NSL giant’s A-League ambition at centre of Cup final
South Melbourne are desperate to land a long-craved A-League licence and can showcase their credentials against Melbourne Victory in the Australia Cup final.
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Melbourne and Munster no more? Star weighs his options
Cameron Munster knows he wasn't up to his best in 2026, but is looking to bounce back with a strong World Cup before future contract negotiations start.
‘Why not’: Wilson’s Wallabies plot 40-year first
There is a quiet confidence permeating from the Wallabies, who had a special visitor ahead of Auckland's Bledisloe Cup opener.
Supercars rookie takes Bathurst 1000 provisional pole
Brodie Kostecki's bid for a historic fourth consecutive pole at the Bathurst 1000 has hit a speed bump after a Supercars rookie stunned the grid in qualifying.
Bulldogs sign Butters after contentious five-club deal
The Western Bulldogs have reeled in the biggest fish of the AFL trade period, with superstar Zak Butters crossing from Port Adelaide as a free agent.
Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket’s sandpaper scandal
AAP's sports editor was in South Africa for Australia's tampering-marred 2018 tour, charting how the perfect storm erupted and what stood out in the aftermath.
Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI
Australia will wait until the toss to name their side to face South Africa, with the sight of Cooper Connolly leaving training in a mask adding more intrigue.
‘Back in the fight’: Oscar seeking Singapore slingshot
McLaren's struggles have left Oscar Piastri out of contention for the F1 title but he's still hoping for a strong finish to the season, starting in Singapore.
Clayton, Peirson lead Bulls’ charge in Shield clash
Jack Clayton missed out on a ton as Queensland withstood a shaky start and three rain delays to post 6-258 on day one of their Shield clash with WA.
Taipans hold their nerve to beat Brisbane in NBL
Jaylon Brown laid the foundation and Jack McVeigh provided the finishing touches as the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets by six points.
South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test
South Africa's best bowler Kagiso Rabada has failed to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the first Test against Australia.
Matildas coach backs Fowler’s absence from friendlies
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro supports Mary Fowler missing upcoming friendlies, and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold understands it too.
Roar start ALM missing ‘important piece of the puzzle’
A day on from Brisbane's coach announcing he doesn't want to dwell on last season's poor season riddled with injury, his defender and son has been sidelined.
‘Back to basics’: McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series
Australia's women's cricket team will take to the field for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.
Best-of-five not going anywhere: new Open chief
Best-of-five men's tennis is here to stay at the Australian Open, says new boss Andrew Abdo.
Expect a call: Wallabies coach on cross-code wonder
Mark Nawaqanitawase could still feature on the Wallabies' November tour, with coach Les Kiss keen to reconnect after the cross-code talent's mesmeric NRL form.
‘Live on forever’: Brock inspires Supercars 20 years on
Marking 20 years since Supercars legend Peter Brock's death, Craig Lowndes' latest attempt at the Bathurst 1000 is fuelled by memories of his former mentor.
Cats add ruckman as Swans star mulls trade request
Geelong may have to get creative if Sydney defender Nick Blakey pursues a move to the Cattery after relinquishing another first round pick for Rowan Marshall.
Parramatta sign four-time champ Leniu to lead the line
Parramatta have officially unveiled new star signing Spencer Leniu, who will reunite with his former Panthers teammate Jarome Luai in blue and gold for 2027.
Battle for use of Chiefs NRL team name headed for court
New Zealand Rugby has filed proceedings in the NZ High Court over the decision to name the NRL's Papua New Guinea expansion side the Chiefs.
‘Not about me’: Rennie prepares for Wallabies reunion
Dave Rennie has taken the high ground as the former Wallabies coach prepares to coach against them with the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test.
No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group
Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well.
Hip-drop tackle added to rugby’s global rule book
World Rugby has moved to outlaw the hip-drop tackle that's claimed multiple high-profile victims across codes but previously gone unmentioned in the rule book.
Unsung Lion won’t vie to succeed Fagan as senior coach
Brisbane football manager Danny Daly has ruled himself out of the race to replace Chris Fagan as the Lions' next coach.
‘Stagnated’: Perry talks up WBBL privatisation
Ahead of Australia's women returning to competition with games against Bangladesh, Ellyse Perry is keen to see how the WBBL will benefit from privatisation.
‘Going to smash this bloke’: Gallen warns boxing foe
Two NRL greats will step into the ring for a five-round heavyweight blockbuster that comes down to experience versus an age, size, weight and reach advantage.
Women’s cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns
Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions.
Ridley upbeat as Cats, Bombers swap players and picks
Essendon have traded luckless defender Jordan Ridley to Geelong in a deal for utility Jack Bowes and future draft picks.
‘One of the greats’: Tupou signs off on Roosters career
The Sydney Roosters will be without dependable winger Daniel Tupou next season, after he confirmed he will retire with immediate effect.
Sidelined Eel earns Lebanon World Cup call-up
Mitchell Moses and Adam Doueihi's withdrawal from the Lebanon squad has led to Mohamed Alameddine earning a call-up for the Cedars' World Cup campaign.
Why sons of PNG legends were forced to skip World Cup
Cooper Bai and Lachlan Lam headline a depleted 23-man Papua New Guinea squad assembled by coach Jason Demetriou.