Blues crush Tahs to snare Trans-Tasman Women’s crown
The Auckland-based Blues have scored six tries to one against the NSW Waratahs to claim the inaugural Super Rugby Women's Champions crown.
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Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris
The US's Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian and European officials worried about America's overtures towards Russia in talks to end the war.
Tigers select Balta, Bontempelli back for Bulldogs
Richmond have selected defender Noah Balta in a controversial move, while the Bulldogs welcome back Marcus Bontempelli and West Coast have lost Oscar Allen.
Fullback showdown key in Dolphins-Storm clash
Opposing fullbacks Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Ryan Papenhuzyen are set to light up Suncorp Stadium as the Dolphins lose hooker Jeremy Marshall-King to injury.
‘We are not bullies’: Tigers defend Galvin pile-on
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says his side have not bullied Lachlan Galvin after the outbound playmaker was criticised by teammates on social media.
Eels stars hail Galvin’s possible arrival, Moses return
Parramatta players say Mitchell Moses's return will give the side an enormous boost as they welcome the prospect of Lachlan Galvin joining the Eels.
Giddey’s Bulls fall short as NBA play-offs dream ends
Josh Giddey top-scored for Chicago with 25 points but couldn't prevent the Bulls from suffering a 109-90 defeat to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
Australia's jobs market is holding up better than expected, but the impact of Donald Trump-imposed tariffs is yet to play out across the globe.
‘Playing on him’: appeal set for Taser cop jail call
A police officer who tasered an elderly woman could be hit with jail time as prosecutors get a hearing locked in to try to overturn his community sentence.
Serious flaws at hospital where kids died after waiting
A scathing report accuses the operator of a controversial hospital where two children died of inaction and failing to meet healthcare standards.
Sydney knocked out of ACL2 with semi-final defeat
Sydney FC's Asian Champions League Two quest is over after a 2-1 defeat on aggregate in the semi-finals to Singaporean side Lion City Sailors.
PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown
Humility and some hostility was on show as the prime minister and opposition leader returned to the stage for their second election debate.
‘Woman’ refers to biological sex, top UK court rules
Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that trans women are not "women" under equalities law, but says the decision "does not remove protection from trans people".
Asian Cup agony: Matildas star Fowler has ruptured ACL
Mary Fowler appears in doubt for next year's home Asian Cup, with scans confirming the Matildas gun has suffered a serious knee injury in England.
Waratahs rest Wallabies forward trio for trip to Fiji
Wallabies forward trio Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou and Rob Leota have all been rested for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Fijian Drua.
Manly coach tips Turbo over Galvin to fill halves role
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has had discussions with superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic about plans to fill his halves vacancy for the 2026 NRL season.
Wallabies coach announcement coming soon: Waugh
Phil Waugh expects the announcement of the new Wallabies coach to happen in the next few weeks, as Rugby Australia sends a hands-off warning to France.
Tigers’ Balta available for AFL selection: coach
Noah Balta has been "punished enough" by Richmond and is available to make his first AFL appearance of the season, says coach Adem Yze.
Port’s Rioli returns amid disgraceful racial abuse
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says racial abuse of star forward Willie Rioli is a disgrace and wants more done to stop online trolls.
Parramatta emerge as front-runners to sign Galvin
Parramatta will pull out all stops to sign Lachlan Galvin as club legend Brett Kenny urges his old club to get a deal done for 2027.
Sobs as father’s killer could walk free in a few years
A young man who stabbed a father to death after being confronted over a car break-in will be eligible for parole after only five years.
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Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war
A national security review of critical minerals imports has been ordered by President Donald Trump in an escalation of his dispute with global trading partners.
‘Justice done’: dad sees daughter’s killer go to jail
Cindy Crossthwaite's family and friends are relieved her killer Emil Petrov will spend at least 20 years behind bars for her murder.
AFL Tribunal upholds Voss three-game striking ban
Patrick Voss must serve a three-game ban for striking, with Fremantle unsuccessfully trying to downgrade his penalty to a two-game suspension.
Demons expect ‘sore’ May, Pickett to take on Dockers
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.
Moses returns from injury early, Dodd to make NRL debut
Parramatta halfback Mitch Moses will return from his foot injury two weeks ahead of schedule, as South Sydney name Lewis Dodd for his NRL debut.
‘Ridiculously good times’ were always temporary: Cleary
Ivan Cleary always knew Penrith's good times would one day come to a halt, but he still "absolutely" believes the Panthers' season is alive.
Winless Demons are ‘united’ as ever, Goodwin insists
A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.
Rioli takes AFL leave in wake of social media post
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli missed club training on Tuesday morning in the wake of the furore around his social media post.
Galvin opens up on his impending exit from Wests Tigers
Star five-eighth Lachlan Galvin has released a statement addressing his decision to leave Wests Tigers at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season.
NYC helicopter tour company grounded after deadly crash
US federal aviation regulators have grounded the helicopter tour company involved in a deadly New York crash that killed five tourists from Spain and the pilot.