Weekend Sports Wrap: NZ Warriors Smash Panthers, Fremantle Toppled & Netball Captain Bombshell | Australian Sports News

The Sports Playbook is Australia's Weekly Sports News Podcast, covering NRL, AFL, Super Netball, F1, Supercars and more — fast, factual, and always without the clickbait.New Wallabies coach Les Kiss got off to a winning start, Australia edging out Japan 35-32 in a nervy finish in Osaka — the first Test of the Kiss era heading toward next year's home World Cup.In the NRL, the Warriors handed the Panthers just their second loss in months, 28-12, with Penrith captain Isaah Yeo forced off with a suspected pec injury. The Roosters snuck home 20-18 over the Bulldogs with two late tries, while the Dolphins, Storm and Rabbitohs also picked up wins. Off the field, the NRL is reportedly closing in on a major deal for two games to go global in 2028 In the AFL, ladder leaders Fremantle were toppled by Melbourne, 113-109, just their third loss of the season. Sydney put 167 points on Port Adelaide, and Hawthorn's finals push got a boost with coach Sam Mitchell signing a three-year extension through to 2030.In netball, Sunshine Coast Lightning have brought in former Diamond Madi Browne as assistant coach, while West Coast Fever captain Jess Anstiss will finish her 149-game career at the club after not being offered a new contract for 2027.Daniel wraps up the week that was and where the ladders stand heading into the business end of the season.New episodes every Monday and Thursday. The Sports Playbook — Australia's go-to weekly sports news podcast covering NRL, AFL, Super Netball, F1 and Supercars, for listeners across Australia and New Zealand.Follow The Sports Playbook on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.