Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win
Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
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Tonga settle on spine for World Cup ‘Game of Death’
Tonga have named one of the most explosive benches at the World Cup, headed by Leka Halasima, as they prepare to take on England in a blockbuster.
Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack
Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga.
World Cup revenge, Olympics fire Mooney beyond 100
Australia star Beth Mooney is still pained by the failure of the side to win last year's World Cup and she wants to be part of a successful 2029 campaign.
‘Will be great for us’: Suaalii welcomes Nawaqanitawase
He looms as a rival for a Wallabies backline spot but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii cannot wait to have fellow code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase back in rugby.
Saudi attacks raise fresh concerns over Asian Cup
The Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia's main airport have cast fresh doubt on the likelihood of next year's Asian Cup going ahead as scheduled.
How NRL’s Super League bid could revive a fallen giant
Trent Robinson is the architect of France's quest for international rugby league relevance and believes the NRL can play a major role in its renaissance.
Kids kept Kiwi Clark going through dark NRL days
Dual lock of the year Erin Clark opens up to AAP on how his children inspired a career revival from bench player to New Zealand World Cup forward.
Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team
Lebanon have assembled a cross-code coaching dream team that includes Michael Cheika, Matt King, Nick Davis, Will Genia and Robbie Farah for the World Cup.
Brisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton
Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook will depart from her role when her four year contract expires in early 2027, sparking a global search for her replacement.
‘Very comfortable’: Roos defend trade for ‘sorry’ Swan
After pulling off one of their biggest trades, North Melbourne won't say if Nick Blakey gave assurances about his role in the Pullman Hotel scandal.
Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight
Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.
The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong
The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.
McVeigh’s dream team builds as Bombers poach assistant
Daniel Pratt hopes to play a key role in a special new era at Essendon after being lured to the Bombers as a senior assistant coach under Mark McVeigh.
New Dog Butters mulled making AFL exit public in-season
After his mega move to the Western Bulldogs, Zac Butters has declared he sees a future where AFL players publicly confirm their intention to leave in season.
Yeo gives verdict on Kangaroos’ fullback shootout
Captain Isaah Yeo has declared there is no wrong answer between Reece Walsh and James Tedesco as the pair fight for the Kangaroos' fullback jersey.
‘Disjointed’: WNBA causing Aussie scheduling headaches
One of the WNBL's star players has labelled an overlap between the WNBA and Australia's domestic season "hard" ahead of the league's tip-off on Thursday.
Lions defender keen to join Bombers, Suns snare duo
Defender Keidean Coleman wants to leave Brisbane for Essendon, while Hawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast.
Aussie marathon record obliterated in Chicago
Izzi Batt-Doyle has smashed the national marathon record with her sixth-placed finish in Chicago, dominating in such fashion that she celebrated the last 150m.
‘Close to my heart’: Nan put the Fiji fire inside Kurt
Fiji firebrand Kurt Donoghoe will be playing for his late grandmother when he brings his explosive talents to the table in the World Cup.
Holbrook earns reward for Knights grand final charge
Newcastle have extended the contract of coach Justin Holbrook following the club's return to the NRL grand final.
Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia
Jahrome Hughes is channelling the lingering anguish of New Zealand's 2022 World Cup semi-final heartbreak into their opener against their trans-Tasman rivals.
Win it or bin it: Kostecki on Bathurst 1000 inspiration
Overtaking Anton De Pasquale on the last lap, Brodie Kostecki dedicated his surprise Bathurst 1000 victory to Australian motorsport icon Dick Johnson.
Verstappen roars to Singapore win as Piastri bags fifth
Max Verstappen has stormed to a comfortable victory at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix but Australia's Oscar Piastri claimed a battling fifth place for McLaren.
Lightning strikes twice for Smith but darkness an issue
Australia have a clear advantage in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, but early sunsets could leave them in a hurry to set up a victory in time.
Hot-shooting Taipans tame Hawks in NBL
Dark horse Cairns have made it three consecutive wins, knocking down 18 three-pointers to see off the plucky Illawarra by 10 points in Wollongong.
Tears flow as Kostecki takes shock Bathurst 1000 crown
Brodie Kostecki has won his second Bathurst 1000, prevailing at Mount Panorama after rival Anton De Pasquale ran out of fuel while leading on the last lap.
Roos defeat Dockers, Blues down Swans in Sydney
North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday.
Gagai eyes second World Cup title, with his second team
Nine years after winning the Rugby League World Cup with Australia, Dane Gagai is chasing a second title but this time wearing New Zealand's black and white.
Blues duo discharged after hospital treatment
AFL club Carlton says players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan's trips to hospital this weekend stemmed from separate incidents.
Fanning ditches crutches to guide WA to Shield win
Just a day after being forced to use crutches, Sam Fanning has hit an unbeaten 14 off 82 balls batting at No.10 to lift WA to a memorable Shield victory.