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“These allegations are especially painful because, for so many women, sexual violence is not an abstract issue. We have experienced it ourselves or watched people we love experience it. In Australia, one in five women has experienced sexual violence since the age of 15.

Swans supporters have been left disappointed and disenchanted after five players were banned for the rest of the AFL season by the club over their behaviour.

The five players apologised in relation to the club sanctions in a joint statement issued by the Swans on Wednesday evening. “We are deeply sorry to everyone involved,” they said. “We know that our behaviour has fallen well short of the standards expected of us and the values of our club.”

Pavlich said they were “deeply embarrassed and ashamed” by the choices of the players and “the impact that’s had on the women involved and also the club”.

Thursday 20 August 2026 06:33, UK St Helens have announced the appointment of Australia boss Kevin Walters as their head coach on a three-year deal from the start of the 2027 Super League season.

"At the end of last year, I was in England for the Ashes Series as the Kangaroos Head Coach. I witnessed first-hand how tough, physical, and skilful the English players were. I look forward to being a part of Super League in 2027 with the Saints."

On joining St Helens, Walters said: "St Helens are one of the most iconic and successful brands in rugby league. I am honoured to be given the opportunity by the Chairman, Eamonn McManus, and the St Helens Board to lead a club with so much history.

"This is a major statement of ambition both by St Helens and by Super League." Eamon O'Carroll will continue as Saints interim head coach until the end of this season following the departure of Paul Rowley in July after less than a year at the helm.