AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system
AFL teams ranked ninth and 10th will be in contention to win the premiership from next season with a wildcard round to be introduced.
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Roar go fourth on ALM ladder after thumping Jets
Brisbane Roar showcased their attacking wares with a 3-0 win over Newcastle, with central defender Lucas Herrington scoring a beauty from a corner.
Victory import sinks Wanderers with stunning hat-trick
Melbourne Victory have ensured the 200-game coaching milestone of Jeff Hopkins was a memorable one, with the team coming from behind to produce a 4-1 win.
Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner
New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Gardner snares 5-15 as Scorchers cop embarrassing loss
Melbourne Renegades have repeated last season's WBBL final win over Brisbane Heat while the Sixers crushed Perth by 10 wickets at the WACA.
Australia to feel home advantage in Ashes build-up
While Australia have almost all their players in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes, England will be left to play a squad game at a suburban ground in Perth.
Jillaroos show their class to defend Pacific Cup
Australia have beaten New Zealand 40-8 in the Pacific Cup final, showing the rest of the globe they have some catching up to do before the 2026 World Cup.
Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals ‘monkey’
The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.
Gold Coast star suffers ‘serious’ Ashes injury
AJ Brimson could miss a large chunk of the Titans' pre-season after injuring his shoulder in England's third Test defeat to the Kangaroos in Leeds.
Cook Islands smash South Africa, book World Cup ticket
Cook Islands have booked their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney.
‘Just an incredible human’: skipper’s tribute to Reece
Reece Walsh has been hailed "an incredible human" by his Kangaroos' skipper after he started and finished Australia's Ashes series triumph in inimitable style.
Ugly Italian job puts heat on Wallabies coach Schmidt
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is under pressure to revive his side's flagging fortunes following a disastrous spring tour loss to lowly-ranked Italy in Udine.
Mission accomplished: Kangaroos complete Ashes sweep
Harry Grant and Cameron Munster proved inspirational as Australia wrapped up their three-Test Ashes rugby league whitewash of England at Headingley.
Rai holds slender Abu Dhabi lead as Smylie battles
Aaron Rai will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship with Australia's Elvis Smylie six shots off the lead in 14th.
Norris claims Brazil pole after Piastri’s sprint crash
Lando Norris has grabbed pole place for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to pile more misery on Australian title rival Oscar Piastri, who crashed in the earlier sprint.
United bounce back, unpick Phoenix for Throwdown win
A tight contest between the NBL's top two sides was blown open after halftime as Melbourne United broke down South East Melbourne for an 11-point derby win.
City beat Victory despite Mata spark in ALM derby
A star turn from Juan Mata wasn't enough for Melbourne Victory to claim A-League Men derby bragging rights, with Melbourne City triumphing 2-0.
Prather keeps cool as Bullets edge out JackJumpers
The JackJumpers have lost another tight home game, Brisbane star Casey Prather the difference with some clutch, final-minute plays.
India win T20 series against Australia after washout
Lightning and rain at the Gabba has ensured India won the Twenty20 series against Australia after just 4.5 overs of India's innings in game five was possible.
Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph
Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.
Cummins ramps up bowling for NSW in encouraging sign
Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled at full pace in the NSW nets as he aims to return for the second Test of the Ashes.
Missing piece: Why ex-Wallaroo is now a Kiwi Fern
Shanice Parker is the daughter of a Jillaroos World Cup player, but meeting her biological father as a teenager has prompted her to represent New Zealand.
After a decade of pain, Foran goes out on his own terms
Kieran Foran is the first to admit his career could have been over at several points in the past decade, but a dream exit looms in the Pacific Cup final.
From micro to whale-size, wonders of the sea on display
Finalists in the prestigious Ocean Photographer of the Year award have gone on display, from tiny crustaceans to giant surf and minke whales.
Yeo: Kangaroos out to finish England on 80-minute high
Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo is determined his side finish their mission to sweep the Ashes series with the complete 80-minute performance that's deserted them.
Advantage Norris: Piastri outpaced in sprint qualifying
Lando Norris has continued his recent superiority over Oscar Piastri, taking pole for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint as the Australian only finished third.
Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss
Hawthorn will sweat the fitness of Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh ahead of a semi-final, with the star duo hurt in a finals loss to North Melbourne.
Triple treat as Hawks soar high on road to recovery
Thanks to a triple threat, the Illawarra Hawks have continued to build some momentum for their NBL championship defence with a 17-point win in Cairns.
Jansen continues hot run as Roar women sink Glory
Bente Jansen has scored two goals in the space of three minutes as Brisbane Roar made it two wins on the trot with a 3-2 victory over Perth.
Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final
Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne will host a preliminary final in a fortnight, after defeating a goalless Hawthorn in a qualifying final.
Visitors fire up to spoil Venom coach’s WNBL milestone
The Fire have finished their five-game road tour to start the WNBL season with another win, seeing off the Geelong Venom after a third-quarter scare.