‘Spend before they have it’: RA’s pivotal finance shift
After announcing a record profit, Phil Waugh is confident Rugby Australia has bucked what he thinks is a global trend crippling the finances of the code.
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‘Unique’: Demons still unsure why player needed help
Melbourne will make at least one change for the Anzac Eve match against Richmond as they look into what caused last Sunday's worrying incident.
No Sasagi sizzle for Raiders in top-shelf Tigers clash
A hamstring injury means Simi Sasagi will miss Canberra's clash with Wests Tigers and recruit Daine Laurie is a chance to take his place in the centres.
‘Ride the wave’: in-form Green eyes major golf glory
A travel-weary Hannah Green and an ailing fellow top-10 ace Minjee Lee will lead an eight-strong Australian contingent at women's golf's first major of 2026.
Why Tigers pulled teen phenom out of NRL firing line
Once compared to Jonah Lomu, Heamasi Makasini has been dropped by Wests Tigers. Coach Benji Marshall explained why.
Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut
Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.
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Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.
Reed debunks Flanagan theory ahead of Anzac Day debut
Kade Reed insists he's ready for the chance to make his NRL debut for St George Illawarra.
‘Cuts, cuts, cuts’: NDIS costs slashed in crack down
Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.
Coach Lehmann signs on for another two years in England
Darren Lehmann, the former Australia coach, has signed a contract extension with English county Northamptonshire tying himself to the club until 2029.
Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return
St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.
Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success
Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.
DCE reveals stance on Origin recall after Maroons axing
He will always answer an SOS if his state needs him, but Daly Cherry-Evans has all but confirmed his State of Origin career is over.
Kyle Flanagan dumped by Dragons for Anzac Day clash
Dean Young is wasting no time in sparking change at St George Illawarra, dumping Kyle Flanagan to the bench in his first game as interim Dragons coach.
Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton
Elijah Hollands' brother Ollie has joined father Ben in support of the Carlton utility following his concerning mental health episode at the MCG.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
‘Massive’: Crows young gun on cusp of comeback
Adelaide defender Josh Worrell says the imminent return of a young teammate from injury will be a massive boost for the Crows.
Injury-hit Bulldogs won’t take chances with sore stars
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is among the sore stars fighting to be cleared to face Sydney in a crunch clash to open round seven.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
Woolworths denies deception, blames inflation for hikes
Inflation and supplier negotiations drove prices higher, not a desire to mislead consumers with short-term hikes, Australia's biggest supermarket says.
Carlton’s Elijah Hollands admitted to hospital
Carlton footballer Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital in the wake of his 'mental health episode' against Collingwood.
Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes
Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.
AFL apologises after Butters charge thrown out
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has been cleared of umpire abuse after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal's verdict based on an error of law.
Blues leave door open for new faces as Haas ruled out
NSW prop Payne Haas' injury could mean Laurie Daley turns to a new face for next month's State of Origin series opener.
Yallop eyeing Matildas return after injury heartbreak
Midfielder Tameka Yallop is looking to use Brisbane Roar's finals campaign as a springboard to make the Matildas' 2027 World Cup squad .
Munster to fight way out of slump as Origin looms
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster is his own "worst critic" and admits he has been down on form at club level as the Origin series opener draws nearer.
No game for old recruits: Flanagan’s strategy times out
Shane Flanagan's old hands won him a premiership in 2016, but his decision to go back to the well at St George Illawarra has proven costly.
36ers captain’s contract release after NBL finals loss
Sharpshooter and co-captain Dejan Vasiljevic has been released from his Adelaide 36ers contract with a year remaining after the side's narrow finals defeat.
Court denies Aboriginal woman’s ‘on Country’ request
A magistrate has rejected an Aboriginal woman's request for a hearing on culturally significant land, saying the case can be fairly determined without doing so.
Red-hot Green blazes to third LA Championship triumph
Australian golf ace Hannah Green has won her fourth title of the season after taking out the LPGA Tour's LA Championship for a third time in four years.
Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again
While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.