Hughes chasing redemption for Kiwis against Australia
Jahrome Hughes is channelling the lingering anguish of New Zealand's 2022 World Cup semi-final heartbreak into their opener against their trans-Tasman rivals.
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Win it or bin it: Kostecki on Bathurst 1000 inspiration
Overtaking Anton De Pasquale on the last lap, Brodie Kostecki dedicated his surprise Bathurst 1000 victory to Australian motorsport icon Dick Johnson.
Verstappen roars to Singapore win as Piastri bags fifth
Max Verstappen has stormed to a comfortable victory at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix but Australia's Oscar Piastri claimed a battling fifth place for McLaren.
Lightning strikes twice for Smith but darkness an issue
Australia have a clear advantage in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, but early sunsets could leave them in a hurry to set up a victory in time.
Hot-shooting Taipans tame Hawks in NBL
Dark horse Cairns have made it three consecutive wins, knocking down 18 three-pointers to see off the plucky Illawarra by 10 points in Wollongong.
Tears flow as Kostecki takes shock Bathurst 1000 crown
Brodie Kostecki has won his second Bathurst 1000, prevailing at Mount Panorama after rival Anton De Pasquale ran out of fuel while leading on the last lap.
Roos defeat Dockers, Blues down Swans in Sydney
North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday.
Gagai eyes second World Cup title, with his second team
Nine years after winning the Rugby League World Cup with Australia, Dane Gagai is chasing a second title but this time wearing New Zealand's black and white.
Blues duo discharged after hospital treatment
AFL club Carlton says players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan's trips to hospital this weekend stemmed from separate incidents.
Fanning ditches crutches to guide WA to Shield win
Just a day after being forced to use crutches, Sam Fanning has hit an unbeaten 14 off 82 balls batting at No.10 to lift WA to a memorable Shield victory.
High voltage Georgia lifts Aussies to ODI series win
Sobhana Mostary struck a scintillating and record-breaking ton for Bangladesh before Australia's Georgia Voll responded in kind to secure a crushing ODI win.
Wallabies’ injuries pile up after Bledisloe loss
Jordan Petaia's hopes of a Test return have been dashed after he joined fellow centre Len Ikitau on the Wallabies' injury list ahead of their Sydney Bledisloe.
‘Four-in-one’: Kipchoge sets Melbourne race record
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has claimed his first marathon victory in three years, delighting the crowd with a race-record run in Melbourne.
Kostecki prevails in second Bathurst 1000 crown
Brodie Kostecki has won the Bathurst 1000 for the second time, prevailing at Mount Panorama after rival Anton De Pasquale ran out of fuel on the last lap.
‘No excuse’: South bang down A-League door with Cup win
South Melbourne are basking in the glory of their Australia Cup final win and are ready to break down the door to get in the A-League.
Suns stamp AFLW top-four credentials as Crows rebound
Gold Coast have continued their top-four charge with a historic AFLW win over Melbourne, as the Adelaide Crows flew back into the finals hunt.
South Melbourne stun Victory to claim Australia Cup
South Melbourne have stunned Melbourne Victory on penalties to become the first NPL team to win the Australia Cup, enhancing their claim to join the A-League.
Renshaw’s 10-year wait worth it for Australia in Durban
Matt Renshaw has spent close to a decade wanting to add to a century he scored as a 20-year-old in 2017. In Durban he has done that and put Australia on top.
Inglis return to add to Australia’s selection quandary
Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.
Bledisloe blues: Wallabies’ Eden Park curse continues
The Wallabies threatened to end a 40-year Eden Park winless streak before the All Blacks romped home to maintain their 23-year hold on the Bledisloe Cup.
Great Scott: Aussie winds back the clock in epic round
Adam Scott enters the final day of the Baycurrent Classic with a golden chance to convert recent strong form into his first win on the PGA Tour since 2020.
Forgotten Test quick sparks superb Shield fightback
A five-wicket haul from Jhye Richardson has created chaos and left Western Australia just 67 runs away from a comeback Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland.
Aussie’s Dream: young gun wins through to WNBA Finals
Izzy Borlase, the 22-year-old Australian who made her WNBA debut this year and is the reigning WNBL MVP, has helped lift Atlanta into the WNBA Finals.
Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge
Samoa's co-captain Junior Paulo has offered a helping hand to four Newcastle players ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.
‘Make him proud’: all black and Whyte for Kiwi enforcer
The legacy of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves continues to drive New Zealand prop Naufahu Whyte as he eyes World Cup glory after a dream season for Sydney Roosters.
‘Pioneers’: Fiji women set to inspire at World Cup
Fiji are looking to make a splash at the upcoming Women's Rugby League World Cup but also want to keep building pathway programs in the Pacific nation.
Straddie Punter: Eagle Farm bets and interstate value plays
The Queenslander breaks down a massive day of racing headlined by the Queensland Cup and Tattersall’s Members Cup at Eagle Farm. From key local picks like Ratenotice and Cavalry Man to top interstate plays like Jigsaw at Caulfield, we’ve got your weekend covered. Read the full column for our complete best bets, value roughies, and Eagle Farm quaddie strategy! Check final scratchings, track ratings, rail positions and current prices before betting. Gamble responsibly. For confidential support, contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858.
Back, up and down again: Renshaw’s wild ride to No.5
Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests. But the Queenslander insists that is not an issue.
Kerr ankle injury as error-hit Matildas fall to Germany
With their eyes firmly set on the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas received a reality check in a loss to a European powerhouse.
Victory ready for South to bring the noise in Cup final
Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne fans will both have a huge presence in a sold-out blockbuster Australia Cup final.
Wallabies aiming high on a wing and an Eden Park prayer
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has invited the Wallabies to kick for their wingers, confident it will play into the hosts' hands at their Eden Park fortress.