Oliver didn’t want to leave Dees, ready to knuckle down
Melbourne were never tempted to trade Clayton Oliver, coach Simon Goodwin says, and the midfielder insists he did not want to leave.
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Jones walking is ‘sensible outcome’, says RA boss Waugh
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the departure of Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is the sensible outcome after the side's disastrous World Cup campaign.
WBBL umpiring, technology in spotlight in Hobart win
Hobart Hurricanes opener Lizelle Lee has been given a life before hitting 91 in her side's 24-run WBBL win over the Sydney Thunder.
Oliver, Smith put on notice as Demons defend culture
Clayton Oliver's long-term future at Melbourne remains on shaky ground following a tough year on and off the field for the star midfielder.
Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines.
Kiwis can upset Kangaroos in Hamilton: Freeman
Former New Zealand captain Gary Freeman believe the Kiwis can make history and win the inaugural Pacific Cup final against Australia on home soil.
Magpies AFLW star Schleicher out for season with injury
Collingwood star Ruby Schleicher's AFLW season has been cut short to just two games after scans revealed a significant knee injury for the dual All-Australian.
CA eye-off third umpire for all WBBL games next season
Big Bash officials are looking to have a third-umpire available for all WBBL games, after the gap in technology between TV and streamed games was highlighted.
Jockey great Oliver ready for Melbourne Cup finale
Damien Oliver is hoping a final fling aboard European import Alenquer will help him secure a fourth Melbourne Cup victory before his retirement.
Suns veteran Casboult to play on for 14th AFL season
Veteran Gold Coast forward Levi Casboult has earned another contract extension and will play under new Suns coach Damien Hardwick in 2024.
NRL stars’ arrest a parody of proper policing: lawyer
NRL duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are fighting charges in a three-day court hearing, with alleged heavy-handed policing the theme of their defence.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster spruiked for Wallabies role
Steve Larkham and Dan McKellar are the frontrunners to take over from Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach with former All Blacks boss Ian Foster also in the frame.
Matildas keen to stay full throttle against Taiwan
The Matildas have already secured passage to the next round of Olympic qualifying, but they still want to go all-out against Taiwan in Perth.
Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win
Sam Kerr has scored a memorable hat-trick in front of her home fans as the Matildas crushed the Philippines 8-0 in their Olympic qualifier.
Eddie Jones quits as Wallabies coach
Eddie Jones has quit as Wallabies coach after a disastrous return that included Australia failing to make the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
Aussie Stubbs headed to Augusta after amateur title win
Aussie Jasper Stubbs has come from six shots back to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on the second play-off hole to earn a Masters and Open start.
Hawks’ Bates, Bodey shut down Power in AFLW
A super performance in midfield by Emily Bates and four goals by Greta Bodey has steered Hawthorn to an eight-point AFLW win over Port Adelaide.
Bullets ride luck on sweet NBL Sunday against Tasmania
Jordon Crawford's long-range attempt to send Tasmania's NBL thriller to overtime rimmed out as Brisbane, led by Nathan Sobey, hung on for a 90-87 win.
Tassie pull off record Shield chase to beat Queensland
Tasmania have chased down 432 against Queensland for the biggest successful run chase in their Sheffield Shield history in a thrilling finish in Hobart.
Bizarre run out helps Adelaide end Heat’s WBBL start
Amanda-Jade Wellington has effected a bizarre run out to help Adelaide beat Brisbane in the WBBL, after the Melbourne Stars also defeated Perth.
Goulding fires Melbourne to sixth straight NBL win
Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding has led the NBL ladder leaders to a sixth straight win in a fighting performance against the Illawarra Hawks.
Reynolds out-duels Kostecki for Super Gold Coast win
David Reynolds is a Supercars winner for the first time in five years after out-duelling series leader Brodie Kostecki in a thrilling end to the Gold Coast leg.
NSW’s winless Shield streak continues with loss to Vics
Victoria have secured their first win of the Sheffield Shield season with a commanding 205-run thumping of struggling NSW at the MCG.
South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time
A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.
Bathurst 500 to kick-start 2024 Supercars calendar
The sacred home of motorsport in Australia will play host to Supercars beginning their season in 2024 after a 'SuperFest' was announced by organisers.
England seal series win over Tonga with Ashton double
Warrington's Matty Ashton has scored two tries as England sealed a Test series victory over Tonga with a 14-4 victory in Huddersfield.
Star import’s injury mars Taipans’ NBL win over Kings
Injury-hit Cairns have shrugged off last week's heartbreaker in Illawarra to claim the prized scalp of Sydney, 87-80, but at a cost.
French forward backs Macarthur young guns to fire
Valere Germain is confident Macarthur's young Bulls will come to the fore as Mile Sterjovski's side juggle A-League Men and AFC Cup commitments.
Kangaroos thump Kiwis ahead of Pacific decider
The Kangaroos will take confidence into the Pacific Nations Championship decider next week after scoring six tries en route to a 36-18 victory over New Zealand.
Zahra picks Without A Fight for Melbourne Cup
Mark Zahra will not ride last year's winner Gold Trip in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington next month, instead opting to partner Without A Fight.
Jillaroos’ win streak ended by Kiwis in Pacific clash
Australia's seven-year winning streak has been ended by New Zealand, who shocked the Jillaroos 12-6 in their Pacific Championships clash in Melbourne.