Wallaroos to play seven Tests to prepare for World Cup
After claiming their first ever silverware in 2024, the Wallaroos will look to build on their success heading into the Women's Rugby World Cup next year.
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Aussie swimmer Pallister’s message to godmother Fraser
Lani Pallister says godmother Dawn Fraser's setback was 'stressful and frightening' news to digest ahead of the 2024 world short course championships.
Why Lions can defy AFL champion hoodoo and roar again
Dayne Zorko reckons Brisbane's desire to replicate their 2024 success for those who missed out will help them buck a trend that's plagued recent AFL premiers.
‘Floodgates open’ as Buchanan sets new marathon mark
Andy Buchanan is Australia's new marathon record-holder, while Isobel Batt-Doyle ran the third-fastest time for an Australian woman in Valencia.
‘Line in the sand’: Green vows GWS will do better
GWS are determined to right their wrongs, with Tom Green saying his team will learn from their AFL finals crash-out and post-season function scandal.
Future still in doubt for Broncos pair
Brisbane want to keep star outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs beyond 2025 but the signing of Ben Hunt has made that a trickier task.
Aussies have proven they bounce back quickly: Head
Travis Head has cautioned against confusing a bad week with a bad team, insisting Australia will perform under pressure after their concerning loss to India.
Daley to prioritise form over incumbency for 2025 Blues
Returning NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley has indicated he will pick his 2025 side for Game I based on form, not incumbency from the 2024 series win.
Future still in doubt for Bronco duo after Hunt signing
Brisbane want to keep star outside backs Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs beyond 2025 but the signing of Ben Hunt has made that a trickier task.
Micah keeps heat on Arnold in Matildas goalie battle
A class display by Teagan Micah for the Matildas against Brazil was a warning shot to Mackenzie Arnold that the goalkeeping position is still hotly contested.
Skipper bullish on Smith addition to Cats’ engine room
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield believes versatile recruit Bailey Smith will have his biggest impact for his new AFL club in a revamped midfield.
No grudges but Dragons will regret letting me go: Bird
NRL premiership winner Jack Bird is beginning life at Wests Tigers after St George Illawarra allowed him to leave ahead of the 2025 season.
Memories evoked as Australia draw Sweden in Davis Cup
Lleyton Hewitt's Australian team will meet old foes Sweden, away, then face Belgium or Chile, in the qualifying rounds for the Davis Cup final 8.
Petaia chasing NFL dream sparked by Super Bowl memories
Super Bowls, skipping school and former Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu helped put rugby star Jordan Petaia on a path to a potential NFL call-up.
Siddle re-signs with Stars to play BBL into his 40s
Veteran quick Peter Siddle has signed a one-year deal to join Melbourne Stars, who are still hunting for their first Big Bash title.
Matildas haven’t planned for the future well: Sermanni
A-League Women stars and fringe Matildas are set to feature more prominently in Australia's two friendlies against Taiwan.
‘Big reaction to one loss’: Carey expecting bounce back
After their first Test drubbing by India, Pat Cummins' Australia squad are regrouping in Adelaide, determined to hit back.
‘Stare it in the face’: Cox’s first big call as coach
Dean Cox has set the tone for his tenure as Sydney's new head coach, beginning pre-season with a meticulous review of their 60-point AFL grand final defeat.
Foran targets title with ‘new ankle’ after 17th surgery
Gold Coast veteran Kieran Foran has recovered from major ankle surgery and enters his 17th pre-season with no end to his stellar NRL career in sight.
Titans deny release request for gun Pahulu to Bulldogs
Gold Coast refuse to be "bullied" and have denied a release for rookie-of-the-year Josiah Pahulu to join Canterbury.
Renshaw ton fires Bulls to one-day win over Tasmania
Queensland beat Tasmania by 56 runs in the One-Day Cup clash thanks to starring roles by Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Swepson.
Plath takes it to max in lock battle with Gilbert
Dolphins player of the year Max Plath is ready to beat second year syndrome and challenge Tom Gilbert for the coveted No.13 jersey.
Matildas preparing for different test against Taiwan
The Matildas will expect Taiwan to sit deep and be hard to break down in the first of their two international friendlies.
Stars consigned to WBBL wooden spoon after wash out
The Melbourne Stars have slipped to their first WBBL wooden spoon in five years after their last-round match against fellow strugglers Adelaide was washed out.
Bulldogs out of race for Hunt as decision looms
The race for Ben Hunt's signature is officially down to three NRL teams, after Canterbury left the Dolphins, Sydney Roosters and Brisbane to battle it out.
Lee sees upside despite ‘freak’ injury in PGA defence
Min Woo Lee salvaged some momentum despite revealing a "freak" knee injury had hampered him in his Australian PGA Championship title defence.
Aussies staring at embarrassing loss after Kohli ton
Australia are facing one of their heaviest home defeats after India declared with a 533-run lead and reduced the home side to 3-12 in the first Test in Perth.
Bendigo stay unbeaten in WNBL after big comeback
Bendigo have rallied from a 19-point deficit to stretch their unbeaten start to the WNBL season to six games with a 79-71 win over Southside Flyers in Ballarat.
Smith laments blips as title drought continues
Cameron Smith will arrive in Melbourne with an itch to scratch after falling short in a final-round shootout for the second time in two weeks.
Ward leads NSW talent in piling on runs against Blues
NSW juniors Tim Ward, Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Jordan Silk have all scored runs for Tasmania against the Blues, helping them to 4-251 in the Sheffield Shield.
Lowry injury caps horror weekend for Matildas hopefuls
Sydney FC's Hana Lowry has become the latest player to suffer an injury only days after being called up to the Matildas for the first time.