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.
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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.
Kennett cops blame for Hawks’ funding hole
Victoria's state government is withholding $15m in funding for Hawthorn's new headquarters and outgoing Hawks president Jeff Kennett admits he is to blame.
Jets ready to swoop on Roar in ALW opener
Brisbane Roar are without Katrina Gorry for the start of the A-League Women season and Newcastle hope they can take full advantage in their opening-round clash.
Qatar’s World Cup a political football
Before a ball has been kicked, the World Cup in Qatar has become the ultimate political football.
Bozo’s lessons fuel Meninga’s reborn Roos
Australia have aimed to restore their global reputation by referencing their passion when it has been questioned.
Ricciardo: This could be my last F1 race
Daniel Ricciardo could be about to have his last race in Formula One, the Australia driver has admitted at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Openers Warner, Head fire in Aussies’ ODI
Australian star David Warner could have found his opening partner for next year's ODI World Cup after Travis Head starred in the first-match win over England.
Socceroo Rowles feared he’d miss World Cup
Defender Kye Rowles says he feared his World Cup prospects were over because of a broken foot for the entire time he was sidelined.
Rennie recalls big guns for Ireland Test
Dave Rennie has recalled big guns Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley and Nic White among nine starting changes for the Wallabies' showdown with Ireland in Dublin.