Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China
Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree says new coach Tony Popovic will have plans to break through a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier.
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Penrith’s Alamoti wins call-up to stacked Tongan squad
Coach Kristian Woolf is poised to hand Penrith's Paul Alamoti his maiden Tongan Test cap after he received a debut call-up for the Pacific Championships.
Eight debutants in depleted NZ Pacific Champs squad
Stacey Jones has been forced to call up eight debutants and recall a Super League veteran in his first squad as New Zealand's head coach.
Rights concern as premier flags end to endless protests
The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.
Neo-Nazi guilty of salute feels no shame, mulls appeal
A man who has become the first Victorian found guilty of performing the Nazi salute says he will continue to do the gesture but hopes police won't see it.
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House divided: leaders spar over Israel-Gaza motion
As Australians continue to flee escalating violence in the Middle East, a potential moment of unity between the nation's leaders has been rejected.
Dally M winner Kernick dropped from Australian squad
Australia's selectors have made the shock call to drop Sydney Roosters star Olivia Kernick from their Test squad, despite her winning the NRLW's Dally M Medal.
Meninga swings axe as Kangaroos captain Tedesco dropped
Penrith's premiership-winning skipper Isaah Yeo is the new Australian rugby league team captain amid a radical squad overhaul by coach Mal Meninga.
Penrith want full hand of premiership rings in 2025
Penrith built their fourth-straight NRL premiership on a "legacy" motto introduced by coaching staff, but players say there is still far more to be achieved.
Brondello’s WNBA Finals-bound Liberty not satisfied
New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello can win a second WNBA crown, a decade on from her first, after the side emphatically booked their Finals berth.
Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin
Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.
Munster cleared over grand-final biting claim
Cameron Munster has avoided any match review committee charge over a claim he bit Paul Alamoti during the NRL grand final, something he denied.
Pies, Blues sharpen focus on trade for Port’s Houston
Alex Neal-Bullen and Jack Darling are the first players on the move as the AFL trade period starts, with plenty of focus on Dan Houston and Bailey Smith.
Decision to rule out Howarth try was correct, NRL says
Melbourne will be left to rue a bunker no-try call in the second half of their tight grand final loss to Penrith.
Martin dominates rival Munster to claim Clive Churchill
Liam Martin has become the fourth second-rower of the NRL era to win a Clive Churchill medal after shining in Penrith's 14-6 grand final triumph over Melbourne.
Cameron Munster denies NRL grand final bite allegation
Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster has rubbished suggestions he bit Penrith's Paul Alamoti in the NRL grand final.
Last ride to glory for superstar Penrith halves
It was a fitting end for the NRL's most winning halves combination, Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary starring for Penrith in a fourth consecutive premiership.
Panthers beat Storm for fourth consecutive premiership
Penrith have won a historic fourth consecutive NRL grand final, overcoming minor premiers Melbourne in a gripping 14-6 triumph at Accor Stadium.
St Kilda sign Max King until 2032 in big show of faith
Star St Kilda forward Max King says he's keen to repay the club's show of faith in him after re-signing until 2032.
Injury-hit Hawks claim brave AFLW victory over Dockers
Hawthorn are third on the ladder and on track to make the AFLW finals for the first time after posting a brave nine-point win over Fremantle.
Milton Doyle lifts Jackies to tough OT win over Perth
Milton Doyle's 20 points and a three-point buzzer-beater have steered Tasmania to a tense NBL overtime win over the Perth Wildcats.
Sorensen starts GF, Eisenhuth unlucky Panther again
Matt Eisenhuth is the unlucky man to again miss out on being in Penrith's 17 for an NRL grand final, after Scott Sorensen was named to start against Melbourne.
Roosters survive Cronulla fightback to claim NRLW crown
The Sydney Roosters have secured their second NRLW premiership with a 32-28 win over Cronulla after cutting short a monumental fightback from the Sharks.
Luongo, Metcalfe ruled out of World Cup qualifiers
The Socceroos have been dealt a double blow ahead of World Cup qualifiers against China and Japan, with Massimo Luongo and Connor Metcalfe cut down by injury.
Cats hold off Swans to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
Geelong have survived a fourth-quarter AFLW challenge by Sydney to win by three points and keep their post-season aspirations alive.
Keeley stars as Devils break QLD’s State Champs drought
In the curtain-raiser to NRL grand final day, Norths Devils have ambushed Newtown Jets for a 20-18 win.
Taipans stick to plan after NBL statement wins
Rob Edwards scored 23 points to lead Cairns to a surprise 101-88 road win over heavyweights Melbourne, two days after toppling reigning champions Tasmania.
NRL’s Hughes, NRLW’s Kelly voted best in 2024 by peers
Melbourne NRL halfback Jahrome Hughes and Sydney Roosters NRLW captain Isabelle Kelly have been voted the best in the game by their peers.
Strikes shake Beirut as Israel expands Lebanon campaign
Heavy strikes have shaken southern Beirut as Israel says it has made "targeted strikes" on Hezbollah storage facilities and terrorist infrastructure.
‘We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers
The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.
Lions roar to smashing 55-point AFLW win over Carlton
Defending AFLW premiers Brisbane Lions have set a record of scoring at least one goal in 22 successive quarters on their way to thrashing Carlton by 55 points.