Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call
New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject.
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India chase on point, level series against Australia
Despite some Tim David white-ball fireworks, India have held their nerve to chase down Australia's 6-186 and square the series with two games to play.
Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga’s Katoa taken to hospital
New Zealand fullback Keano Kini cut loose in a 40-14 Pacific Cup demolition of an awful Tonga at Eden Park to storm into the final against Samoa.
Church saves Jillaroos in narrow win over Kiwi Ferns
Abbi Church had huge boots to fill on debut for Australia at No.1 in the absence of Tamika Upton but starred in a 10-4 Pacific Cup win over the Kiwi Ferns.
Lions beat Pies, seal Demons qualifying final clash
Brisbane have scored a 20-point win over Collingwood to claim third place on the AFLW ladder and tee up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.
Bendigo’s spirited showing hands Sydney third loss
The Bendigo Spirit have picked up their second consecutive win as young gun Izzy Borlase starred in an 88-75 dismantling of the Sydney Flames.
LA Dodgers win back-to-back World Series
The dominant Los Angeles Dodgers have become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series.
Noosa champ lays out welcome Matt for Olympic stars
Matthew Hauser won his first Noosa Triathlon a fortnight after his world championship triumph while Brit Jess Fullagar claimed the women's crown in her debut.
Joint suffers rare blip; Birrell into Chennai final
Maya Joint has missed out on a place in the final in Hong Kong Open but Kimberly Birrell wins epic match to reach decider in Chennai.
Dolan whips out secret weapon in Melbourne Cup defence
Top jockey Robbie Dolan believes Royal Supremacy is a genuine Melbourne Cup chance as the Irish expat eyes another slice of Flemington history.
England dominate Wallabies despite Harry Potter magic
England have crushed the Wallabies' hopes of back-to-back wins at Twickenham, winning comfortably 25-7 in a largely one-sided affair.
Kangaroos beat England to maintain Ashes stranglehold
Australia have beaten a physical England side 14-4 in Liverpool, wrapping up a 14th straight Ashes series victory with one Test still to play.
Kings snap NBL funk to blast away Bullets
Xavier Cooks found his groove as Sydney defied Brisbane's third-quarter rally to streak to a 37-point win and break a two-game NBL losing streak.
Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot
Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.
Matildas veteran strikes on return as Roar beat Victory
Tameka Yallop has come off the bench to fire Brisbane Roar to a win over Melbourne Victory in wet and wild conditions, while Sydney FC drew with Melbourne City.
McVeigh’s return nets Cairns an upset win over Tasmania
Big-money Cairns signing Jack McVeigh has returned to Tasmania to help his new team to an unexpected NBL victory.
Cup of joy as favourite handed ‘perfect’ barrier draw
Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy could not have asked for a better result after Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours drew barrier eight for the great race.
Toure de force as hat-trick hero helps Sydney jolt Jets
Sydney FC have beaten Newcastle 4-1 thanks to hat-trick heroics from recruit Al Hassan Toure.
The eye-catching NRL auditions in PNG’s dominant win
Exactly a year out from the PNG Chiefs being able to hit the market for NRL players, their national side has claimed the Pacific Bowl by flogging Fiji.
Adelaide strike down Capitals to secure first win
The Adelaide Lightning have overcome the UC Capitals 73-65 in a tense encounter thanks to help from their WNBA import, Sania Feagin.
Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win
Gold Coast have slotted three late goals to finish a tough AFL season on a high, upsetting Richmond by 14 points at Ikon Park.
Boom time: Giddey heights, Daniels delights
Dyson Daniels hit back while Josh Giddey had a career-high night as Chicago improved to 5-0 for the first time since Michael Jordan's 1996-97 championship team.
India’s relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep
After destroying India with the white ball, star Australia quick Josh Hazlewood will play for NSW in an ideal preparation for the Ashes.
Klemmer’s future decided as prop leaves the Dragons
David Klemmer will have a new home in 2026, locking in his future after going unsigned by St George Illawarra.
Gentle spray preps Hill to deliver on Noosa promise
Richelle Hill was identified as a future Noosa champion by the event's queen Ashleigh Gentle, who even taught the young gun how to properly spray champagne.
Price is right for Australian netball’s top player gong
Jamie-Lee Price has won the Liz Ellis Diamond as the game's best player, rewarded for her efforts with the Giants and on the international netball stage.
Netball’s unique hurdle en route to Brisbane Olympics
Netball is desperate to be included in the 2032 Olympics, but the female-led sport's path to Brisbane is clouded by gender targets set by the IOC.
Halloween nightmare in Paris revisited for the Demon
Alex de Minaur has suffered another nightmarish defeat in Paris at the hands of his old tormentor Alexander Bublik - and on Halloween too.
‘No one better’: red-hot Zahra steals show on Derby day
Mark Zahra has secured four straight wins on Victoria Derby day, piloting hot favourite Observer to victory in the $2 million Group 1 feature at Flemington.
Breakers live up to their name to destroy NBL champions
The New Zealand Breakers kept the foot down this time and destroyed the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points for their first road win of the NBL season.
‘Huge win’: Flyers put out Fire in see-sawing thriller
The Southside Melbourne Flyers have ended Townsville's unbeaten streak in the WNBL, defeating the Fire 89-83 thanks to another star turn from Cayla George.