Sports Presenter, Broadcaster, Host, MC & Reporter #RWC2023 Host/Reporter for @Stansportau | Views are my own
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PSA: There will be no #InsideLine episode this week.
@iainpayten and I will be back next week leading into the massive home #Bledisloe quadruple header! | @StanSportRugby
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Crazy to think how good John Eales, a second row, was at goal kicking!
Despite the increase in skill in rugby 20 years later, very locks few possess the ability to even kick at goal...
FULL VIDEO: youtu.be/VjVRu6mCCwQ
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'I just want to inspire others' ❤️
Former Wallaby Nathan Charles faces a completely new battle as he opens up about his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.
Support Nathan Charles in his battle with MND here: gofundme.com/nathan-charles-…
#StanSportAU
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Michael Atkinson retweeted
The end of the Chris Fagan era at Brisbane. Almost 10 years to the day since he was appointed, he walks away with three premierships and as a club legend. His is one of the great AFL stories this century.
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“My first question was ‘how long have I got?’... I know there’s no cure."
Heartbreaking news. 😔 nine.social/1amv
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Special episode of #InsideLine today from #RWC2027 1 Year To Go event in Sydney. @iainpayten & I will be joined by @wallabies lock Jeremy Williams, RWC MD Christ Stanley & former Wallaby Nick Cummins | @StanSportRugby @StanSportAU @rugbyworldcup
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Michael Atkinson retweeted
Very sad news about a great fella. Been through so much already, now has another big fight ahead.
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Former Wallaby Nathan Charles beat cystic fibrosis. Now he is fighting motor neurone disease, the same crippling condition as Jai Arrow smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union…
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RIDICULOUS!!!
NESTORY IRANKUNDA WITH A 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 FREE KICK AGAINST BRAZIL! 🤯
#Socceroos #QLDFootballSeries2026
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WE'RE BAAAAACCKKKK... @iainpayten & I return to the #InsideLine studio this week... plenty to discuss... if you've got burning questions, submit them below for #Mailbag | @StanSportRugby @StanSportAU @wwos @smh
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There will be no #InsideLine this week (09/09) or next week.
Will be back in studio with @iainpayten week commencing 21/09 | @StanSportRugby @StanSportAU @wwos @smh @SMHsport
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Michael Atkinson retweeted
Join me at around 7.35am(aest) on the @TheTodayShow with @kinson88 to talk @LFC first win in the @premierleague and the rest of MD3 games coming up this weekend.. and the start of the @ChampionsLeague next week.xmb @Channel9
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Apologies to #InsideLine fans… this week’s episode was delayed in being uploaded as a podcast due to a technical fault.
It’s available now on pod platforms, has been on @StanSportRugby since Wednesday.
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Michael Atkinson retweeted
Burey-gate is over. Common sense has stormed home late for the win.
Agreement reached between Force and NSW and Max Burey is now a Waratah.
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Waratahs recruit cleared to play after contract stoush is resolved smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union…
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Preparing to record #InsideLine with @iainpayten tomorrow.
Keen to hear your #mailbag questions - submit ⬇️ | @StanSportRugby
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Back on the mic 🎙️ with @iainpayten for #InsideLine tomorrow. Want to hear from you - what burning rugby questions have you got? Submit below for #Mailbag | @StanSportRugby
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Michael Atkinson retweeted
The Queensland Rugby Union is pleased to announce a new high-performance Olympic training facility at Ballymore.
In what is a day of huge significance for rugby in Queensland and Australia, Ballymore will be transformed into one of the best high-performance precincts in the world for rugby and it will stand proudly here in Queensland.
Today’s announcement is the culmination of ambitious co-operation between the Queensland Rugby Union, Rugby Australia and the Queensland State Government.
📲 qld.rugby/news/major-upgrade…
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MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT about to drop in QLD, but with huge implications for Aus rugby.
#Ballymore approved for second upgrade. | @wwos @StanSportRugby
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Michael Atkinson retweeted
Michael Cheika is coming home 🏡
Having led the Waratahs to their maiden Super Rugby title in 2014, the internationally-renowned coach will return to the club as Head Coach for the 2027 season.
Read more at bit.ly/CheikaRejoins
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