Chris Barrett
Chris Barrett is a senior sports reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. He is a former South-East Asia correspondent for the Herald and The Age.
‘It could have been parsley’: Iongi draws political support over scandal
State MPs weighed in on the rising star’s situation during a debate in parliament on Wednesday night led by the Legalise Cannabis NSW Party’s Jeremy Buckingham.
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Broncos turned down Slater’s Origin approach for Te’o; club ‘blindsided’ by assistant’s resignation
Brisbane were rocked on Tuesday when the Premiership-winning player resigned from his post as the club’s defensive coach amid reports of a falling-out with head coach Michael Maguire.
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‘Turning off the tap’: ATC claims Racing NSW owes it millions
The horse racing club and the sport’s controlling body resumed their legal battle on Friday, ahead of the running of the Golden Slipper at Rosehill on Saturday.
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Dogs at war: Canterbury under fire over leagues club power play
Gary McIntyre, the key figure in the club’s salary cap scandal, has blasted a bid by the Bulldogs to increase their presence on the Canterbury League Club board.
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Pacific leaders lobby Australia for rugby cash splash after NRL deal
The $150 million sports diplomacy deal is being sought by Fiji, Tonga and Samoa as the Albanese government bankrolls rugby league in the region to counter China.
- Chris Barrett and Iain Payten
‘We’re not selling’: Manly owner passes baton to third generation of Penns
The Penn family were last year offered $30 million for their majority stake in the NRL club. They say they have no intention of getting out.
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‘We’ve got to have some influence’: UK owners await details of NRL deal
The NRL could pump millions of dollars into the northern hemisphere competition as part of its ambition to strengthen the code internationally.
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Racing NSW to appeal court ruling, saying millions in funding ‘at risk’
Racing NSW will challenge a Supreme Court decision which blocked it from appointing an administrator at the Randwick-based Australian Turf Club.
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Court decision deals Peter V’landys and Racing NSW a significant blow
The state’s racing regulator has been dealt a significant blow after a court ruled that its appointment of an administrator to take charge of the Australian Turf Club was invalid.
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Parramatta were given a ‘big schooner of reality’ in round one. They need to sober up, fast
Josh Addo-Carr is set to return for the Eels for Thursday night’s clash with Brisbane, as they look to bounce back from their round one thrashing at the hands of Melbourne.
- Chris Barrett