Eight Aussies in Super Rugby Pacific ‘Team of the Year’
New Zealand teams dominate the finals line-up but Australian players are heavily represented in a first Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Year.
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Contract clause could unite Haas brothers
Gold Coast forward Klese Haas could play with older brother Payne in 2027, but first has a 1-0 record over him he wants to add to in the clash with Brisbane.
Controversial Perth Supercars plan wins a famous fan
The WA government wants to build a motorsport street track near Optus Stadium, but the idea has been met with stiff resistance by local residents.
Lions boss to join ‘mothership’ in AFL shake-up
A renowned administrator of AFL clubs is joining the league's headquarters as part of an executive reshuffle.
‘Broncos in his blood’: Haas manager predicts next step
Ahmad Merhi, the manager of Payne Haas, has revealed why money won't be the key factor in his next contract.
Brumbies want Lions share of Wallabies selection
Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, the Brumbies believe they should be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table as Australia's top team.
Socceroos search for a hero as date with destiny looms
The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.
Young gun Bombers goalsneak told to defend first
Highly-rated Essendon small forward Isaac Kako has gone without a goal for three games, but teammate Peter Wright is confident that will soon change.
Olympian’s tragic loss fuels NRL switch with Dragons
Nathan Lawson did not look out of place in his NRL debut for St George Illawarra just over six months after he made the switch from rugby sevens.
‘Hole in my face’: Donoghoe nose best after doc’s fix
Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe suffered a horrific broken nose in his last match but elite work by Dr Peter Hackney has him sprightly ahead of round 14.
Koloamatangi ready for Origin after Blues injury blow
Keaon Koloamatangi says he's better prepared for Origin than he was in his NSW debut, having entered the reckoning after the Blues suffered an injury setback.
High-flying Crows brace for acid test against Brisbane
Adelaide forward Alex Neal-Bullen says the Crows' blockbuster against the Brisbane Lions is an opportunity for them to display a new-found maturity.
Wilson in frame as Reds assess injury damage for finals
The Queensland Reds will likely be without a concussed flyhalf for their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final but hope remains over their Wallabies skipper.
‘It will be weird’: Cleary eyes first clash with Luai
Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai formed an imperious halves pairing at Penrith but will square up against each other for the first time at NRL level in round 14.
Boxing great’s advice in ‘threat’ Opetaia’s title chase
On the cusp of making boxing history, Terence Crawford has explained what's stopping Jai Opetaia make some of his own and how he can overcome it.
Barnett’s Origin fitness clouded as Warriors top Souths
Alex Johnston has scored his 200th career try with a hat-trick for South Sydney against the Warriors, but it wasn't enough to stop the Rabbitohs losing 36-30.
Perfect Fowler-Nembhard inspires Fever in Super Netball
Jamaican powerhouse Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has shot 68 goals without missing to inspire West Coast Fever to a 82-65 smashing of the Queensland Firebirds.
Origin stars breathe new life into Panthers’ NRL season
Penrith have climbed off the bottom of the NRL ladder with a gritty defeat of their most bitter rivals Parramatta.
Johnston close to new deal as NRL try record beckons
Alex Johnston's hopes of breaking Ken Irvine's try-scoring record have been given a significant boost, with talks ramping up on a new deal at South Sydney.
Rowell cleared but is mature-age Demon in strife again?
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has escaped sanction for his glancing blow on an opponent, but Melbourne's Aidan Johnson faces a nervous wait.
Youthful Raiders overpower Roosters in NRL win
Without Jamal Fogarty and Tom Starling, Canberra's future has shone brightly in a 26-24 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Back to drawing board for Popyrin in Paris anti-climax
Alexei Popyrin has been beaten convincingly in straight sets by American Tommy Paul as the Australian men's challenge ended at Roland Garros.
Piastri powers to brilliant Spanish Grand Prix victory
Australia's Oscar Piastri has extended his Formula One championship lead by claiming a superb victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Cats set to welcome back star veteran for Suns showdown
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield has only missed two games with a hamstring injury, but the Cats are confident he is ready to return.
Hawks slumping, Swans facing rare uncertain times
Hawthorn have lost three matches in a row and have more big challenges to come as their premiership credentials face a stern test.
The one thing Nawaqanitawase must fix to dominate NRL
Mark Nawaqanitawase's handling has been ruthlessly exposed by rival NRL sides but Roosters coach Trent Robinson is willing to play the long game.
In rare rugby air, Tokyo Olympian relishes clarity
Lachie Anderson, a Tokyo Olympian and former Rebels winger, has joined an exclusive Australian rugby group after his four-try haul for the Queensland Reds.
Worth the wait? Limbo over as Matildas land Montemurro
Joe Montemurro has been named as the next coach of the Matildas in a deal that runs until the end of the Los Angeles Olympics.
Sprint sensation Kennedy breaks magical 10-second mark
Lachlan Kennedy has joined fellow sprinter Patrick Johnson in one of Australian sport's most exclusive clubs.
City star’s Socceroos hopes hit by fresh injury
Melbourne City dynamo Mathew Leckie battled through a busted nose to star in the A-League Men grand final but is now unlikely to feature for the Socceroos.
‘We throw down’: Tszyu-Fundora rematch on Pacquiao card
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will joust for a world title in a rematch with Sebastian Fundora on a stacked card in Las Vegas headlined by Manny Pacquiao.