Sport
Analysis
State of Origin
Talk of NSW demise proves much ado about Nathan
Since the narrow loss to Queensland in game one, there’s been much hand wringing and furious tweeting about the parlous condition of rugby league in our fair state.
- by Andrew Webster
NSW 44 Queensland 12
State of Origin
Panthers perfection as Blues demolish Maroons in emphatic fashion
- by Dan Walsh
Fittler adamant Kaufusi sin-binning justified despite Queensland protests
- by Adam Pengilly and Caden Helmers
NRL
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game two
We run the rule over the players who rose to the occasion in game two in Perth and those who would like to have their time over again.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Caden Helmers
So, how do we feel about Brad Fittler’s changes now?
Just as he did in 2019, the NSW coach threw out the playbook after a demoralising game one defeat. And this time he got the same result.
- by Adam Pengilly
Updated
NRL 2022
Cameron Ciraldo knocks back Wests Tigers coaching job
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
Cashed-up Panthers getting taxpayer millions doesn’t add up
Premier, any chance we the people could have an explanation for why we are paying for a new stadium for the benefit of a team backed by a rich club?
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Blues will be better in Perth, but can they match Maroons’ desire?
NSW’s players resent the accusation Queensland have a mortgage on passion when it comes to Origin. But sometimes it’s hard to argue otherwise.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
FINA rules will leave some devastated. That does not mean they are wrong
Are new rules on transgender athletes from world swimming’s governing body a victory for fairness or discriminatory and simplistic?
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
Rugby Union
Holloway debut in doubt after injury, Eddie shoots down Kerevi conflict
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten
Analysis
England rugby
Don’t be fooled, England have more than enough to challenge Wallabies
- by Paul Cully
Cricket
Analysis
Australian cricket
Testing time: Australians to go on trial by spin in Galle
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
Will the Socceroos take a stand in Qatar?
“If football is to be a genuine force for good, the sport needs to take responsibility when human rights are violated.”
- by J.J. Rose
Updated
Matildas
Matildas suffer Spain thrashing, a 25-year low
A Matildas team missing Sam Kerr and an array of stars has crashed to 25-year low in a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Spain in Huelva.
- by Staff reporters and AAP
AFL
Updated
AFL 2022
‘Severe impact’: Stewart sent straight to tribunal over Prestia bump
- by Nell Geraets and Michael Gleeson
Swans 12.11 (83) St Kilda 4.8 (32)
AFL 2022
Ruthless Swans crush Saints and set sights on finals
- by Malcolm Conn
Basketball
Updated
NBA
‘I’m a winner’: Daniels to take flight with Pelicans in NBA
Dyson Daniels is the latest Australian player to enter the NBA after his selection in the draft on Friday.
- by Roy Ward
Updated
FIBA World Cup
Jackson’s return could be ‘one of the greatest Australian sporting comebacks’
The return of Opals royalty Lauren Jackson to the national squad after a nine-year absence is a boon for a team seeking to rebuild a winning culture.
- by Marnie Vinall
Racing
Also in Sport
Hip check: Aussie to face Murray at Wimbledon; Djokovic confirms vax call
Australia’s James Duckworth will face Andy Murray in the first round at Wimbledon while Novak Djokovic will miss the US Open unless vaccine rules change.
- by Scott Spits
Vixens into decider after thrilling win over Giants
The Melbourne Vixens have produced a fourth-quarter comeback for the ages to charge into the Super Netball grand final.
- by Darren Snowdon
