Reds let top spot slip in gritty loss to Chiefs
The Reds lost their top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific battle with the Chiefs on a wet Hamilton night 27-15, despite both sides scoring three times.
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Doohan crashes, Piastri fastest in F1 practice in Japan
A high-speed crash suffered by Australian rookie Jack Doohan has marred practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as compatriot Oscar Piastri set the fastest time.
Riccardi returns from ban as GWS mull forward mix
GWS forward Jake Riccardi has been recalled after serving his suspension, with coach Adam Kingsley shuffling the magnets for the clash with West Coast.
Lions keen to improve AFL starts but Fagan not worried
Brisbane have come from behind to win the first three games of their AFL premiership defence but are hoping for a stronger start against Richmond in round four.
Wallabies playmaker signs Japan club deal
Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has signed to play rugby in Japan, with the Brumbies star now no longer a certainty to face the touring British and Irish Lions.
Eels have no regrets over letting Gutherson go
Clint Gutherson has been St George Illawarra's best player to start 2025, but a winless Parramatta insist letting their old captain go was the right call.
Tszyu ready for torrid Spencer showdown as barbs fly
Tim Tszyu is full of respect for power-punching American Joey Spencer as he bids to restore his international reputation with a first win since 2023.
Piakura gets Broncos chance to prove Maroons star right
Brendan Piakura has been given the Brisbane starting back-row spot he craves and he has a fortnight to give coach Michael Maguire another selection headache.
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Super funds hit in co-ordinated lump sum cyber hack
Trillions in superannuation funds have been targeted by hackers, but many funds attacked are reporting no losses as experts call for better security.
Matildas defeat South Korea to kick off Asian Cup prep
Emily van Egmond has forced a South Korean own goal to help the Matildas secure a 1-0 over their Asian rivals in the first of two international friendlies.
South Korea’s Yoon removed from office over martial law
President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologised to his fellow South Koreans after a top court removed him from office over his ill-fated declaration of martial law.
Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find
Checks will be bolstered at AFL games after a "breakdown" in manual safety checks was blamed for two men allegedly bringing guns into the stadium.
Young avoids ban after copping sin-bin for high shot
Hudson Young was the first victim of the NRL's high-tackle crackdown after being sin-binned against Cronulla, but the Canberra forward has avoided a ban.
Dutton approval rating plunges to worst level since becoming opposition leader
After a week of zipping across the nation in pursuit of votes, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have crossed paths on the campaign trail for the first time.
Freed Mokbel all smiles amid ‘very strong’ appeal case
Underworld figure Tony Mokbel walked out of court to applause, tasting freedom for the first time in 18 years before his long-awaited Lawyer X appeal.
Pies’ Houston hit with another AFL ban over high bump
Dan Houston has been given a two-match suspension after he caught Lachie Fogarty with a high bump during Collingwood's win over arch-rivals Carlton.
China retaliates in global trade war with tariffs on US
Beijing is slapping levies on all US products in retaliation to President Donald Trump as his tariffs rock world markets and fuel fears of a global downturn.
Search for flight MH370 suspended due to bad weather
Poor weather conditions have forced the renewed search for missing flight MH370 to be suspended until the end of the year, Malaysia's government says.
Problem for Houston as Pies give Carlton the blues
Collingwood recruit Dan Houston could be in trouble for a high bump on Lachie Fogarty during the Magpies' hard-fought win over Carlton.
Late Kris stunner seals Raiders comeback over Cronulla
An otherwise dull second half exploded into life in the final seconds, as Sebastian Kris scored late to seal a famous 24-20 NRL win for Canberra over Cronulla.
Power gun Butters, Dees’ Pickett back in AFL round four
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters and Melbourne livewire Kysaiah Pickett headline the high-profile inclusions for round four of the AFL season.
NRL must remove grey areas in head-high tackle furore
Wayne Bennett wants the NRL to develop back-and-white rules based around concussion severity as a crackdown on head-high contact looms.
Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.
Latrell takes centre stage in powder keg grudge match
With age and time, Wayne Bennett says Latrell Mitchell has grown up as he prepares to make his NRL return for South Sydney against the Sydney Roosters.
‘Remorseful’ Allen to continue as Eagles co-captain
Oscar Allen will continue as West Coast co-captain but the Eagles star says he is "remorseful" and "embarrassed" for meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell.
Petaia’s big gamble pays off as he signs NFL deal
Rugby union talent Jordan Petaia has signed a three-year deal with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers after impressing at Florida's 10-week foreign player camp.
Depleted Matildas reboot for South Korea friendly
Already without stars Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso, Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is doubtful Mackenzie Arnold will be fit to play against South Korea.
Adelaide’s dual premiership AFLW coach Clarke to quit
Dual AFLW premiership coach Matthew Clarke will step down as Adelaide's coach at the end of next season.
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Trump’s sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war
US President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs have provoked threats of retaliation and sparked fears about their impact on the global economy.
Stressed Kasatkina launches Aussie tennis life in style
Daria Kasatkina has overcome a bag of nerves to kick off her new life as an Australian tennis player with a straight-sets victory at the Charleston Open.
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‘Not the act of a friend’: PM, Dutton decry US tariffs
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have "no basis in logic", Anthony Albanese says, as Peter Dutton accuses the prime minister of neglecting the US relationship.