The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory
A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off.
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Wanderers left frustrated after dull draw with Roar
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Aussie teenager creates history in World Cup debut
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Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes
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Canberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women
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Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy
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‘The best ever’: Brett Lee hails Cummins’ Aussie attack
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How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick
After a horror AFLW season that ended with the sacking of their coach and football boss, Richmond will enter the draft with the prized No.1 pick.
Green likely to stand his ground and hook in Adelaide
Cameron Green was bowled backing away and trying to hit through the offside in Brisbane, but says Adelaide's dimensions are likely to have him hooking again.
It’s Ben a long time going from Sun rise to Blue heaven
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No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week
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McCullum adamant England have handled Ashes scrutiny
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Melbourne United off target as Kings rule in overtime
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Bears eye big-money maiden jersey after landmark deal
Perth can already lay claim to being an off-field success, with the club on track to be among the NRL's biggest commercial hitters.
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Henschall leads the way as Wildcats crush Bullets
Ben Henshall has scored a team-high 15 points as the Perth Wildcats kept the Brisbane Bullets to their lowest score of the season in a supreme defensive effort.
Butters unfazed by future call as new Port era begins
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Leishman rides like the wind to claim Vic PGA title
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Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement
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Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam’s Sixers
Cooper Connolly has blasted an important half-century to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected clash.
Why drop-in wickets mean Adelaide is no batter’s dream
England believe Adelaide's wicket could play into their hands as they fight to stay in the Ashes, but data shows the old batter's paradise is well in the past.
England’s great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in
Harry Brook has admitted he played "shocking" shots to be dismissed in the first two Tests, as England named their side for the third Test in Adelaide.
Changing tack from Sydney-Hobart office to sailing pro
Andrea Davey used to be the person processing entry forms for boats entering the Sydney to Hobart, now she's the one sailing the high seas professionally.