Act now to protect Iranian soccer team, Australia told
Iran's women's soccer team is in a race against time to secure safety, with advocates fearing dire consequences if they're forced to return home from Australia.
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Crichton proves doubters wrong to reach 200 NRL games
Rugby Union-bound Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton is looking forward to playing NRL game 200, against his old firm South Sydney at Allianz Stadium.
Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks
Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.
‘Put Riki on him’: Broncos place target on Pezet’s head
Parramatta five-eighth Jonah Pezet can expect to feel more than just the warm breath of Brisbane hitman Jordan Riki when the two sides clash.
Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup
Zac Lomax will make a bid to play for the Wallabies at next year's World Cup, after the former Parramatta star signed with the Western Force on a two-year deal.
Sharks halves combination the best it’s been: Trindall
Cronulla playmakers Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes are in form to begin the NRL season, combining to superb effect in the round-one win over Gold Coast.
Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq’s World Cup dream
Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.
Socceroos prove Matildas can still achieve Asian glory
Matildas' boss Joe Montemurro says their Asian Cup dream remains alive after they qualified for the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Protests follow Iran’s exit in Women’s Asian Cup
Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.
‘Dreams come true’: Tudhope claims first Aussie medal
Ben Tudhope has claimed Australia's first medal at the Winter Paralympics, winning silver in the snowboard cross at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Implosion costs Matildas in draw with South Korea
Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea.
Collingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints
Collingwood, with Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury dominant, have downed St Kilda by 12 points at the MCG in their AFL season opener.
‘Stay off the field’: Bennett tells fans before record
Alex Johnston now needs just two tries to become the leading all-time try scorer in the premiership and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has a warning for fans.
Walker, Mitchell fire Souths to overpower Dolphins
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray showed what the side had missed last year with a masterclass display as the Rabbitohs' big guns overcame the Dolphins 40-30.
‘It’s not about me’: Why Healy turned down final hurrah
Retiring captain Alyssa Healy has been chaired off by Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner after Australia wrapped up a 10-wicket Test win against India.
Queensland get lucky Shield draw as rain thwarts WA
Just five overs were bowled on Sunday as the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland finished in a draw.
It was a shock: Eagles digest heavy pre-season loss
West Coast are set to unleash three debutants and a host of other new faces in their season opener, but they are still digesting a thumping pre-season loss.
In-form Boomers duo help hot Hawks sink 76ers
It's been a memorable day for an Aussie trio in the NBA, with Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale enjoying another win and a T'wolves teen scoring his first points.
‘Sorry’ Piastri crashes before home GP, Russell wins
Australian Oscar Piastri has crashed before even making it to the start line for his home F1 grand prix, with George Russell claiming victory in Melbourne.
Reds injury list grows ahead of Waratahs derby
The Queensland Reds' hopes of beating the Waratahs next Saturday in Brisbane have suffered a blow with winger Lachie Anderson to miss due to a serious injury.
Korea give Kerr scope to banish ghosts of sitters past
Sam Kerr remains haunted by a miss against South Korea in he last Women's Asian Cup. Now on home soil, she's desperate to make amends.
South Korean in sight of victory at Blue Bay LPGA event
Mi Hyang Lee is in the driving seat at China's Blue Bay LPGA event after increasing her lead to three strokes with one round remaining.
‘There’s going to be pain’ for Titans in 2026: Hannay
New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity.
It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight
Lando Norris claims Formula One's new cars are the worst the sport has had, unhappy with them ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
‘Challenging’: new obstacles face Brumbies after defeat
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is expecting more to changes to his squad to occur after they suffered a 34-31 loss to the Reds.
Canberra’s brilliant new half announces himself to NRL
In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty.
Aussie women want Healy promotion for Test farewell
Alyssa Healy's international career is set to come to a close on Sunday, and her teammates want to see her bat for one final time in the Test arena.
Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions’ wounds
Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews has been suspended after the dual AFL premiers let a 26-point lead slip in their first-up loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Gordon steals win as Reds overcome Brumbies in thriller
Carter Gordon has scored a post-siren try to end the ACT Brumbies' unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific in a soggy and thrilling contest in Canberra.
On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers
Luke Beveridge was singing his side's praises as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 down to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.
Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller
A field goal for emerging halfback Ethan Sanders has sealed a win for Canberra in their round-one NRL clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval.