‘Quality young men’: Schmidt lauds Wallabies’ spirit
Coach Joe Schmidt is breathing easier after his Wallabies avoided a first-ever loss to Japan with a 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms in Tokyo.
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Young gun stars, City to look into injuries
Melbourne City have beaten Perth Glory 4-0 thanks to a brace from striker Max Caputo, but they are concerned by their recent soft-tissue injuries.
Dockers record big win as AFLW finals chase heats up
Aisling McCarthy has starred as Fremantle easily took care of Richmond to remain in the hunt for an AFLW finals spot.
Pluck of the Irish helps Hawks hammer hapless Bombers
Ireland's Aine McDonagh kicked three goals and equalled the record for the least games taken to kick 50 AFLW goals as Hawthorn shored up a spot in the top four.
Bai shines as PNG hang on to pip Cook Islands
PNG Kumuls unearthed a star of the future in 18-year-old forward Cooper Bai as they hung on for a thrilling 40-28 Pacific Bowl win over brave Cook Islands.
Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes the case for a rugby league Test match to be played in Tonga to make the most of the momentum his side has created.
Cook Islands make history to win Pacific Bowl
Cook Islands have won back-to-back women's rugby league Tests for the first time, blowing Tonga off the park 42-24 to claim the Pacific Bowl in Port Moresby.
Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL
The rise of Tonga and Samoa has laid bare the need for more fairness with funding and support for both nations from the NRL, both coaches claim.
Speedy Mostert saves his best for Supercars finals
Ford ace Chaz Mostert has fired a stunning first shot in the Supercars finals, taming the Gold Coast street circuit in a drama-packed day at Surfers Paradise.
Kohli, Rohit claim perfect send-off with huge SCG win
India's thumping nine-wicket win over Australia at the SCG felt like a Virat Kohli testimonial match, as he and Rohit Sharma starred for the tourists.
Aussie superstar breaks her own 200m world record
Mollie O'Callaghan has extended Australia's golden run of short-course world records in Toronto, bettering her own 200m freestyle mark in remarkable fashion.
Photographers injured after huge Supercars crash
Four photographers were taken to hospital for injuries after Supercars driver Brodie Kostecki crashed his car into a wall during Gold Coast qualifying.
Samoa’s Soward makes bold declaration before Aussie tie
Samoa's women have proven they belong in the same class with Australia and New Zealand, with coach Jamie Soward now believing a World Cup win is possible.
Watching Broncos win grand final fired me up: Cleary
Penrith skipper Nathan Cleary says being a spectator on grand final day has made him desperate to be back playing in the NRL showpiece next season.
Waller’s Cox Plate ‘bonus’ as Via Sistina defends crown
Via Sistina has won the $6 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley, becoming the first horse since legendary mare Winx to win the race in consecutive years.
‘Would be a dream come true’: Sam Kerr’s big ambition
Sam Kerr is back with the Matildas and ready to start taking big steps towards a dream of lifting silverware with the current group of players.
Fa’asuamaleaui won’t make early call on rep future
Kangaroos prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui won't confirm if he will play for Australia in the next Rugby League World Cup, or join Payne Haas in an all-star Samoa pack.
‘I’m always ready, mate’: Demon set for Sinner exam
Alex de Minaur has reached his 30th ATP tour semi-final in Vienna with a big win over Matteo Berrettini -- but will have to get past nemesis Jannik Sinner next.
Birthday-boy Goulding helps Melbourne crush Cairns
Ricky Grace calls them the best team he's seen and Melbourne United showed why, keeping their undefeated record intact by demolishing the Taipans in Cairns.
Power stun Crows as Tahau sets AFLW goalkicking record
Port Adelaide have beaten fierce foes Adelaide for the first time in the AFLW with Indy Tahau setting a goalkicking record.
Fitting end to frantic campaign for track star Gout
It took a meet record for Gout Gout to hold off one of the toughest challenges to his soaring career in the GPS Championships in Brisbane.
‘So much more to give’: Kerr wants Matildas captaincy
Superstar striker Sam Kerr will make her long-awaited international return from injury against Wales and has made her feelings clear on the Matildas captaincy.
Hercules Haas crucial to ending Samoa’s losing streak
Samoa have lost their past six Tests, but the form of Payne Haas last week amidst injury carnage gives coach Ben Gardiner faith they can overcome Tonga.
Waters sets record in ‘pretty wild’ finals practice
Cam Waters has smashed the all-time record at the Gold Coast 500 to open his finals campaign as his Supercars rivals struggled to master the street circuit.
Titans all in on Hannay as Bellamy puts call on hold
Josh Hannay will coach Gold Coast for the next three years after Craig Bellamy pushed back any decision on his coaching future.
Wildcats, Bullets make import calls in NBL finals bids
David Duke Jr will bring four years of NBA experience to the Perth Wildcats' back-court, while the Brisbane Bullets have added American guard Dakota Mathias.
‘Finally’: Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success
The WNBL has entered a flashy new era, and Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson believes the seeds for sustained success have been planted.
Robust ex-Wallabies winger calls time on Test career
Marika Koroibete says his Test career is "done", happy to pass the baton to the Wallabies' next-generation wingers aspiring to play at the 2027 World Cup.
‘How I’d do it’: Longley’s NBA plan for Aussie great
Patty Mills isn't among the 14 Australians on NBA rosters this season but Luc Longley expects the Boomers great, now 37, will soon join them.
‘Somewhat surprising’: new Wallabies captain caught out
Shock new Wallabies captain Nick Champion de Crespigny is confident he has the team to lead to a vital victory over Japan in Saturday's spring tour opener.
Saints did Giants young gun ‘dirty’, says GWS skipper
GWS captain Toby Greene is happy to see young gun Leek Aleer remain in Sydney, despite a failed trade to St Kilda leaving the defender "rattled".