Reigning champions Perth miss WBBL finals
Reigning champions Perth will miss the WBBL finals after being upset by the Melbourne Renegades in a rain-affected match in Moe.
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Rain ends play, Qld dominate SA in Shield
Most of the post-tea session was lost to rain on day one as Queensland snared early wickets in their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.
Slipper upbeat despite Wallabies defeat
A 13-10 loss to Ireland has continued to pile pressure on the Wallabies but skipper James Slipper feels they are making progress ahead of next year's World Cup.
Focus on football, not Qatar: FIFA boss
Powerbrokers hope the start of the World Cup in Qatar will be the end of the host nation being a political football.
Super Brigginshaw guns for four in a row
Ali Brigginshaw was Australia's outstanding figure in their World Cup final demolition of New Zealand - and the Jillaroos' mastermind is not finished yet.
Tedesco inspires Kangaroos to RLWC win
Australia's rugby league men are World Cup champions for the third tournament in a row after brushing Samoa aside in a 30-10 win at Old Trafford.
Demons happy to enter Lions’ new AFLW den
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear has no issue with playing at Brisbane's new venue, which will host its first competitive fixture with the AFLW grand final.
Broncos keen for Renouf to mentor Staggs
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters used to set up Steve Renouf for tries with the famous 'out-ball' and is keen for Renouf to teach centre Kotoni Staggs the art.
Fitness worries linger over Socceroos duo
Defender Harry Souttar insists he's off the Socceroos' injury list but concern lingers over two key players ahead of their World Cup opener.
Jillaroos race to World Cup final triumph
Australia's Jillaroos have sealed a third-straight women's Rugby League World Cup title after demolishing New Zealand 54-4 in the final at Old Trafford.
Belief high in NBL road warriors Taipans
Cairns coach Adam Forde is bullish of his side's NBL prospects after a tough victory over Brisbane made it five road wins from six trips this season.
Qatar critics are hypocrites: FIFA boss
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched an extraordinary attack on western critics of Qatar, labelling them hypocrites on the eve of the World Cup.
Harris under AFLW grand final injury cloud
Melbourne's Tayla Harris hurt her left shoulder in a marking contest but is expected to be fit for the AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Roar goalkeeper stars in ALW win over Jets
Brisbane have beaten Newcastle 2-1 in their A-League Women season opener with Roar goalkeeper Hensley Hancuff a star on debut and winger Shea Connnors superb.
Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider
Melbourne will take on minor premiers Brisbane in the AFLW grand final after grinding out a 17-point win over North Melbourne at Ikon Park.
West Indies tested in tour game draw
The West Indies were 4-114 in reply to a NSW/ACT XI's 4-426 when their tour game in Canberra was declared a draw on Saturday.
Smith, Starc star as Aussies claim series
Australia have secured a one-day international series win over England after Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa helped them to a 72-run win at the SCG.
Perth loss puts WBBL finals hopes on rocks
Melbourne Stars beat Perth Scorchers in a close WBBL clash in Moe to ensure the Brisbane Heat play in the finals and leave Perth relying on other results.
Munster wary of Luai-inspired Samoa
Jarome Luai has had an impressive campaign for Samoa and his opposite number for Australia has warned his teammates to not underestimate his threat.
Lions survive prelim, eye second AFLW flag
Brisbane will boast vast grand final experience and surprise home ground advantage for the AFLW decider that will be played at their new Springfield base.
Socceroos refugees want to inspire at cup
Australia's trio of South Sudanese refugees hope playing at the World Cup in Qatar will be a source of inspiration for others.
Wallabies to lift for Ireland: Slipper
Skipper James Slipper says the Wallabies' inconsistency is a huge issue but he's confident they will bounce back from their shock loss to Italy against Ireland.
Bates powers Lions to fourth AFLW decider
Brisbane's dominant first half has helped them to a 23-point defeat of Adelaide in Friday's AFLW preliminary final on the Gold Coast.
Socceroo Kuol ignoring World Cup fanfare
Garang Kuol is paying scant attention to the hype around him as he prepares to become the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.
Sixers surge into WBBL grand final
The Sydney Sixers earned a spot in the WBBL grand final even before a ball was bowled in their 18-run win over the Sydney Thunder on Friday night.
Lions lock in AFLW final in Springfield
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is confident the fresh surface at their new Springfield headquarters will hold up in next Sunday's AFLW grand final.
Former Cats skipper Selwood joins Storm
Retired Geelong captain Joel Selwood will try his hand at rugby league, joining Melbourne to work with the Storm's leadership group.
Renshaw in line for Test recall: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja, who will captain the Brisbane Heat in the BBL this season, says his teammate Matt Renshaw will deserve a Test recall when a place opens up.
Demons equipped to snare elusive AFLW flag
After six fruitless AFLW seasons, red-hot Melbourne believe a flag is within reach as they prepare to take on North Melbourne for a spot in the grand final.
Cooks set to miss Kings-Hawks NBL clash
Forward Xavier Cooks is set to miss the Sydney Kings' clash with rivals Illawarra as he continues to nurse an ankle injury suffered before the FIBA break.
Lions lure Irishman McKenna to AFL club
Irish speedster Conor McKenna has decided to come out of AFL retirement to play with the Brisbane Lions, turning down interest from Essendon and St Kilda.