Australia could lose 2026 Comm Games hosting rights
Australia could lose hosting rights of the 2026 Commonwealth Games as three other regions emerge as potential saviours of the multi-sport event.
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RA CEO rules out any more Suaalli-like raids on NRL
First-year CEO Phil Waugh says Rugby Australia won't be buying into any bidding war with NRL clubs as the player tug-of-war between the two codes escalates.
Matildas Carpenter, Crummer open with WECL wins
Defending champions Barcelona and eight-time winners Lyon, featuring Aussie Ellie Carpenter, have scored huge wins to open their Champions League group stages.
AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW
The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.
Socceroos without Boyle for WCQ clash with Bangladesh
Forward Martin Boyle will miss the Socceroos' opening World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh but will be in contention to face Palestine.
Six-in-six match-winning cricket ball to be displayed
The ball with which a Queensland club cricketer took six wickets in the final over to bowl his team to victory is to go on display.
Adelaide United’s Irankunda to join Bayern Munich
Adelaide United prodigy Nestory Irankunda will join German giants Bayern Munich in July next year after being sold for an undisclosed sum.
Injury-prone Cheatle a chance of making Test debut
Lauren Cheatle is ever so close to making her Australian Test debut, four years after injuries stalled her international career.
NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo
NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.
James Maloney joins Cowboys as NRL assistant coach
Former star NRL playmaker James Maloney has inked a two-year deal as North Queensland assistant coach where he will specialise in working on the side's attack.
Dolphins will rise to challenging NRL draw: CEO Reader
The Dolphins have been given some hurdles to overcome in the 2024 NRL draw but CEO Terry Reader says they are ready to make the most of an early season bonus.
Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash
Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney are confident they can upset AFLW heavyweights Adelaide.
North skipper Kearney craves second AFLW premiership
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney says the Kangaroos' thumping qualifying final win over Melbourne was the best of her storied AFLW career.
Coach Smith keen to lead Roar ALW squad to ‘next level’
Former A-League Men striker Alex Smith will replace the axed Garrath McPherson as the Brisbane Roar's ALW coach.
Rain could force World Cup toss rethink in Kolkata
Australia's plan of batting first if they win the World Cup semi-final toss and putting South Africa under pressure could be impacted by forecast rain.
Struggling Hawks axe NBL coach Jackomas
A 2-7 start to the NBL season, after a horror first-year campaign, has cost coach Jacob Jackomas his job at the Illawarra Hawks.
Sharks big winners as 2024 NRL draw released
Cronulla have been handed the best draw of all teams for the 2024 NRL season, while Melbourne, South Sydney and Parramatta face tough schedules.
Corey Waddell grows from ‘tough times’ at Bulldogs
Forward Corey Waddell believes tough lessons learned at Canterbury will come in handy as he rejoins Manly for Anthony Seibold's second season in charge.
Each team’s 2024 NRL draw at a glance
An analysis of each team's NRL draw, with matches against top-four and top-eight teams from 2023 as well as free-to-air games and five-day turnarounds.
Selectors prepare for life after Lanning ahead of India
Australia's selectors are likely to hold off naming a full-time replacement for Meg Lanning when they announce their squad for a multi-format tour of India.
Carmichael cameo gives Sydney last-ball WBBL win
The Sydney Sixers have secured a final-ball win over the Hobart Hurricanes in the WBBL on the back of Mathilda Carmichael's unbeaten 32.
Brisbane Roar sack ALW coach Garrath McPherson
Brisbane Roar's ALW coach Garrath McPherson has been axed after just four rounds of the season with a replacement yet to be confirmed.
Gold Coast bowler’s six wickets in an over goes global
A third-grade cricketer from Queensland has made headlines around the world after taking six wickets in six balls to win a club match in a stunning last over.
Waratahs commit to RA alignment, Brumbies not so keen
Rugby Australia has taken the first step towards centralisation, with New South Wales the first state to commit to an alignment with the governing body.
Averillo arrives to give Dolphins strike, speed in 2024
Former Canterbury centre Jake Averillo had arrived at the Dolphins enthused about striking up a lethal centre pairing with Herbie Farnworth.
Socceroos’ Behich targets top spot in WC qualifying
The Socceroos are heavily favoured to top a group consisting of Bangladesh, Lebanon and Palestine as their World Cup qualifying campaign kicks off in Melbourne.
Bellamy’s round one record under threat from Panthers
A Craig Bellamy-coached Storm team has never lost in the opening round of the NRL, dating back to 2003, but premiers Penrith are set to test that streak.
NRL eye record women’s crowd with Brisbane Origin clash
A women's State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium on the night before Magic Round gets underway has the potential to be a world-record crowd for the NRL.
Crows were boring in AFLW finals loss, says Marinoff
Adelaide midfielder Ebony Marinoff says the Crows were guilty of boring ball use in their upset AFLW qualifying loss to Brisbane.
Des Hasler’s Brookvale Oval return set for July
Amid his legal battle with Manly, new Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has learned when he will face his old side in 2024 after the NRL draw was published.
Tiger great Rance reunites with Hardwick at Gold Coast
Retired Richmond great Alex Rance has joined Gold Coast and his former coach Damien Hardwick as a part-time leadership consultant.