Understated PNG loom as World Cup threat
Workmanlike and underestimated, PNG hope to cause an upset when they take on England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.
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Sydney FC wary of goal-shy Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar have scored just one goal this season and will be desperate to secure their first win when they host Sydney FC.
Addo-Carr gets five as ‘Roos thump Lebanon
Lebanon's Rugby League World Cup campaign is over, suffering a 48-4 defeat at the hands of Australia in Huddersfield.
Hand a concern but Huni’s IQ, grit lauded
Justis Huni's ability to adjust his tactics mid-fight have been lauded but the heavyweight hopes another hand injury won't slow his progress.
Tupou, Skelton aim up for French Test
Australia must end France's 10-Test winning streak if they're to notch back-to-back victories for the first time in more than a year on Sunday.
Finch’s future in limbo with Australia out
Aaron Finch will finish up as Australia's third-most prolific run-scorer in white-ball cricket if his international career is over after the Twenty20 World Cup.
Redbacks catch Hughes short in run-spree
Daniel Hughes was run-out at the bowler's end just as it appeared inevitable the century-maker would steer NSW past South Australia's 331 one-day Cup target.
Scorchers, Strikers notch WBBL wins
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 99 has led Perth past WBBL leaders Sydney Sixers, while Madeline Penna hit 56 not out to guide Adelaide to victory against the Stars.
AFL confirms participants in racism probe
The AFL has confirmed some complainants to have made explosive historical allegations about racism at Hawthorn will take part in the independent investigation.
Philippe leads WA to one-day win over Qld
Western Australia remain unbeaten in domestic one-day competition after a five-run win over Queensland at the WACA.
Lions tame Tigers in AFLW qualifying final
The Brisbane Lions have stormed into a home AFLW preliminary final after a commanding 17-point win against Richmond at Metricon Stadium.
England win ends Australia’s T20 campaign
Australia have been knocked out of the Twenty20 World Cup in the group stage after England defeated Sri Lanka at the SCG to qualify ahead of the hosts.
Bullets survive late Tassie charge in NBL
Brisbane have extended their NBL winning streak to three but had to do it the hard way, almost giving up a huge halftime lead against the Tasmania JackJumpers
North hold on to end Cats’ AFLW season
North Melbourne's defence has stood firm against repeated Geelong attacks to win their elimination AFLW final by two points.
Hard questions after Australia’s T20 exit
Australia's inability to put the foot to the throat of opponents has meant that years of a planning for a home Twenty20 World Cup has resulted in an early exit.
All-Pacific clash packs Origin intensity
Tonga may have sparked the Pacific revolution in 2017, but now it's Samoa who want to join them at the game's top table.
England offer up right royal RLWC triumph
In front of royalty, England have again flexed their World Cup muscle, blasting into the semi-finals with a ruthless 46-6 crushing of Papua New Guinea.
France deny Wallabies in epic encounter
The Wallabies have suffered a gut-wrenching 30-29 loss to 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts and tournament favourites France in Paris.
ALW champions Victory lure Kellond-Knight
Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight has signed with A-League Women champions Melbourne Victory in a boost to their hopes of a third straight title.
Sri Lankan cricketer on sex assault charge
Police allege Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka sexually assaulted a woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs after the pair met for a date.
Aussies expect T20 player turnover: coach
Australia's T20 outfit faces a turnover of players after the failed World Cup defence, coach Andrew McDonald says.
South Africa bundled out of T20 World Cup
South Africa have suffered a shock 13-run loss to the Netherlands, crashing out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage.
Big WBBL day for Schutt and Harris
A quickfire 50 to Brisbane's Laura Harris and a wicket taking milestone for Megan Schutt highlighted the latest day of WBBL action.
Afridi stars as Pakistan make T20 semis
Paceman Shaheen Afridi has taken four wickets as Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Rupert, Cooks injured in Kings’ NBL win
The Breakers' Rayan Rupert and Sydney's Xavier Cooks suffered injuries as the Kings held off a late flourish for their 17th consecutive away win in the NBL.
Pies beat Bulldogs in AFLW finals thriller
The Western Bulldogs kicked the only two goals of the last quarter, but Collingwood held on to win their AFLW elimination final by five points.
Brisbane Roar upset Sydney in ALM victory
Brisbane Roar have broken through for their first A-League Men win of the season with a 3-1 defeat of Sydney FC at Redcliffe.
Collins eyes RLWC showdown with JWH
Kangaroos prop Lindsay Collins credits Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as one of his mentors and would love nothing more to get one over the Kiwis front-rower.
Nicholson leads Townsville to big WNBL win
The Townsville Fire have kicked off their WNBL season with a 36-point victory behind 35 points from Lauren Nicholson and 14 assists from Stephanie Reid
United smash Phoenix in NBL derby
Melbourne United blitzed South East Melbourne after halftime to claim their fourth Throwdown derby in a row.
Snapshot of week one in the AFLW finals
A look at week one of the AFLW finals, with Melbourne, Brisbane, North Melbourne and Collingwood winning as Geelong and the Western Bulldogs were eliminated.