Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL
Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.
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Yengi stars as Socceroos beat Palestine 5-0
Australia have ended the current phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches after defeating Palestine 5-0 in Perth.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan
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Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style
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Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial
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Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role
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AFL has ‘gone too far’ on free-kick clarity, says Lyon
Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.
Manly’s Brown turns NRL lifeline into new two-year deal
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Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call
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Storm hold out Knights in high-scoring NRL encounter
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Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has stepped down as chairman of media company Nine Entertainment days after allegedly colliding with a reporter.
Olakau’atu injury concern as Panthers down Manly
NSW forward Haumole Olakau'atu managed just 23 minutes in Manly's 32-22 NRL loss to Penrith, plunging his availability to play in Origin II into doubt.
British TV presenter Mosley found dead on Greek island
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Giants shade Firebirds in Super Netball thriller
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Labor ex leaders take top honours for King’s Birthday
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Blues burst Bombers’ bubble in big AFL win
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Alcaraz downs Zverev in see-saw epic for Paris glory
Carlos Alcaraz has won an exhausting, see-sawing contest on the Roland Garros clay against Alexander Zverev to become French Open champion at just 21.
France’s Macron calls snap election after EU vote
French President Emmanuel Macron will go to the country's voters in a snap election, after his party's drubbing in elections for the European Parliament.
Magpies dominate dire Demons in MCG blockbuster
Melbourne star Christian Petracca was subbed out with a rib injury as Collingwood dominated the Demons in the King's Birthday blockbuster, winning by 38 points.
Wilson lifts Dogs to last-gasp win over Eels
Blake Wilson's late try has helped Canterbury defeat Parramatta 22-18 to move into the NRL's top eight.
Emotional Melbourne bow out of finals and Super Rugby
Melbourne's time in Super Rugby Pacific is up after a quarter-final loss to the Hurricanes, despite the Rebels mounting a brave challenge against the top side.
Lightning strike to send Swifts crashing again
The out-of-form NSW Swifts' losing streak has stretched to three straight with a two-goal loss to Sunshine Coast Lightning in Sydney.
Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller
North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.
Blues cruise to victory over Drua in Super Rugby finals
The Auckland Blues were far too strong for Fijian Drua, scoring a convincing 36-5 win in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final clash in New Zealand.
Fever caught cold as Thunderbirds return to form
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have bounced back from their shock loss to last-placed Queensland by thumping top-ranked West Coast Fever by 18.
ACT Brumbies surge into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The ACT Brumbies have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a see-sawing but convincing 32-16 win over the Highlanders in Canberra.
Match-winning kick against Suns ‘unwarranted’: Hardwick
A contentious late free kick to Max King has helped St Kilda beat Gold Coast by three points, landing a blow to the Suns' finals aspirations.
Swiatek blasts her way to fourth French Open crown
Iga Swiatek reckons she's proud of herself after blasting past brief early resistance from Jasmine Paolini to win her fourth French Open title at Roland Garros.
Zampa stars as Australia beat England in T20 World Cup
Adam Zampa has starred as Australia beat champions England by 36 runs in their T20 World Cup group stage match.