Match-winning kick against Suns ‘unwarranted’: Hardwick
A contentious late free kick to Max King has helped St Kilda beat Gold Coast by three points, landing a blow to the Suns' finals aspirations.
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ACT Brumbies surge into Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals
The ACT Brumbies have advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a see-sawing but convincing 32-16 win over the Highlanders in Canberra.
Fever caught cold as Thunderbirds return to form
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have bounced back from their shock loss to last-placed Queensland by thumping top-ranked West Coast Fever by 18.
Blues cruise to victory over Drua in Super Rugby finals
The Auckland Blues were far too strong for Fijian Drua, scoring a convincing 36-5 win in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final clash in New Zealand.
Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller
North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.
Lightning strike to send Swifts crashing again
The out-of-form NSW Swifts' losing streak has stretched to three straight with a two-goal loss to Sunshine Coast Lightning in Sydney.
Emotional Melbourne bow out of finals and Super Rugby
Melbourne's time in Super Rugby Pacific is up after a quarter-final loss to the Hurricanes, despite the Rebels mounting a brave challenge against the top side.
200 Gazans die as Israel rescues four hostages
More than 200 Palestinians died as Israel staged a raid to liberate four hostages from the central Gaza Strip.
Alcaraz downs Sinner in five sets to reach Paris final
Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first French Open final, beating Jannik Sinner in five sets in a brilliant contest between the game's two young superstars.
Lomax scores 32 points as Dragons scorch Tigers
St George Illawarra have thrashed Wests Tigers 56-14 to return to the NRL's top eight, with Zac Lomax scoring 32 points on his own.
Clinical Chiefs end Queensland Reds’ Super Rugby season
The Chiefs have ended the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season with a dominant first half of a 43-21 quarter-final victory in Hamilton.
Shannon Mato escapes with fine for hair pull in Origin
Shannon Mato has learnt her fate after going on report for pulling Yasmin Clydsdale's hair in the second women's State of Origin match.
Cowboys rest Origin representatives Robson, Taulagi
North Queensland have ruled out at least two of their State of Origin representatives for their round-14 clash with the Warriors.
NRL must do more to protect Reece Walsh: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's four-week ban isn't long enough to ensure players will stop putting shots on Reece Walsh.
Laura Jones’ portrait of Tim Winton wins the Archibald
Artist Laura Jones has won Australia's most prestigious art award, the Archibald Prize, with a portrait of author Tim Winton.
Thousands of hens to be culled as flu hits fifth farm
A Victorian egg producer will destroy tens of thousands of hens after avian influenza was detected at a second farm, bringing the number impacted to five.
Suaalii’s immediate NSW career all but over after plea
Blues centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has accepted a four-match ban for the shot that knocked out Queensland's Reece Walsh in the State of Origin series opener.
Tevita Pangai Jr to make NRL comeback with Dolphins
After quitting the sport last year, Tevita Pangai Jr will make his NRL comeback with the Dolphins for the rest of 2024, reuniting with mentor Wayne Bennett.
Direction 110 doesn’t add up for immigration experts
Community safety will be prioritised in changes to a contentious immigration direction, following weeks of political pressure on the minister in charge.
Lions’ midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs
Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin
Richmond coach Adem Yze says his club won't shy away from the magnitude of Dustin Martin's looming 300th AFL match.
Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh
The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 2-0 Asian World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh in hot and humid Dhaka.
Queensland level women’s series in Origin II thriller
Queensland have levelled the inaugural three-match women's State of Origin series after Lauren Brown kicked a field goal that sealed their 11-10 defeat of NSW.
Fullback Sloan signs new two-year deal with Dragons
Tyrell Sloan has signed a new two-year deal at St George Illawarra in a major boost for the rebuilding NRL club.
Sydney’s McCartin returns, Cats’ Dangerfield still out
Sydney have named key defender Tom McCartin to return against Geelong, a month after his latest concussion, while Patrick Dangerfield won't play.
Corruption watchdog won’t go after robodebt officials
A federal corruption watchdog has opted not to investigate senior public servants responsible for the unlawful robodebt scheme.
Stoinis fires in Australia’s T20 World Cup win v Oman
Allrounder Marcus Stoinis has starred with bat and ball to help deliver Australia a 39-run win in their Twenty20 World Cup opener against Oman.
Fight over Israel, Gaza rhetoric as aid request lingers
Politicians are blaming each other for stoking community tensions over the war in Gaza as the Albanese government mulls a request for aid.
De Minaur’s brave Paris bid ended by resilient Zverev
Alex de Minaur's French Open adventure is over after the Australian star was beaten in straight sets in the quarter-final by Alexander Zverev.
WHO confirms first fatal human case of bird flu A(H5N2)
The World Health Organisation says a death related to a confirmed human case of infection with A(H5N2) subtype of bird flu is the first of its kind globally.
Teen Andreeva beats Sabalenka in French Open sensation
On a day of women's draw shocks at the French Open, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva has caused the biggest sensation by knocking out world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka.