)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Glory awaits rampant Victory (Thurs Sep 21)

General: FFA and NRL Media
Sports Codes Unite for Sports Broadcasting Law Reform (Thurs Sep 21)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
Force name four Wallabies for Waratahs decider (Thurs Sep 21)

Football: Queensland Roar
Roar look to extend unbeaten run (Thurs Sep 21)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Reds make one change for Brumbies clash (Thurs Sep 21)

Netball: Kristie Broadhead
Victoria firms as tournament favourites (Thurs Sep 21)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals defeat France for seventh straight win (Thurs Sep 21)

Football: Sydney FC
Corica accepts two match ban (Wed Sep 20)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
NBL Season Tips-Off (Wed Sep 20)

Football: Football Federation Australia
The World Unites in Fair Play (Wed Sep 20)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Hynes could be a Super 14 flyhalf (Wed Sep 20)

Football: Queensland Roar
Reddy - Don’t miss this one (Wed Sep 20)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Tigers Favourites, Taipans Dark Horses in NBL Player Poll (Wed Sep 20)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Waratahs recall Wallabies for Force clash (Wed Sep 20)

Netball: Kristie Broadhead
Victoria strikes fear into U21 opponents (Tues Sep 19)

Rugby League: Canterbury Bulldogs
Bulldogs name Asotasi to take on the Broncos (Tues Sep 19)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
NBL rules change boosts Singaporean team (Tues Sep 19)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Gregan opts out of Spring Tour (Tues Sep 19)

Rugby League: Melbourne Storm
Storm name team for Dragons clash (Tues Sep 19)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Seven Wallabies named for Brumbies clash with the Reds (Tues Sep 19)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Undefeated Opals thrash Argentina (Tues Sep 19)

Horse Racing: Racing Victoria
Yeats out of Melbourne Cup (Mon Sep 18)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Reds duo in doubt for Brumbies match (Mon Sep 18)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Victory pays tribute to 10,000 members (Mon Sep 18)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Wallaby trio return for Reds clash (Mon Sep 18)

Football: Simon Overall
Ceccoli punished for disciplinary lapse (Mon Sep 18)

Tennis: Tennis Australia
Latest figures show record growth in Australian Tennis (Mon Sep 18)

Aussie Rules: Ben Carbonaro
VFL Wrap - Finals Week Three (Mon Sep 18)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals win over Brazil makes it five (Mon Sep 18)

Football - A-League Match Report: Simon Chiarelli
Mariners falter as Victory march continues (Sun Sep 17)

Football - A-League Match Report: Simon Overall
Sydney FC continues stuttering start (Sun Sep 17)

Rugby Union - APC Match Report: NSW Rugby
Waratahs see Red in Gosford (Sun Sep 17)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Brisbane to host three Bledisloe Cups (Sun Sep 17)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Wallaroos finish on a high at Women’s RWC (Sun Sep 17)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals defeat Spain for win number four (Sun Sep 17)

AFL - Match Report: Simon Chiarelli
Eagles fly high as Dogs stumble (Sat Sep 16)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: Brisbane Broncos
Broncos belt the Knights (Sat Sep 16)

Football - A-League Match Report: Adelaide United
United gives Perth no Glory (Sat Sep 16)

Hockey - World Cup: Scott Smith
Kookas progress to final (Sat Sep 16)

Football: Sydney FC
Sydney FC chase 12 month unbeaten home run (Sat Sep 16)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mariners recall Clark for crucial Victory match up (Sat Sep 16)

AFL - Match Report: Luke Mason
Freo give Dees the heave-ho (Fri Sep 15)

Football - A-League Match Report: Queensland Roar
Roar celebrate emphatic win over Knights (Fri Sep 15)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: St George-Illawarra Dragons
Dragons through to Storm showdown (Fri Sep 15)

Rugby Union - APC Match Report: Rugby WA
Force go down to the Brumbies (Fri Sep 15)

AFL: SportsAustralia.com
AFL Finals Week Two Preview (Fri Sep 15)

AFL: Adam McBride
Saints stalward hangs up the boots (Fri Sep 15)

Rugby League: Sydney Roosters
Anderson to coach the Roosters (Fri Sep 15)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Paul to miss Wallaby Spring Tour (Fri Sep 15)

Betting: Nic Evans
The Punting Guru - Week #13 (Fri Sep 15)

Rugby Union: QLD Rugby
Jones experiments with Reds selections (Fri Sep 15)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Dunning's Tighthead appearance pointer to Test selection (Fri Sep 15)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals beat Canada to make it three from three (Fri Sep 15)

Rugby League: Brisbane Broncos
Bennett confirmed as Broncos coach (Thurs Sep 14)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Corrigan breaks new ground for referees (Thurs Sep 14)

Football: Queensland Roar
Zhang debut for Roar on the cards (Thurs Sep 14)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Alessandro returns to haunt Mariners (Thurs Sep 14)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Prime Minister’s XV to play Japan in Tokyo (Thurs Sep 14)

AFL: Essendon FC
Lucas wins second Crichton Medal (Thurs Sep 14)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Opals dominate Senegal for second win (Thurs Sep 14)

Cricket: ICC Media
Ponting fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach (Wed Sep 13)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
Force recall Hilgendorf for Brumbies battle (Wed Sep 13)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Rogers still part of Connolly’s Rugby World Cup plans (Wed Sep 13)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Tawake fired up for Force return (Wed Sep 13)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Wallaroos punished again for missed opportunities (Wed Sep 13)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Three more legends inducted into Wallaby Hall of Fame (Tues Sep 12)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Latham wins 2006 Eales Medal (Tues Sep 12)

AFL: Justine McCullagh-Beasy
Thomas and Saints part ways (Tues Sep 12)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Berry set to return for Reds (Tues Sep 12)

Tennis: Tennis Australia
Hewitt and Philippoussis to lead Aussie campaign (Tues Sep 12)

AFL: Port Adelaide
Shaun Burgoyne signs three-year deal (Tues Sep 12)

Netball: Netball Australia
Player contract negotiations continue (Tues Sep 12)

Football: Queensland Roar
Three set for Roar season debut against Knights (Tues Sep 12)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
McCormack, Cannon showdown in top two APC clash (Mon Sep 11)

AFL: Port Adelaide
Knee injury closes Kingsley's career (Mon Sep 11)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Jones wants "spirited and vibrant" Reds (Mon Sep 11)

Aussie Rules: Ben Carbonaro
VFL Wrap - Finals Week Two (Mon Sep 11)

Rugby League: Gold Coast Titans
Kahler looking to do the hard yards (Mon Sep 11)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Melbourne back at Olympic Park for Coast Clash (Mon Sep 11)

Football: Sydney FC
Rudan and Brosque return for Sydney FC (Mon Sep 11)

Superbikes: Ingrid Roepers
Bayliss made to wait after mixed weekend (Mon Sep 11)

Football - A-League Match Report: Peter Simcox
Glory fight back to earn point (Sun Sep 10)

AFL - Match Report: Antimo Iannella
Bulldogs’ fairytale continues (Sun Sep 10)

Hockey - Match Report: Scott Smith
Kookaburras bounce back (Sun Sep 10)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
Russian delight as Sharapova claims second major title (Sun Sep 10)

Football - A-League Match Report: Simon Chiarelli
Victory thump Knights (Sun Sep 10)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
Federer gets his wish (Sun Sep 10)

AFL - Match Report: Michael Hogg
Swans home in a thriller (Sat Sep 9)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: Canterbury Bulldogs
Wet Dogs advance to Week Three (Sat Sep 9)

Football - A-League Match Report: Keiran Harris
Honours even between Central Coast and Queensland (Sat Sep 9)

Rugby Union - APC Match Report: Rugby WA
Force outplay the Reds (Sat Sep 9)

AFL - Match Report: Nick Mockford
Crows’ class shines through (Sat Sep 9)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Missed opportunities foil Wallaroos campaign (Sat Sep 9)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
Sharapova, Henin-Hardenne storm into final (Sat Sep 9)

AFL - Match Report: Adam McBride
Demons end Saints dreams (Fri Sep 8)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: Adam McBride
Knights beat Manly in comeback thriller (Fri Sep 8)

Football - A-League Match Report: Antimo Iannella
United blast five past Jets (Fri Sep 8)

Rugby Union - APC Match Report: Brumbies Rugby
Phibbs leads Brumbies to win over Waratahs (Fri Sep 8)

Hockey - Match Report: Scott Smith
‘Burra’s tumble in first WC match (Fri Sep 8)

Football: Simon Overall
Former Premier League star to trial with Sydney (Fri Sep 8)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
Four Aussies reach US Open semis (Fri Sep 8)

Golf: Simon Overall
Tiger five by five (Fri Sep 8)

Cricket: Queensland Cricket
Bulls give Buchanan late call-up (Fri Sep 8)

AFL: SportsAustralia.com
AFL Finals Week One Preview (Fri Sep 8)

Betting: Nic Evans
The Punting Guru - Week #12 (Fri Sep 8)

AFL Opinion: Brett Collett
A tale of two coaches (Thurs Sep 7)

Football: Queensland Roar
McLaren blow for Roar (Thurs Sep 7)

Football: Sydney FC
Zadkovich rushed back to ease Sydney FC player shortage (Thurs Sep 7)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
New Roddick serves up a lesson to Hewitt (Thurs Sep 7)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
New Recruits set to debut for the Force (Thurs Sep 7)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
Reds team to play Western Force (Thurs Sep 7)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Wallabies seek to end years of South African frustration (Thurs Sep 7)

Rugby League: NRL Media
INXS to Headline the NRL Grand Final (Thurs Sep 7)

Football - Match Report: Football Federation Australia
Socceroos first loss in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers (Thurs Sep 7)

AFL: Western Bulldogs
Rohan Smith announces retirement (Wed Sep 6)

Football: Melbourne Victory
Victory fumes over Fred verdict (Wed Sep 6)

Football: Simon Overall
Carney to undergo shoulder surgery (Wed Sep 6)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
Stosur moves through before rain moves in (Wed Sep 6)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
ARU Board approves National Competition (Wed Sep 6)

AFL: AFL Media
Pearce wins 2006 AFL Rising Star (Wed Sep 6)

Rugby Union: Rugby WA
RugbyWA applauds ARU's decision (Wed Sep 6)

AFL: Richmond Tigers
Tigers hand Gaspar another year, Kellaway still hanging (Wed Sep 6)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Four Wallabies named in Brumbies starting XV (Wed Sep 6)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Three Australians nominated for 2006 IRB Awards (Wed Sep 6)

Rugby League: Melbourne Storm
Smith becomes first Storm player to win Dally M Medal (Tues Sep 5)

Rugby League: Canterbury Bulldogs
Bulldogs recall Mason for Raiders clash (Tues Sep 5)

AFL: Justine McCullagh-Beasy
Spider quits Hawthorn; Cresswell leaves Lions (Tues Sep 5)

Rugby League: Melbourne Storm
Storm name team for Parramatta clash (Tues Sep 5)

Football: Phill Chadwick
Departure of O'Neill and Yorke a Warning Sign (Tues Sep 5)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
Hewitt prevails, sets up Roddick quarterfinal (Tues Sep 5)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Twenty Wallabies to feature in APC (Tues Sep 5)

Football: Simon Overall
Bingley signs for Sydney short-term (Tues Sep 5)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
France too strong for Wallaroos at Women’s RWC (Tues Sep 5)

Basketball: Basketball Australia
Adelaide to host NBL All-Star game (Tues Sep 5)

Football: Queensland Roar
The Roar still has room for improvement (Tues Sep 5)

Rugby Union: NSW Rugby
Nine Grand Finalists back up for Waratahs APC Opener (Mon Sep 4)

Cricket: Cricket Australia
Australian squad for ICC Champions Trophy (Mon Sep 4)

Cricket: Queensland Cricket
Bulls on Show (Mon Sep 4)

Tennis: Tennis Australia
Gasquet awaits Hewitt in Round of 16 (Mon Sep 4)

Superbikes: Ingrid Roepers
Bayliss a step closer to title number two (Mon Sep 4)

Rugby Union: Qld Rugby
“State of the art” Rugby Centre proposed for Ballymore (Mon Sep 4)

AFL: AFL Media
AFL delighted with crowd figures (Mon Sep 4)

Aussie Rules: Ben Carbonaro
VFL Wrap - Finals Week One (Mon Sep 4)

Football - A-League Match Report: Newcastle Jets
Glory to good for Mariners (Sun Sep 3)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: Canterbury Bulldogs
Bulldogs struggle to overcome Penrith (Sun Sep 3)

AFL - Match Report: Scott Smith
Pies book fifth spot in September (Sun Sep 3)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: New Zealand Warriors
Warriors finish with defeat to Broncos (Sun Sep 3)

AFL - Match Report: Adam McBride
Swans book top four spot (Sun Sep 3)

AFL - Match Report: David Large
Nine in a row, Dockers Storm into Finals (Sat Sep 2)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: Sydney Roosters
Roosters go down fighting (Sat Sep 2)

Football - A-League Match Report: Simon Chiarelli
Melbourne stun champs at the Dome (Sat Sep 2)

AFL - Match Report: Luke Mason
Saints step up to defeat Lions (Sat Sep 2)

AFL - Match Report: Andrew Donnison
Crows outclass determined Demons (Sat Sep 2)

AFL - Match Report: Adam McBride
Eagles tame the Tigers to finish first (Sat Sep 2)

Tennis - US Open: Darrell Halim
Federer keeps on rolling (Sat Sep 2)

Football - A-League Match Report: New Zealand Knights
Knights record historic maiden home win (Sat Sep 2)

AFL - Match Report: Antimo Iannella
Bulldogs fend off spirited Bombers (Fri Sep 1)

Football - A-League Match Report: Newcastle Jets
Jets suffer gut-wrenching home loss to Roar (Fri Sep 1)

Netball - CBT Report: Kristie Broadhead
Swifts take out CBT title (Fri Sep 1)

Rugby League - NRL Match Report: North Qld Cowboys
Farewell win for Cowboys favourite sons (Fri Sep 1)

Football: Peter Simcox
County snap up returning Williams (Fri Sep 1)

Football: Central Coast Mariners
Mariners leave Gumprecht out of Perth trip (Fri Sep 1)

Tennis - US Open: Tennis Australia
Hewitt outclasses Hernych to progress to Third Round (Fri Sep 1)

Rugby Union: Brumbies Rugby
Tawake fingers Force return (Fri Sep 1)

Football: Sydney FC
Rudan assumes Sydney FC team captain role (Fri Sep 1)

Rugby: Australian Rugby Union
Record win for the Wallaroos at the Women’s RWC (Fri Sep 1)

AFL: SportsAustralia.com Staff
Round 22 Preview (Fri Sep 1)

Golf: Simon Overall
Woods makes it four, whilst Scott’s star rises (Fri Sep 1)

AFL - Opinion: Nick Mockford
Farewell to an unheralded mountain (Fri Sep 1)

Betting: Nic Evans
The Punting Guru - Week #11 (Fri Sep 1)



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