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Paul Zalunardo

Paul Zalunardo

Paul Zalunardo is a Sport Desk Editor with The Sydney Morning Herald.

Isaac Heeney of the Swans gathers the ball over Tom Liberatore.

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

The AFL’s decision to add a pre-finals wildcard round to their fixture list has caused quite the stir. We debate the pros and cons.

  • Vince Rugari and Paul Zalunardo

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Reece Walsh celebrates a try.

Walsh stars, Hughes hurt as Broncos book spot in top four

Reece Walsh starred, and Jahrome Hughes was injured on a night of contrasting fortunes at Suncorp Stadium.

  • Paul Zalunardo
The Bulldogs were too good for the Panthers.

Kiraz injured as Bulldogs secure top-four spot

A Penrith side missing 16 regulars put up a brave fight, but eventually, the superior talent of the Bulldogs prevailed.

  • Paul Zalunardo and Christian Nicolussi
Lachlan Hubner is action for South Sydney.

Johnston scores 210th try as Rabbitohs get record win over Dragons

It was a night for forget for the Dragons as Alex Johnston moved to within two tries of Ken Irvine’s record.

  • Paul Zalunardo
Harry Grant try

Harry Houdini: Grant’s magic act seals epic win over Panthers

In a match that had everything, the Storm scored a try in extra time to secure a 22-18 win and end Penrith’s nine-match winning streak.

  • Paul Zalunardo
Xavier Coates does his best Isaac Heeney impersonation.

Air Xavier gives Storm hard-fought win over Eels

The Eels are on a high after beating the Broncos last week. Tonight they host the finals-bound Eels. Follow all the action.

  • Paul Zalunardo
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Eels players celebrate the win over Cronulla.

Tenacious Eels outlast Sharks in thrilling NRLW season opener

The Eels have lost crucial players to injury as they prepare to play the Sharks in the NRLW season opener. Follow all the action.

  • Paul Zalunardo
Kalyn Ponga celebrates his match-winning try.

O’Brien blasts booing home fans after Knights stun Manly

As bad as Newcastle were in the first half they were good in the second before sealing an improbable win in extra time.

  • Paul Zalunardo
Toby Sexton of the Bulldogs collides with Kurt Donoghoe of the Dolphins.

Dolphins batter Bulldogs with Donoghoe leading the way

Competition leaders the Bulldogs take on the Dolphins without Origin stars Stephen Crichton, Max King and Kurt Mann on a slippery night at Accor Stadium. Follow all the action.

  • Paul Zalunardo
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Tabuai-Fidow’s last-minute heroics secure win for Dolphins

A pair of match-saving tackles from Herbie Farnworth and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow proved the difference as the Dolphins beat the Eels.

  • Paul Zalunardo