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National Sport

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.

Socceroos ready to deliver a ‘rude shock’ as World Cup pool revealed

The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.

England greats slam ‘amateurish’ resting for PM’s XI match in Canberra

England's decision to fly to Queensland early instead of playing a pink-ball match has been slammed following their first Test capitulation in Perth.

Head’s instant Ashes classic sinks England in two days

Travis Head's classic Ashes century has propelled Australia to one of their most memorable Test wins, sinking a deflated England by eight wickets in two days.

Weatherald to join Doggett in debuting for Ashes opener

Australia are set to blood two Test debutants in a Test for the first time since 2019 when Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett play in the Ashes opener.

‘No way’: Kyrgios primed for Battle of Sexes showdown

Nick Kyrgios insists he won't be taking Aryna Sabalenka lightly but nor is he ready to be rolled by the women's world No.1 in their Battle of the Sexes clash.

History as Half Yours wins the 2025 Melbourne Cup

Half Yours has won the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup from Goodie Two Shoes, with Middle Earth third in the $10 million race at Flemington.

Swim great Ariarne Titmus calls time with shock retirement

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has announced her shock retirement from swimming, the 25-year-old stepping away as one of the greats.

NRL warns R360 defectors they face 10-year ban

The NRL has announced it will ban any player who signs with R360 from returning for 10 years, while also handing similar suspensions to agents who take them.

Kangaroos consider making play for ‘shattered’ Giant Aleer

North Melbourne could offer a "shattered" Leek Aleer a lifeline after St Kilda dramatically pulled their offer for the GWS defender.

Doubt grows over Cummins’ availability for Ashes

Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.

Players who join rebel R360 comp face Wallabies ban

Rugby Australia are one of eight national rugby unions who will ban players who sign up to the rebel R360 franchise competition from playing for their country.

Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win Grand Final

Reece Walsh has produced one of the greatest grand final performances in history to lead Brisbane to their seventh premiership with a 26-22 win over Melbourne.

Smith accused of supplying cocaine to fellow NRL star Radley

Star NRL player Brandon Smith has been swarmed by media as he faced drug and betting charges for the first time.

NBL player fractures vertebrae in neck after Canberra incident

Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti will have a close eye on the AFL finals series as he recovers from a fractured neck after a freak training mishap.

Former Eagle Mitch Brown first AFL player to reveal he is bisexual

Retired West Coast player Mitch Brown is the first AFL player to declare he is bisexual.

NRL make call on Brandon Smith after police charges

The NRL has decided whether Brandon Smith can play for South Sydney in the final round, after the hooker was charged with drug supply and a betting offence.

Crows star banned four games for homophobic slur

Adelaide's Izak Rankine has been suspended for four games for a homophobic slur, becoming the sixth AFL player banned for the offence in 16 months.

Raiders players excited for home finals prospect

As the Canberra Raiders march towards the tail end of the 2025 season, the prospect of hosting two home finals looms.

Extra special Indigenous round for Xavier Savage

This week’s Canberra Raiders match at home is a special one for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander player winger Xavier Savage.

‘Why not?’ Raiders player encourages fans to watch Magic Round

The introduction of Magic Round to the NRLW will be a “big thing” for the current and future generations of players, says Canberra Raiders centre Mackenzie Wiki.

Focus remains on now, not Grand Final

The eye is not on the prize …. yet … for Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling, but rather on the now.

Walters to coach Australia for Ashes tour

Former Queensland and Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has been appointed Australia coach for the Ashes tour of England.

Boland takes hat-trick as Australia destroy West Indies

Scott Boland has taken a hat-trick and Mitchell Starc claimed five wickets in 15 balls as Australia bowled West Indies out for 27 to win the third Test.

Cleary admits he’s yet to own Origin after NSW loss

Nathan Cleary says those criticising his State of Origin track record aren't telling him anything he's not already thinking after the Blues' shock series loss.

Queensland stun NSW to take back State of Origin shield

Queensland have beaten NSW 24-12 in Sydney to win back the State of Origin shield and complete one of the Maroons' most unlikely series comebacks.

Retrospective look at Canberra Raiders’ State of Origin

The Canberra Raiders have been represented in the “State of Origin” since its beginning in 1980 with Mal Meninga and others.

Home NRLW season opener ‘disappointing’ for Raiders

It was a disappointing start to the 2025 NRLW season for the Canberra Raiders.

Australian onslaught blows away Windies in second Test

Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after dismissing West Indies for 143 and sealing a 133-run victory in the second Test in Grenada.

Gout Gout runs hot in Europe to break Aussie 200m record

Australian 17-year-old sprinter Gout Gout has marked his first senior race abroad by improving his own national 200m record at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet.
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