Olympian, Colombian athlete among NRL’s combine winners
The NRL has selected the four winners of its Las Vegas combine, held to provide a pathway for aspiring North American talents to begin their playing careers.
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Jillaroos’ 90-4 Vegas victory raises questions for NRL
Australia ran riot in a 90-4 flogging of England in Las Vegas, posing the question of whether there is a better way to promote women's rugby league to the US.
Former bikie turns in Peake performance to win NZ Open
Former bikie Ryan Peake has gone bogey-free for 55 holes to win the New Zealand Open in remarkable fashion.
Reds beat Phoenix, Sydney stun Roar in ALW
Adelaide United remain firmly in the hunt for the A-League Women premiership after fighting out a 3-1 away win over Wellington Phoenix.
‘Ferry fiasco’: Spirit of Tasmania lease move abandoned
A new Spirit of Tasmania ferry is set to leave Scotland bound for the Apple Isle after the state government pulled the plug on lease negotiations.
Israel says it has ceased goods and supplies into Gaza
Israel stops the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip after the first phase of the ceasefire deal ended without agreement on continuing a second phase.
Election fever: PM off to Canberra but only for a party
Labor has ramped up its messaging on health as the prime minister teased reporters about rising expectations an election could be called within days.
Cleary would welcome World Club Challenge in Vegas
The World Club Challenge was unable to go ahead in 2025 but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary would welcome the fixture being included in the NRL's Las Vegas program.
Hall the hero as Young Socceroos win the U20 Asian Cup
Australia's Young Socceroos have won the Under-20 Asian Cup in China, drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in the final before winning a penalty shootout 5-4.
Windler inspires Wildcats’ NBL Playoff fightback win
The Perth Wildcats have delivered a stunning fightback to force their NBL Playoff series with Melbourne United to a Game 3.
Sub-10-second sprint breakthrough beckons for Kennedy
Rising sprint star Lachlan Kennedy and Bree Rizzo both teased Australian 100m records on a lightning night of sprinting at the Perth Track Classic.
Eagles ride like the wind to round up wayward Kangaroos
West Coast made the most of a strong breeze in the final term to beat North Melbourne by two points in their pre-season game at Bunbury, south of Perth.
Reds snatch thrilling win over Force with last-gasp try
Queensland Reds winger Filipo Daugunu has scored a last-gasp try to lift his side to a thrilling four-point win over the Western Force at HBF Park.
SA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy
South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.
Victory hot on heels of record-equalling City in ALW
Melbourne Victory beat Western United to close the gap on A-League Women leaders Melbourne City, who have gone a record-equalling 18 games unbeaten.
Kurdish PKK militia declares ceasefire with Turkey
Kurdish militant group the PKK has declared a ceasefire in its 40-year conflict with Turkey, heeding its jailed leader's call for disarmament.
Saints’ Owens latest AFL player hurt in marking contest
St Kilda forward Mitch Owens is the fourth AFL player to be hurt in the pre-season after an opponent was pushed into a marking contest.
PM backs Ukraine following Trump Oval Office clash
Australia's prime minister has joined other world leaders in reaffirming support for Ukraine following a showdown between its leader and the US president.
Warriors seek stability in post-Shaun Johnson era
The Warriors have resisted temptation to experiment with their halves combination to begin the post-Shaun Johnson era in the NRL.
Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found
Preliminary autopsy results didn't determine how Gene Hackman and his wife died, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Pope Francis rests after alarming setback in recovery
Pope Francis has had a peaceful night after a coughing fit that worried doctors after days of cautious optimism as he recovers from double pneumonia.
Zelenskiy, Trump argue in front of media at White House
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump have argued in front of reporters and cameras in the Oval Office.
Coalition matches Labor pledge to keep beer tax on ice
A promise to pause the draught beer excise for two years under a re-elected Labor government has been followed by a matching pledge from the opposition.
Swans star Gulden to have surgery on broken ankle
Sydney's Errol Gulden is the latest AFL star to be injured in the pre-season, suffering a broken ankle in a trial match.
Washout steers Australia into Champions Trophy semis
Travis Head has blitzed a half-century in Lahore before rain washed out the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan to ensure Australia reached the semi-finals.
Moses an Eel until 2029, and for once there is no catch
Mitch Moses is set to see out his career at Parramatta, signing with the Eels until the end of 2029 and offering the club some much-needed certainty.
Former Rebels bikie near the top of NZ Open leaderboard
Former Rebels bikie Ryan Peake is making a real success of life as a professional golfer.
Canberra’s Hosking hopes luck on his side in Vegas
Affable second-rower Zac Hosking tries not to think of himself as unlucky but is hoping good fortune finally smiles upon him in his second season at Canberra.
Warriors skipper not giving up hope of second Kiwi team
Warriors co-captain and New Zealand international James Fisher-Harris would love to see a second Kiwi team in the NRL someday.
Sam Burgess four minutes away from missing out on Vegas
After his documents were approved by the US consulate, NRL legend Sam Burgess had only a matter of minutes to book a flight to Las Vegas.
NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability
New Zealand's High Court has cleared the three owners of offshore volcano Whakaari for liability for deaths and harm from a 2019 eruption.