Springboks smash Wallabies to open Rugby Championship
South Africa have inflicted the first defeat on the Wallabies under the coaching tenure of Joe Schmidt, thrashing the Australians in Brisbane
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Allen’s clutch kick gives West Coast back-to-back wins
West Coast have surged late to beat North Melbourne by five points in Hobart, with Oscar Allen kicking the match-winner with just 18 seconds remaining.
Dangerfield stars as Cats pip Dockers in Perth
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield committed a horror late blooper, but it didn't end up costing his team in an 11-point win over Fremantle.
Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive
Brisbane scored 36 unanswered points to stun North Queensland 42-18 in Townsville with centre Kotoni Staggs playing the game of his life.
Flanagan accused of bite, Sele hospitalised in Dogs win
Stephen Crichton accused Kyle Flanagan of biting and Hame Sele was taken to hospital with a heart issue during Canterbury's win over St George Illawarra.
Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons
An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.
Suns all but sink Bombers’ AFL finals hopes in thriller
Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.
Retiring kayaker Wood hails Kiwi legend Harrington
Triple Olympian Alyce Wood says sprint kayaker Lisa Carrington is a "freak" after her Kiwi rival stormed to her eighth Olympic gold medal.
Stop the bickering over Brisbane’s Olympics: Meares
Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares is demanding an end to the bickering about Brisbane's 2032 Olympics.
Stingers wounded but proud after losing water polo gold
The Stingers have endured an 11-9 defeat to Spain in their women's water polo gold-medal match, but were left humbled by their great, if bumpy, Olympic journey.
Diver Rousseau surprises himself in near medal miss
Australia's former diving world champion Cassiel Rousseau has finished fourth in a 10m platform final that, aside from a Chinese victory, didn't go to script.
Suns delight in rising star Mac Andrew’s late heroics
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes match-winner Mac Andrew can become a special player, and is adamant Jack Lukosius's future lies with the Suns.
With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response
After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.
Coach Goodwin optimistic about Demons’ future
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Demons will attack their last two games at "full bore" despite their finals aspirations being extinguished.
Ciraldo won’t fixate on Bulldogs’ top-four hopes
Canterbury are tantalisingly close to making a charge at the NRL's top four but coach Cameron Ciraldo isn't become distracted by any fairytale stories.
Comparisons to greats premature after milestone: Turbo
Manly flyer Tom Trbojevic doesn't think he's of the same calibre as Brett Stewart despite joining the legendary fullback in the Sea Eagles' 100 club.
Stunning silver medal for Jessica Hull in Olympic 1500
Jessica Hull has won a sensational silver medal in the women's 1500m at the Paris Olympics to etch her name in Australia's athletic history books.
Parker’s plea as Games’ boxing future goes on the line
Australia won two boxing medals at an Olympics for the first time since 1960 but the sport is far from assured a place at Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Flanagan referred to NRL judiciary after biting claim
St George Illawarra's NRL finals hopes could hinge on Kyle Flanagan's judiciary hearing after he was referred directly, charged with dangerous contact.
Marshall stands tall as Saints add to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, with ruckman Rowan Marshall leading the way.
Dutch star Sifan Hassan win’s Olympic women’s marathon
Dutch star Sifan Hassan has won the Olympic women's marathon, with Jess Stenson the leading Australian in 13th place.
Hufanga powers Brisbane to record NRLW thrashing
Barnstorming centre Mele Hufanga has starred as Brisbane recorded their biggest win in seven NRLW seasons, a 44-4 thrashing of Gold Coast.
French show way for Boomers wanting a Brisbane moment
The French basketball team used the Paris stage to take their best shot at the mighty United States, but can the Boomers do the same in Brisbane in 2032?
Rookie Iro firing Sharks title push with dad’s advice
Cronulla Sharks centre Kayal Iro has taken advice from his legendary father to heart and is driving the club towards a top-four finish with powerful displays.
Cats peaking at right time as AFL flag race heats up
Geelong's 11-point win over Fremantle has put them in the box seat to secure a top-four berth, and they are right in the hunt for second spot.
NRL’s Sele cleared of heart issue after hospitalisation
Hame Sele left St George Illawarra's NRL round-23 loss in an ambulance after complaining of chest pains but has since been cleared of a cardiac issue.
Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian ‘Raygun’
The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.
Red-hot Hawks smash Carlton, surge into AFL’s top eight
Hawthorn have replaced Carlton in the top eight after posting their biggest win of the AFL season at a sun-drenched MCG.
Dolphins pip Warriors in golden-point thriller
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan came off the bench to land an 83rd-minute field goal and secure a vital 34-32 NRL win over the Warriors.
Record-busting Aussies say au revoir to great Olympics
Australia's triumphant athletes were left revelling in the Stade de France, as Paris bid au revoir to its magnificent Olympic Games.
Sharpe bags four tries as Knights remain in finals hunt
A four-try haul from Fletcher Sharpe has helped Newcastle hold off Wests Tigers and remain in the race for an NRL finals berth.