Wallabies coach weighs up pros and cons of rebel comp
A new rebel rugby competition could be launched as early as next year, but Rugby Australia are set to blacklist any Wallabies players who participate.
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Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms
Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.
Two dead, suspect shot in attack near UK synagogue
Two people are dead and three others are seriously wounded after a car and stabbing attack near a synagogue in Manchester in northern England.
‘I’m only human’: Piastri eyes Baku bounce back
Oscar Piastri has had more than a week to contemplate his worst grand prix yet but the championship leader is confident he'll bounce back in Singapore.
Petracca wants time in the Sun as Saint makes big call
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has selected his preferred club, while Jack Steele has stepped down as St Kilda captain on day one of the free agency period.
Psychiatrists win pay leap but system still ‘broken’
A big temporary pay boost for public psychiatrists has been handed down after scores of specialists quit an under-resourced state public system.
Mokbel drug convictions ‘infected’ but retrial on cards
An underworld figure faces a retrial on a 2005 drug importation charge after three judges delivered a mixed ruling on his appeal against three convictions.
Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies
Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.
‘Tragic’ end to missing boy case as search scaled back
Police have taken aim at "keyboard detectives" as a massive outback search for a four-year-old boy missing from a rural property for a week is downgraded.
Stacked NRLW sides set scene for Origin-style decider
Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are laden with Origin stars, and there's an expectation the NRLW grand final will bring a similar level of intensity.
Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out
Australia's second Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out with less than three overs bowled in Tauranga.
First female archbishop to lead Church of England
Sarah Mullally has been named Britain's new Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to be chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans.
Hastie exit: outspoken MP out, citing migration muzzle
An outspoken Liberal MP and leadership hopeful has quit the opposition front bench, declaring he won't remain silent on immigration.
NBA star Williamson lights up Melbourne in Pelican win
New Orleans superstar Zion Williamson wowed local fans as the Pelicans beat Melbourne United in the first appearance by an NBA team in Australia.
Piastri bounces back as fastest in Singapore practice
Australian Oscar Piastri has quickly bounced back from his Baku nightmare to set the fastest time on the first day of practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Family’s plea as Diddy sentenced to four years prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to over four years in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
Broncos ‘cattledog’ set to bark 30 years after old man
Outgoing Brisbane tough nut Kobe Hetherington intends to emulate his father Jason's 1995 heroics for Canterbury and secure a premiership ring.
Hamas ‘ready for peace’ Trump tells Israel
US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war.
Ex-NRL stars lift Wigan into Super League grand final
Former NRL stars Bevan French and Jai Field have combined to send Wigan into the Super League grand final at the expense of Adrian Lam's Leigh side.
‘An art and a science’: how Storm plan to stop Walsh
Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage
Broncos defence just like it was for 2006 glory: Ryan
Brisbane's scramble defence and fitness ahead of the grand final reminds club legend Peter Ryan of 2006, when he was defence coach for the last premiership win.
Why Katoa’s No.1 fan can’t watch Storm’s grand final
Damaging Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa has enjoyed a career-best year but revealed his biggest supporter won't attend the NRL grand final.
Magpies star makes trade call as Lions land Draper
Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.
Broncos give Reynolds chance to bury grand-final demons
Brisbane will entrust Adam Reynolds with goalkicking duties against Melbourne, four years after he drained a conversion wide in a narrow grand-final defeat.
Right-winger set to be Japan’s first female premier
Japan's ruling party has elected hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country's first female prime minister.
Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield
Sam Konstas only made four and Kurtis Patterson was dismissed for eight as NSW made a bad start to their Sheffield Shield match against WA.
Diamonds show polish to continue netball win streak
The Diamonds have secured their 47th successive victory over South Africa, breaking clear after a tight opening quarter to lodge an 11-goal win.
All Blacks clean sweep Wallabies in Slipper’s farewell
The Wallabies have slumped to their 11th straight loss to the All Blacks after conceding four tries to one in a wet Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth.
Jets down high-flying Heidelberg to win Australia Cup
The Newcastle Jets have beaten Heidelberg United 3-1 after extra-time to win the Australia Cup for the first time -- and they hope it's just the beginning.
Advantage Oscar: Piastri pips Norris in qualifying duel
Oscar Piastri pronounced himself satisfied after finishing third in qualifying to gain an advantage over fifth-placed teammate Lando Norris at the Singapore GP.
Video nasty taught Haas the method to Maguire’s madness
Michael Maguire can end the Broncos' 19-year wait for NRL glory after resurrecting his coaching career following his Wests Tigers axing.