Reds overpower Tahs in Super Rugby victory
Taniela Tupou has powered the Queensland Reds past the NSW Waratahs in Brisbane, winning 32-20 despite receiving a red and yellow card.
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Bombers sweating on Merrett, Cox fitness
Essendon hope Zach Merrett and Nik Cox both pull up well after suffering ankle injuries against Brisbane, while Dylan Shiel should return against Melbourne.
JackJumpers in vital NBL win over Bullets
The Tasmania JackJumpers remain in the NBL playoff race after holding on to defeat a fast-finishing Brisbane Bullets 84-82 at Nissan Arena.
Injury sours Ray Stone’s NRL golden moment
Ray Stone was an unlikely hero for Parramatta, scoring twice for a 28-24 golden point win over Melbourne but he also suffered a knee injury in the process.
Crusaders’ Super Rugby payback over Chiefs
The Crusaders have improved to 4-1 in the Super Rugby Pacific season, defying the Chiefs 34-19 in Waikato.
Neale leads Lions past Essendon in AFL win
Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.
Moon irked by Roar red card in ALM loss
Brisbane boss Warren Moon has expressed frustration with the red card he believes disrupted a "comfortable" start in his side's 3-2 ALM loss to Western United
Blues outlast Highlanders’ Super comeback
The Blues scored four tries to the Highlanders' three, surviving a second-half comeback to win 32-25 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Penrith go top after NRL win over Knights
Unbeaten Penrith have climbed to the top of the NRL ladder, beating Newcastle 38-20 after the Knights had Mitch Barnett sent off in the first half.
Perry could be used as specialist batter
Australia are confident Ellyse Perry will prove her fitness for their Women's World Cup semi-final but she could be used as a specialist batter.
Unbeaten Pies ready for AFL heavyweights
Collingwood have registered a 42-point win over Adelaide in an AFL match that was interrupted in dramatic fashion by a false evacuation alarm.
Climate protests hit coal terminal again
A Sydney shipping terminal has been blockaded by climate activists for a fifth successive day, with eight people now charged by police over the incidents.
Dragons poised for NRLW minor premiership
St George Illawarra have edged the Sydney Roosters 16-10 and are set to win the NRLW minor premiership for the first time, ending Brisbane's domination.
Barrett warns Dogs against wounded Manly
Canterbury coach Trent Barrett has warned his side it must expect a fierce challenge from Manly when he returns to 4 Pines Park on Sunday evening.
SVG rallies for Supercars win in Tasmania
Shane Van Gisbergen has recorded his 56th career Supercars victory, coming from fifth on the grid to win at Symmons Plains Raceway.
Aust journalist to face Chinese court
Australian citizen and former Chinese state media television anchor Cheng Lei is set for a court hearing in Beijing, Foreign Minister Marise Payne says.
Diplomacy with China shows weakness: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says conciliation is the "last message" he would send to China after it signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands
False alarm halts Magpies-Crows AFL clash
The Collingwood-Adelaide AFL clash at the MCG was interrupted in bizarre fashion when a false evacuation alarm was played over the stadium's PA system.
Cowboys keep calm before Broncos derby
North Queensland coach Todd Payten expects a hostile environment when his side clashes in their derby with Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium.
Worker dies at Queensland coal mine
A man has died after suffering critical head injuries while working at a coal mine in central Queensland.
Perth prison reports death in custody
The death of a Perth prisoner marks the fifth Indigenous death death in custody in Australia this year and more than 500 since the 1991 royal commission.
Brisbane River reopens to boaties
Although clean-up efforts continue, Brisbane River has reopened to boating enthusiasts following the Queensland floods, with a warning to watch out for debris.
Tszyu reveals fatherly advice from Kostya
Aussie boxing star Tim Tszyu has tapped into the vast experience of his legendary father Kostya ahead of his much-anticipated US debut against Terrell Gausha.
Dumont, Hopkins relish shared ALW journey
Jeff Hopkins and Casey Dumont combined for A-League Women glory back in 2008 and their careers continue to intertwine 14 years later in a grand final.
Cummins hails caretaker coach McDonald
Australia's triumphant Test captain Pat Cummins is hailing the influence of caretaker coach Andrew McDonald on the series win in Pakistan.
Insurer calls for disaster control funding
Insurers want urgent disaster mitigation funding, after claims rose by more than 50 per cent, and NSW and Queensland face more flood risks.
More restrictions eased in travel reboot
Within the next month, travellers to Australia will no longer need to provide a negative COVID test result before boarding their flight.
Free Tiger attack still on agenda: Maguire
Michael Maguire insists a move to free up the Wests Tigers remains an objective for 2022 after the club slumped to a 0-3 start to the NRL season.
French, China cases dip as UK cases spike
French authorities say the number of patients hospitalised for COVID-19 is down over 24 hours but up on a weekly basis while UK infections are thought to be up.
Smith out of Pakistan white-ball matches
Steve Smith has pulled out of Australia's ODIs and T20s against Pakistan following the team's Test success in order to manage a problem in his left elbow.
Larrazabal toils to maintain lead in Qatar
Pablo Larrazabal overcame a dismal start to take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the Qatar Masters.