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NRL 2024
How to make the greatest game of all even greater
Six-agains, more teams in the finals, fewer games, ditch the disruptors … and don’t mention the Bunker. What needs to change in rugby league?
Perspective
NRL 2024
He’s been lauded the Broncos’ slumbering talent. Is now the time to test Mozer?
- by Nick Wright
Teen prodigies, an alien and some GOATs: 10 athletes who’ll blow your mind in Paris
- by Vince Rugari and Billie Eder
Live
Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony LIVE updates: Lady Gaga, the can-can and a mystery hooded torch-bearer stun by the Seine
Welcome to our live coverage of the opening ceremony for the Olympics, where we’ll bring you all the colour, pomp and star power along the banks of the Seine. Follow the action.
- by Chris Paine, Rob Harris, Chloe Saltau and Michael Idato
Move over dance mums; meet the new breed of skater dad
Skateboarding used to be known for its sexist, masculine culture. Now, it’s dominated by teenaged girls, who might be “coached” by their dads but run the show.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
Paris 2024
Je ne regrette rien: How I scored an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron
The phrase “No regrets” was in the back of my mind when I cheekily squared up to the French leader.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Why night one at the pool could be the greatest in Australian Olympic history
Australia has never won three gold medals on the same night in the pool at an Olympics. Is that about to change?
- by Tom Decent
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Jahrome Hughes was placed on report after he made head to head contact with Daejarn Asi.
Cartwright's stunning flick sets up try
Bryce Cartwright showed his skill to put Sean Russell over for a double.
Insight & Analysis
Je ne regrette rien: How I scored an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron
The phrase “No regrets” was in the back of my mind when I cheekily squared up to the French leader.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
How to make the greatest game of all even greater
Six-agains, more teams in the finals, fewer games, ditch the disruptors … and don’t mention the Bunker. What needs to change in rugby league?
Palfrey backed a rival swimmer. Now he must pack up his goggles and go
With a flipper in both camps, Australian swim coach Michael Palfrey’s position is untenable. Swimming Australia must move him on.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Cricket
Updated
Australian cricket
Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
Updated
Paris 2024
The Matildas wanted a dream start to the Games. It was a 90-minute nightmare
Australia arrived in France with ambitions of a deep run into the Olympic tournament. Against Germany, it was the worst possible start.
- by Emma Kemp
Opinion
Paris 2024
No Kerr, no medal? Think again when it comes to skilled and hungry Matildas
A first-up meeting with Germany will test Australia’s women’s team, but they have proved they’re up to any challenge.
- by Craig Foster
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
AFL
Carlton’s identity crisis as Power surges past them for crucial top four win
- by Anna Harrington and Katie Bice
Basketball
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘I’ll never let us experience that again’: Rebuilding the Opals
A disastrous and disconnected 2021 was all the impetus the Opals needed to revisit and rebuild their culture. Three years on in Paris, coach Sandy Brondello, captain Tess Madgen and star Lauren Jackson say the squad has never been stronger – or closer
- by Konrad Marshall
Boomers beat France in Olympics warm-up
The Aussie Boomers scored victory over home team France in an Olympics warm-up game.
Racing
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Paris 2024
Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony LIVE updates: Lady Gaga, the can-can and a mystery hooded torch-bearer stun by the Seine
Welcome to our live coverage of the opening ceremony for the Olympics, where we’ll bring you all the colour, pomp and star power along the banks of the Seine. Follow the action.
- by Chris Paine, Rob Harris, Chloe Saltau and Michael Idato
Aussie athletes sail on Seine at history-making opening ceremony
Team Australia's delegation braved the pouring rain as they sailed on the River Seine for the history-making Paris 2024 opening ceremony. © International Olympic Committee