Yengi stars as Socceroos beat Palestine 5-0
Australia have ended the current phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches after defeating Palestine 5-0 in Perth.
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Real work starts now as Socceroos plot World Cup path
The Socceroos have cruised through the first phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches, but the task will get a whole lot tougher from here.
Titmus tunes up for Paris with freestyle world record
Breaking the world record in the 200m freestyle at Australia's Olympic swimming trials is merely a "bonus", Ariarne Titmus says, as the Paris Games loom.
Brisbane beast Willison back for impact against Souths
Brisbane's bench lacked thrust last week, but that is set to change with tyro Xavier Willison rushed back to play South Sydney.
McKeown disappointed despite nudging world record
Swim star Kaylee McKeown has gone within a whisker of her 100m backstroke world record at Australia's Olympic selection trials in Brisbane.
Sharpe steps down as chief of Sport Integrity Australia
David Sharpe is stepping down as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, saying the organisation has achieved much in the four years since inception.
Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style
Australia have booked their place in the final eight at the T20 World Cup after a record-setting thrashing of Namibia in Antigua.
Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.
Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is confident newly re-signed five-eighth Noah Lolesio will be back in the Wallabies squad after a stellar Super Rugby season.
AFL has ‘gone too far’ on free-kick clarity, says Lyon
Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.
Former champ tips Day, Smith to fire at golf’s US Open
Geoff Ogilvy, Australia's most recent US Open champion, is tipping Jason Day and Cameron Smith to rise to contend at golf's most gruelling major.
Pangai on ice for Dolphins with hamstring injury
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says new recruit Tevita Pangai Junior will have to wait a week before being considered for selection.
Storm ready for wild Warriors reception
Melbourne's Jahrome Hughes isn't expecting much love in Auckland, with the Warriors desperate to crack a nine-year losing streak in front of a sold-out stadium.
Lyon defends Saints’ game style, tagger here to stay
Ross Lyon is unmoved by criticism of St Kilda's stodgy performances but admits he'd like to see more "sizzle" from his team going forward.
Relaxed Chalmers in top shape at Olympic swim trials
Kyle Chalmers says he's in the best shape of his life as he plots his path to the Paris Olympics.
Abdo warns clubs face sanctions if they approach Galvin
The NRL have warned they will punish any club who speaks to Lachlan Galvin while he is contracted to Wests Tigers, as the teen's close friend backs him to stay.
Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene
Toby Greene says his eighth-placed Giants have not faltered in their aspirations for a premiership despite falling to a fourth defeat in five games.
Scrutiny will make Sharks’ Hynes stronger: coach
Nicho Hynes' position in the NSW State of Origin side has come under scrutiny but Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon can see an upside to the pressure.
Wallabies star Gordon joins Titans as code war ramps up
The Gold Coast Titans have signed Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby.
NRL insists competitiveness part of PNG criteria
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has maintained that the league will consider whether a team in Papua New Guinea will be competitive on-field before expansion is approved.
Penrith sign Tigers back Kepaoa as cover for May
Penrith have signed Wests Tigers back Asu Kepaoa on an 18-month deal, with the Auckland-born centre to fill the gap created by Taylan May at the Panthers.
‘Not an even comp’: Swans’ Longmire denies byes benefit
Adamant his club's red-hot form has nothing to do with two early season byes, Sydney coach John Longmire says there are inequalities across the competition.
Celebrity swimmer Simpson’s last roll of Olympic dice
The coach of pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson says the 27-year-old faces a stiff challenge to make Australia's Olympic team.
Feeney out to close Supercars gap on Brown in Darwin
Determined to stay in touch with Supercars championship leader and teammate Will Brown, Triple Eight's Broc Feeney is looking to repeat his 2023 Darwin form.
Manly’s Brown turns NRL lifeline into new two-year deal
Former NSW State of Origin forward Nathan Brown has extended his contract at Manly, continuing his new lease of life in the NRL.
Swim star Titmus says surgery gifted her perspective
Australian swim ace Ariarne Titmus says surgery last September to remove a benign tumour from an ovary is the best thing that could have happened to her.
Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call
AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.
Lomax defends NSW’s Origin fight as Latrell calls grow
Zac Lomax has defended the 12-man Blues' fight in the opening game of the State of Origin series as Latrell Mitchell looms as a replacement for NSW.
China’s swim doping controversy sucks: Stubblety-Cook
Australia's Olympic breaststroke champion Zac Stubblety-Cook says he has taken a pragmatic approach to the Chinese swimming doping controversy.
Storm hold out Knights in high-scoring NRL encounter
Melbourne have piled on six tries, with five-eighth Tyran Wishart crossing twice, to hold out Newcastle 36-28 to again move to the top of the NRL table.
Olakau’atu injury concern as Panthers down Manly
NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu managed just 23 minutes in Manly's 32-22 NRL loss to Penrith, plunging his availability to play in Origin II into doubt.