Samoa to make historic end-of-year tour of England
Samoa will this year play a Test series in England for the first time, while Fiji and PNG are being considered to host Pacific Championship matches.
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Manslaughter alternative thrown out of Lynn trial
The judge in Greg Lynn's double camper murder trial has told jurors they no longer need to consider manslaughter as an alternative charge.
No miscarriage of justice for jailed wife-killer Dawson
Three appeal judges have unanimously upheld Chris Dawson's conviction for murdering his wife, finding there was no credible evidence to show he was innocent.
Weakness creeping into labour market as hiring slows
Australia's labour market is slowly softening but the Reserve Bank is unlikely to be bothered by the latest jobs numbers ahead of its next board meeting.
Tom Lynch to return in milestone man Martin’s 300th
Tom Lynch will return from injury in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL match, while Richmond coach Adem Yze has no concerns over the playing future of Dion Prestia.
Manly’s Brown turns NRL lifeline into new two-year deal
Former NSW State of Origin forward Nathan Brown has extended his contract at Manly, continuing his new lease of life in the NRL.
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.
Re-signed Lolesio stakes claim for Wallabies No.10 role
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is confident newly re-signed five-eighth Noah Lolesio will be back in the Wallabies squad after a stellar Super Rugby season.
Hayne to reunite with family but may face another trial
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been granted bail after sexual assault convictions were quashed on appeal, with prosecutors considering another trial.
Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style
Australia have booked their place in the final eight at the T20 World Cup after a record-setting thrashing of Namibia in Antigua.
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan
Conversations on plans for Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends will continue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says after talks with Israeli leaders.
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.
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.
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years jail over conviction
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of lying about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.
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.
Toothless Wests Tigers make plenty more changes
The woeful Wests Tigers have brought Api Koroisau into the halves and given Lachlan Galvin a spell as he contends with a hand injury.
Chinese premier to visit Australia for four-day tour
Li Qiang will be the first Chinese premier to visit Australia for seven years when he makes an official trip to Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
Souths’ Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking
With the days counting down to State of Origin II selection, Cam Murray has been named on the bench for Souths against Brisbane as he returns from a hip injury.
Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.
Sixers land seismic WBBL blow on Heat with key signing
The Sydney Sixers have secured a WBBL recruitment coup in the first big pre-draft play under the league's new rules.
Roosters’ Brandon Smith dropped after ‘rookie mistake’
A poorly timed coffee with his girlfriend has cost Brandon Smith a spot in the Sydney Roosters' NRL team for round 15.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blues burst Bombers’ bubble in big AFL win
Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.
Labor ex leaders take top honours for King’s Birthday
Two controversial premiers, sporting heroes and the incoming governor-general feature in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours List.
Giants shade Firebirds in Super Netball thriller
The Giants have shaded the Queensland Firebirds 71-67 in Sydney to move within one win of fourth place on the Super Netball ladder.
British TV presenter Mosley found dead on Greek island
A body has been found believed to be that of Michael Mosley days after the British TV doctor went missing after going for a walk on a Greek island.
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.
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.