Chiefs bounce back to winning form in Super Rugby
The Chiefs have wasted no time in regaining their Super Rugby Pacific mojo with a 23-12 win over the Hurricanes in Hamilton.
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Lachie Hunter, Tom Jonas hit with AFL bans
Melbourne's Lachie Hunter and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas have attracted one-match bans over incidents in the Power's thrilling four-point win on Friday night.
Giants secure crucial Super Netball win over Lightning
The Giants have claimed an important 70-64 win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in their fifth-versus-sixth Super Netball battle.
Ponga HIA scare in Sharks’ victory over Knights
Nicho Hynes furthered his State of Origin case and Kalyn Ponga was sent for a HIA as Cronulla comfortably defeated Newcastle 26-6 in Coffs Harbour.
Bulldogs cruise past Crows for fifth straight AFL win
The Western Bulldogs have claimed a fifth consecutive win as they chase a top-four AFL spot, making light work of Adelaide with a 45-point victory.
North to review crucial error after Swans snatch win
A last-minute interchange infringment has led to Sydney posting a thrilling three-point AFL victory over North Melbourne before a stunned Marvel Stadium crowd.
Eels stun Souths to breathe life back into their season
Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses have starred to help Parramatta become the first team to beat South Sydney in the NRL's Indigenous Round in seven years.
Roosters blow: Radley, Smith face long sideline stints
Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the NRL sidelines for a headbutt, while hooker Brandon Smith is out 6-8 weeks with injury.
John Pesutto booed as Deeming supporters crash meeting
John Pesutto has been booed and heckled by supporters of Moira Deeming after they disrupted a Victorian Liberal Party conference clutching masks of her face.
Zelenskiy joins G7 as leaders take aim at Russia, China
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Japan to attend the Group of Seven summit as leaders turn their attention to Russia and China.
Radley’s horror record prompts long ban for headbutt
Star Sydney Roosters lock Victor Radley is facing at least three games on the sidelines for a headbutt in his team's loss to St George Illawarra.
Dragons stun Roosters with late try in NRL thriller
St George Illawarra have upset the Sydney Roosters after scoring in the dying seconds for a 24-22 NRL win under interim coach Ryan Carr.
Australia slaps fresh sanctions, export bans on Russia
New sanctions targeting 21 Russian entities and three individuals have been announced by Australia as part of a co-ordinated response at the G7.
Tigers to make multi-year offer to keep Luke Brooks
Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has declared his club will make an offer to keep Luke Brooks, batting away claims the off-contract halfback needs a fresh start.
Tsunami threat passes after 7.7 South Pacific quake
The tsunami threat associated with a massive South Pacific earthquake has passed.
Injured Liam Paro forced out of world title fight
Chronic tendonitis in both Achilles has forced Queensland's Liam Paro to pull out of his WBC super lightweight world title fight in New Orleans.
Basketball world cup door remains open for Simmons
Basketball sensation Ben Simmons remains a chance to make an appearance in Australia's world cup team with coach Brian Goorjian leaving the door open.
ABC denies Higgins’ address concerned Bruce Lehrmann
The ABC has denied a speech by Brittany Higgins was about Bruce Lehrmann as the broadcaster seeks to toss the ex-Liberal staffer's defamation case against it.
Slow build for timber trade take-off with China
The removal of Chinese timber import bans has been widely welcomed but the trade minister warns it will take time for the benefits to flow.
Scott blows great start to PGA Championship
Former world No.1 Adam Scott is the leading Australian after the opening round of the weather-hit US PGA Championship in upstate New York.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.
Top cop admits taser footage of 95yo gran confronting
A NSW police officer has been taken off active duty after a 95-year-old woman suffering dementia and on a walking frame was tasered at a nursing home.
Shocked Kangaroos determined to do it for Clarkson
Shocked North Melbourne players will have extra motivation due to Alastair Clarkson's mental health break, interim Kangaroos coach Brett Ratten says.
Nadal out of French Open, expects 2024 to be final year
Rafael Nadal has announced he's pulling out of the French Open with a hip injury and says he expects 2024 to be the final season of his tennis career.
DeChambeau enjoys clubhouse lead at PGA Championship
American Bryson DeChambeau has the clubhouse lead after frost delayed the suspended first round of the PGA Championship outside New York.
Collingwood, Bulldogs hit prime time in AFL fixture
The AFL has confirmed its fixtures for the next block of the home-and-away season, with the Magpies and Bulldogs featuring heavily in standalone matches.
Southwell eyes NSW debut in women’s Origin opener
NSW coach Kylie Hilder has called up 18-year-old halfback Jesse Southwell for the women's State of Origin series opener against Queensland.
Papalii’s retirement opens up race for Maroon selection
Long-time Queensland prop Josh Papalii has announced his retirement from State of Origin football, leaving Billy Slater to look elsewhere for front-row options.
New Zealand spends up, posting billion-dollar deficit
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson has splashed money on infrastructure, childcare, public transport and housing in the 2023 budget.
Aussie timber trade nailed, China eyes wine, barley
In further proof trade relations between the nations are thawing, China has announced it will resume the importation of Australian timber.
Liberals face a by-election as Stuart Robert resigns
Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.