Waterlogged Force thumped 31-13 by Drua in Fiji
The Western Force were up a man for 30 minutes against the Drua, but still suffered a 31-13 loss in wet and slippery conditions in Fiji.
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Boxer Wilson ‘so close to being world champion’: Valdez
Liam Wilson has been told by ring rival Oscar Valdez he must not give up on a promise he made to his dying dad, despite losing his latest world-title fight.
Brumbies women win, Force suffer first loss in Fiji
The Western Force's unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Women season has come to an end, losing to Fijian Drua, while the Brumbies saw off the Reds.
Mekonnen, Mannix-Power clock fastest Gift heat times
Endale Mekonnen and Chloe Mannix-Power have set the pace in the heats for the 2024 Stawell Gifts.
Wanderers on edge after Phoenix loss hits finals hopes
Wellington have dealt a blow to Western Sydney's finals hopes, while Michelle Heyman equalled an ALW record as Canberra staged a late comeback in Brisbane.
Bombers star Stringer steps up late to sink St Kilda
Essendon star Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal to pull the Bombers over the line against a tired St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Dragons capitalise on Manly horror show to claim win
St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has scored two tries to help the Dragons bounce back to winning ways with a 20-12 NRL victory over a poor Manly side.
Dolphins take NRL top spot with big win over Titans
The Dolphins have gone top of the NRL ladder with a 30-14 win over Gold Coast as their big-name off-season recruits Thomas Flegler and Herbie Farnworth shone.
Bennett defends Dolphins lock Plath after hip drop
The Dolphins face a nervous wait from the match review committee after lock Max Plath was put on report for a hip-drop tackle on Gold Coast winger Phil Sami.
Easter is reminder of importance of forgiveness: PM
In his 2024 Easter message, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has underlined the importance of forgiveness, grace and kindness to those in need.
Lolesio boots Brumbies past Reds in one-point thriller
Lachlan Lonergan has suffered a serious ankle injury as the ACT Brumbies overcame a nine-point deficit to beat the Queensland Reds 20-19 at Suncorp Stadium.
Reserve Bank’s shift to neutral likely to be reinforced
The central bank will be in the spotlight this week, when high ranking officials give policy speeches and the minutes of the last rates meeting are released.
Ambassadors lay flowers at site of Russia hall massacre
Envoys from several countries have laid flowers in Russia at the site of an attack on a concert hall that killed 144 people.
Zerafa’s world-tight fight ends in knockout loss
Michael Zerafa's hopes of a world title have ended in tatters with the Australian knocked out by Erislandy Lara in their WBA middleweight clash in Las Vegas.
Aussie surfer Harrison beaten in Bells quarter-finals
World rankings leader Johanne Defay has beaten Australian wildcard Ellie Harrison in the quarter-finals of the Rip Curl Pro.
Table-topping Phoenix scratch out 1-0 win over Brisbane
Wellington Phoenix have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the A-League Men ladder despite losing Alex Rufer to a red card in their win over Brisbane.
Melbourne target Tasmania’s McVeigh in NBL decider
Tasmania's Jack McVeigh has starred throughout the NBL Championship Series and is foremost in Melbourne United's planning for Sunday's winner-takes-all clash.
Hip-drop under rugby microscope after Lonergan injury
A tackle that seriously injured Brumbies hooker Lachlan Lonergan has been compared to the hip-drop technique that's now outlawed in the NRL and NFL.
ADF member injured in blast on Israel-Lebanon border
A serving member of the Australian Defence Force has been injured in an explosion on the Israel-Lebanon border, the Defence Department has confirmed.
Des Hasler unloads on winless Titans
Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has given his side an old fashioned spray and says there are no excuses for their poor start to the season after another loss.
Wage review should consider tax cuts: retail bosses
The retail sector wants the workplace umpire to be more conservative as it considers the size of the next annual pay rise for millions of low-paid workers.
Broncos legend Oates revives youthful Mr Fix-It days
Broncos veteran Corey Oates has revealed why his new utility role is nothing new and how he battled through a knee injury to play wherever the coach wants him.
Second food shipment for Gaza Strip leaves Cyprus port
A ship with food aid is heading towards the Gaza Strip after leaving Cyprus while Egypt, Jordan and France highlighted the importance of an immediate ceasefire.
Tszyu’s world title fight derailed after head gash
Tim Tszyu has lost his super-welterweight world-title unification bout against American Sebastian Fundora after a head gash cruelly derailed his fight.
Zelenskiy fires more aides in Ukraine reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pressed on with changes to officials close to him.
The music, memories and 78,000km behind Mortimer’s rise
Robbie Mortimer says all his memories are linked to music, a passion he pursued despite outsiders' expectations to live up to his family's sporting legacy.
Rock legend Barnesy makes stage return at Bluesfest
One of Australia's most celebrated singers, Jimmy Barnes, has joined local and international artists at Bluesfest for his first performance since major surgery.
Pope Francis presides over Easter Vigil at Vatican
Pope Francis has presided over the Vatican's sombre Easter Vigil service, a day after he decided to skip a Good Friday procession as a health precaution.
Sharks pull off remarkable comeback to down Canberra
Cronulla have gone from 18-0 down after 25 minutes against Canberra to pulling off a 36-22 comeback win at PointsBet Stadium.
Poet takes on racism and the legacy of Captain Cook
New Zealand poet Tusiata Avia takes on racism in her latest work, as her acclaimed stage show Wild Dogs Under My Skirt comes to Australia.
Israel Folau makes try-scoring rugby comeback in Japan
After nine months out of action, controversial code-hopper Israel Folau has made a try-scoring return to the 15-player game in Japan.