Under-fire Wallabies dismiss ‘ridiculous’ criticism
World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward's criticism hasn't gone unnoticed with the Wallabies, who must beat the Lions in Melbourne to keep their series alive.
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Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border
At least 12 people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area.
Piastri secures sprint race pole at Belgium Grand Prix
Australia's F1 Championship leader Oscar Piastri has beaten Max Verstappen to pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix
Victoria’s trash is now Commonwelth Games treasure
Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.
Nats ‘steers’ rumbling in party paddock over net zero
Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party's policy.
Rejected 200+ times, Ghost Cities wins major book prize
An ambitious novel inspired by Chinese megacities has won Australia's most prestigious literary award after being rejected more than 200 times by publishers.
Saab reaches 100-game milestone in Bulldogs rematch
An illegal tackle ended Jason Saab's season the last time he faced Canterbury, but now the Manly flyer is back to face the Bulldogs in a special match.
Retiring champion Docherty’s words for Carlton star
After beating cancer twice and overcoming three ACL injuries, Carlton's Sam Docherty will exit the AFL after one last game.
Roosters admit halves gamble ‘didn’t work out’
Trent Robinson has addressed his decision to drop Chad Townsend back to reserve grade a week after parachuting the veteran in to the Sydney Roosters' NRL side.
Suns swing changes for huge Lions test
Sam Collins and Lachie Weller are back from injuries as Gold Coast resume their chase for a maiden AFL finals appearance in the clash with Brisbane.
Dragon’s season over, NRL comes down on illegal tackle
St George Illawarra have lost a key player to a knee injury, after an illegal tackle resulted in a two-match ban for a North Queensland forward.
Veteran Rabbitoh re-signs with NRL record in sight
Alex Johnston has signed a new contract at South Sydney as he closes in on the NRL's tryscoring record as Api Koroisau extends his stay at Wests Tigers.
Jason Sangha pushes Test case with unbeaten double ton
Only 10 wickets fell across four days in Australia A's first-class match against Sri Lanka, but Jason Sangha and Jake Weatherald made sure they cashed in.
Hughes hospitalised as Storm title hopes take a hit
Melbourne have beaten the Sydney Roosters 34-30 in one of the games of the NRL season, but suffered a seismic blow with Jahrome Hughes dislocating his shoulder.
Lightning halts women’s rugby Test in Brisbane
Lightning forced the suspension of play for more than half an hour in the women's rugby Test between Australia and Wales in Brisbane.
Souths’ ‘laughable’ injury toll gives Dodd rare chance
In times like these, all South Sydney forward Jai Arrow can do is laugh at the injury crisis engulfing his struggling NRL club.
First-year Swan cops five-match ban for homophobic slur
First-year Sydney Swans player Riak Andrew says he's sorry for making a homophobic slur towards an opponent and he deeply regrets his actions.
Hawks on Blues cruise to deny Docherty fairytale finish
Sam Docherty has signed off with a goal and bowed to the crowd, but finals-bound Hawthorn proved far too strong in the Carlton stalwart's farewell appearance.
Radley never thought to retire after latest concussion
Victor Radley says consultations with the best concussion experts in the business have reassured him amid debate about his NRL playing future.
May banned for three games for controversial collision
Steven May says he was shocked he didn't arrive to the ball first, but the AFL Tribunal has found him guilty over the collision that concussed Francis Evans
Australian O’Connor storms to brilliant Tour stage win
Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor has powered to a superb victory on stage 18 of the Tour de France.
Still no room for Brown at Eels despite fresh injury
Parramatta have been forced to reconfigure their spine but there is still no room in the 17 for Newcastle-bound five-eighth Dylan Brown.
RBA not swayed by jobless spike as next rate call looms
Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bullock has pushed back on rate cut expectations and weighed in on Donald Trump's pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell.
‘Anchor in a volatile world’: Australia, UK draw closer
The Australia-UK relationship has been hailed as providing "stability in troubled waters" as the two nations look to sign a treaty without their AUKUS partner.
US backs AUKUS for Aust nuclear submarines in letter
The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to stress their support for AUKUS.
Axing of US beef ban sparks call for independent review
Australia's surprise decision to open the door to more US beef imports has prompted calls for an independent review amid biosecurity concerns.
AFL players will adapt to May’s appeal verdict: Goodwin
Melbourne defender Steven May's hearing at the AFL Appeals Board will shape how players approach to future contests, Demons coach Simon Goodwin says.
US Justice Dept asks Maxwell to speak to prosecutors
The US Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence, a senior official says.
‘Summit fever’: Tszyu intent on climbing to top again
Tim Tszyu wants to scale the heights again, but a climbing expert is warning the boxing star not to make the same mistake of returning to the ring too soon.
Storm learn fate on Hughes’ battered shoulder
Jahrome Hughes has learned whether he will play again this season, in a crucial development for Melbourne's premiership hopes and the rest of the NRL.
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne dies at age of 76
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family says.