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On June 23, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1314, First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn (south of Stirling) begins. In 1887, The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park. In 1923, Peter Corr, Irish-English footballer and manager (died 2001) was born. In 1977, Shaun O'Hara, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1981, Rolf Wacha, German rugby player was born. In 1984, Levern Spencer, Saint Lucian high jumper was born. In 1993, Tim Anderson, American baseball player was born. In 1995, Roger Grimsby, American journalist (born 1928) passed away. In 2000, Starford To'a, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 2013, Militants storm a high-altitude mountaineering base camp near Nanga Parbat in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, killing ten climbers and a local guide. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The crude rugby league drill behind the rise of Connor Metcalfe

Brisbane Times

June 23, 2026

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The crude rugby league drill behind the rise of Connor Metcalfe

Unlike many Socceroos, Connor Metcalfe did not grow up in a football household. So the way he learned how to play was, at first, quite unorthodox.

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