Australia won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup
The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.
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FIFA confirm Saudis sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by soccer governing body FIFA as the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup after Australia pulled out.
Australia close in on WC semi after classic win over NZ
Australia have beaten New Zealand by just five runs in Dharamshala to move closer to a semi-final place at the cricket World Cup in India.
South Africa win Rugby World Cup for fourth time
A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.
Kuwait could host Australia-Palestine WC qualifier
Kuwait has emerged as the most likely destination to host the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Palestine.
Australia hoping Head will face Dutch at World Cup
Returning Travis Head is "optimistic" about his return from a hand fracture, but is happy to take things slowly before being thrust into the World Cup fray.
Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four
Century-makers David Warner and Mitch Marsh have put Australia's World Cup campaign back on track by setting up a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bengaluru.
Head’s return set to break up the Marsh-Warner axis
Travis Head's return to the Australian World Cup squad may mean the David Warner-Mitch Marsh opening partnership is broken up for their next match.
Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned
Captain Pat Cummins is confident that his side have turned a corner at the World Cup as they face a crucial date with Pakistan in Bengaluru's batting paradise.
Australia ‘hurting’ after World Cup belting by Proteas
Australia's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after just two games following a dismal 134-run defeat by South Africa in Lucknow.
No need for wholesale changes against Sri Lanka: Marsh
Out-of-sorts Australia have struggled in their opening two matches at the Cricket World Cup but Mitch Marsh does not believe the time is right to wield the axe.
Olympic return in view as Sakakibara eyes BMX World Cup
Australia's Saya Sakakibara holds top spot going into the final two rounds of the BMX Racing World Cup and is already eyeing Olympic redemption at Paris 2024.
Heat on Jones intensifies as Wallabies bomb at RWC
The Wallabies have been eliminated from the Rugby World Cup in France after Fiji scraped into the quarter-finals despite a 24-23 bonus-point loss to Portugal.
Australia explore 2034 World Cup bid despite Asian blow
Australia will still look at hosting the men's 2034 soccer World Cup despite Asia's football confederation flagging support for Saudi Arabia's bid.
India loses mystery as Australia launch World Cup pitch
Australia's players believe a wealth of white-ball experience in India allows them to feel at home as they pursue a sixth crown at the one-day World Cup.
Gordon, Frost out as Wallabies’ World Cup woes worsen
Carter Gordon's World Cup is over because of a knee injury, as is his Wallabies' teammate Nick Frost's tournament after he suffered a knock against Portugal.
India are looking to home in on Cricket World Cup win
India will hope to make the most of home conditions as they look to prevent a freewheeling England side from claiming back-to-back Cricket World Cups.
Fans denied England showdown by Wallabies Cup misfire
Rugby fans are set to be starved of a mouth-watering clash between the Wallabies and arch-rivals England, who sacked Australia's coach Eddie Jones last year.
Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive
Coach Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prepare for a potential World Cup quarter-final against England, with his side's destiny now in the hands of Fiji.
All Blacks’ Foster talks down RWC ‘panic’ after big win
Following disquiet at his side's first-up loss to France at the World Cup, coach Ian Foster insists the All Blacks are "building momentum" after humbling Italy.
Wallabies closer to World Cup exit after Fiji victory
The Wallabies' World Cup hopes remain on life support after Fiji sent them ever closer to elimination with their heart-stopping victory over Georgia.
Tom Hooper will use Wallabies’ pain as fuel for future
Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he will never move on from the Wallabies' record loss to Wales - but thinks it will spur him for future World Cup success.
Coach Jones ponders Wallabies captain for Wales clash
The Wallabies haven't been told who will be their captain for their biggest match of the year, with World Cup survival on the line against Wales in Lyon.
Wallabies gun Tupou in doubt for Fiji pool clash
Super-sized prop Taniela Tupou has skipped Wallabies training with a hamstring issue which threatens him lining up for their crunch World Cup match with Fiji.
Donaldson stars in Wallabies World Cup win over Georgia
The Wallabies are no longer winless under Eddie Jones after downing Georgia 35-15 in their Rugby World Cup opener in Paris, as fullback Ben Donaldson starred.
Genia says Wallabies can dare to dream at World Cup
While the Wallabies' hopes of glory have been dismissed by many, three-time World Cup player Will Genia says the Australians have the ingredients for success.
Key Wallaby Samu Kerevi fit to play in World Cup opener
The Wallabies say Samu Kerevi is available for selection for their opening World Cup match against Georgia.
Wallabies look to aerial targets in World Cup attack
The Wallabies plan to utilise the aerial strengths of their Rugby World Cup wingers including Suliasi Vunivalu, who embraced the tactic through his NRL career.
Slipper ‘touch and go’ to be fit for World Cup opener
Eddie Jones says Australia's most experienced player James Slipper is "touch and go" to be fit for the Wallabies' World Cup opener against Georgia.
Boomers embrace lock-down job on Doncic in Cup must-win
Australia will meet Slovenia for the first time since their Olympic bronze-medal clash in a must-win game if the Boomers are to progress to the quarter-finals.
Wallabies relish challenge against French firepower
Coach Eddie Jones has included two possible debutants in Blake Schoupp and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa in the Wallabies squad to face France ahead of the World Cup.