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New Zealand have secured the Bledisloe Cup but want to inflict more pain on the Wallabies. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumAll Blacks 'demands': demolish the Wallabies again

New Zealand have secured the Bledisloe cup after thumping the Wallabies, but are preparing for a strong Australian response when the teams meet on Saturday.

Morgan Reinwald

The Socceroos' Asian Cup mission to Saudi Arabia has been clouded by attacks on Riyadh airport. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSaudi attacks raise fresh concerns over Asian Cup

The Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia's main airport have cast fresh doubt on the likelihood of next year's Asian Cup going ahead as scheduled.

George Clarke

Travis Bazzana and his Cleveland Guardians have ended Tampa Bay's MLB post-season winning streak. (AP PHOTO)

BaseballPremiumGuardians continue winning streak in baseball playoffs

Australian young gun Travis Bazzana and the Cleveland Guardians are one step closer to baseball's World Series after an away win over Tampa Bay.

Roger Vaughan

Swimmers hit the water for the 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim.

SwimmingPremiumBusselton Jetty Swim reaches new heights in ballot numbers

The Busselton Jetty Swim has recorded its biggest ballot to date, with a record number of swimmers vying for a place in the event’s signature distances ahead of its 32nd edition in February. 

Jack Penniment

Anneli Maley isn’t in Australia yet.

BasketballWhy Lynx are happy to start season feeling underprepared

Perth Lynx are yet to appoint a captain, their best player from last year isn’t in the country and two of their stars only arrived in recent days, yet they have a grand final re-match on Saturday afternoon.

Craig O'Donoghue

Isaac Heeney’s fiancee Steffie Waters has shared more snaps from her Texas getaway, revealing a surprise reunion as the couple face split rumours.

Sydney SwansVideoSteffie Waters parties with Isaac Heeney’s teammate overseas

Isaac Heeney’s fiancee Steffie Waters has shared more snaps from her Texas getaway, revealing a surprise reunion amid ongoing split rumours.

Kimberley Braddish

William Pike on Cosmic Crusader.

RACINGCosmic Crusader dealt a Caulfield Cup blow

Cosmic Crusader’s Caulfield Cup (2400m) claims were dealt a blow on Tuesday morning when the WA sensation drew barrier 17 for Saturday’s 150th running of the Group 1.

Hayden King

Former Springboks and Brumbies coach Jake White will take the reins of the Fijian men's rugby team. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionPremiumWorld Cup-winning coach to lead Fiji at 2027 tournament

Former South Africa coach Jake White has beaten a strong field to be named as Fiji coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Melissa Woods

Isabelle Kelly was told she’d be captain moments after leading the Roosters to glory.

SportVideoJillaroos captain reveals whirlwind chat with Peter V’landys

The star was told she would be skipper moments after leading the Roosters to premiership glory.

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Zak Crawley has been axed from England Cricket’s central contracts.

CRICKETCrawley cops brutal England axe ahead of Scorchers return

England has unveiled the contract list tasked with reclaiming the Ashes, leaving Zak Crawley in the wilderness and two of last summer’s flops on notice.

Tyler Lewis

Nick Blakey is now at North Melbourne.

AFL‘I’m sorry’: Blakey apologises for Pullman Hotel incident

Outgoing Sydney defender Nick Blakey has admitted he has to “win back the trust of the broader community, football and otherwise” after apologising for his role in the Pullman Hotel incident.

Chris Robinson

The men’s elite race finish with Magnus Bak Klaris winning to become world champion with Florian Vermeersch in second and Connor Swift in third.

CyclingPremiumNannup puts on a show for Gravel World Championships

Denmark’s Magnus Bak Klaris and Dutch cycling legend Marianne Vos have clamed the elite titles at the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships.

Jack Penniment

Zippy Fish could be heading home to WA.

AFLWPremiumCould Freo land a big Fish? Homesick star mulling WA move

Fremantle have emerged as the front-runners to land AFLW rising star Zippy Fish, with the Sydney midfielder eyeing a return to WA as soon as next season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Brisbane 2032 Games boss Cindy Hook will "pass the baton" after opting to not renew her contract. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

OlympicsPremiumBrisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton

Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook will depart from her role when her four year contract expires in early 2027, sparking a global search for her replacement.

Laine Clark

Nick Blakey is looking to make a fresh start after securing a move to North Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBanned Swan 'sorry' as Kangaroos seal blockbuster trade

An apologetic Nick Blakey is looking to make a fresh start after the Sydney Swans agreed to a complicated trade deal to get him to North Melbourne.

Callum Godde

Sam Switkowski and Jaymie Graham will be together on North Melbourne’s coaching staff.

AFLPremiumDockers star lands new coaching role after shock retirement

Sam Switkowski is set to take on coaching role, barely a fortnight after playing his final AFL game. Get the details here!

Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie Whitfield has been traded to the Blues.

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TRADES LIVE: Blakey deal DONE, Giant defender finds new home

It’s the penultimate day of the trade period - and there’s plenty of business that's getting done. Stay across the latest here!

Chris Robinson

Banned from the Portugal national team, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score for Al Nassr. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumRonaldo puts Portugal dramas aside with Al Nassr goal

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo may have been banned by his national side, but he has scored in Al Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite victory.

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Coventry City have recorded their first home Premier League victory in 25 years. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumCoventry feeling right at home in win over Newcastle

Coventry have recorded their first home Premier League win in more than 25 years after a 4-1 drubbing of Newcastle.

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Ali Brigginshaw has joined Channel Seven’s commentary team.

Rugby leaguePremium‘Mixed emotions’: Brigginshaw excited for World Cup role

After being the pre-tournament heartbreak story, Jillaroos great Ali Brigginshaw is choosing to channel her passion for the Rugby League World Cup into her new role as a commentator.

Ben Smith

South Africa's fielding, usually of a high standard, has been sloppy, betraying a lack of Test play. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumProteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash

Spinner Keshav Maharaj has conceded the fact South Africa entering the Test series against Australia without a red-ball match in 10 months has impacted them.

Scott Bailey

Fremantle lost to North Melbourne.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: New stars must rise in race for finals

West Coast and Fremantle slipped up in the race for finals as the Power cut the Eagles’ winning streak and the Dockers fell to star-studded North Melbourne. Danielle Laidley rates every players’ efforts.

Danielle Laidley

Matt Richardson displays an Olympic silver medal from Paris, when he was cycling for Australia. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CyclingPremiumGB axe Richardson from worlds amid misconduct reports

Matt Richardson, the sprint cyclist who defected from Australia to Great Britain, has reportedly been axed from the GB world championship team for misconduct.

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Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das made a century in the one-off Test against Afghanistan. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumTigers on course to maul Afghanistan in Test

Afghanistan are 3-132 still 347 runs short of victory in the one-off Test match against Bangladesh, for whom Litton Das made a century.

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