Sport

Time for change … charge downs, HIAs, the Bunker and ref abuse.

Opinion

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?

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Blake Mozer has been given fleeting chances in the NRL, but has shown he is up for the test.

Perspective

He’s been lauded the Broncos’ slumbering talent. Is now the time to test Mozer?

by Nick Wright

Sky Brown, Victor Wembanyama, Sha’Carri Richardson and Armand Duplantis are among the athletes on show in Paris.

Teen prodigies, an alien and some GOATs: 10 athletes who’ll blow your mind in Paris

by Vince Rugari and Billie Eder

Pat Cummins remains a great threat, but he won’t last forever.

99 not out: Cricket signs seven-year radio deal with the ABC

by Mathew Dunckley

Australian swimming coach Michael Palfrey at training on Thursday in Paris.

Exclusive

Swimming coach spared axe over helping Korean rival – months after he was told not to

by Tom Decent

A visualisation of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Live

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.

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by Chris Paine, Rob Harris, Chloe Saltau and Michael Idato

Girls are proving themselves in the skateboard world and their dads are backing them all the way.

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.

1 hour ago
by Jordan Baker

French President Emmanuel Macron poses with French athletes as he visits the Olympic Village on Monday.

Opinion

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.

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by Peter FitzSimons

Sam Short and Ariarne Titmus are vying for gold on night one in Paris.

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?

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by Tom Decent

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NRL

Hughes unhappy with ref's call

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.

The Eels outside back couldn't help himself, gifting the Storm points right at the break. — 0:43

Tago binned right on half time

Melbourne went from defence to attack and it was Grant Anderson getting the four points right at the end. — 0:44

Storm go end-to-end for brilliant try

The Eels winger made the most of a smart Shaun Lane offload to secure first points. — 0:38

Tago scores after crafty footwork

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.

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.

Rugby Union

Massimo De Luttis will make his starting debut for the Queensland Reds as the state’s strongest ever footballer.

Queensland’s strongest ever footballer is about to endure a trial by fire

by Nick Wright

Vunipola Fifita posing in Tonga gear at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

‘It’s either yes or no’: Shute Shield teams consider awards boycott after club escapes penalty for breach

by Iain Payten

Former Wallaby Brett Robinson, who is considering running for the chairmanship of World Rugby.

The unheralded ex-Wallaby who could soon become most powerful man in global rugby

by Iain Payten

Darby Lancaster and Alex Hodgman spoke to Stan Sport following their debuts in the Wallabies win over Georgia in Sydney. — 2:29

New Wallabies reflect on emotional debuts

Former Australia sevens players Michael Hooper and Nick Phipps preview the men's and women's rugby tournaments at the Paris Olympics. — 6:32

'X factor' stars boost gold medal hopes

Japan remains without a win in three Tests under returning coach Eddie Jones after losing 42-14 to Italy at the Sapporo Dome. — 2:41

Eddie faces music after horror loss

Cricket

HOVE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Sussex take on Northamptonshire viewed through the press box window, smashed by a Mal Loye six during the LV County Championship match between Sussex and Northamptonshire at the County Ground on September 9, 2010 in Hove, England. Journalists present report no injuries. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) HOVE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Sussex take on Northamptonshire viewed through the press box window, smashed by a Mal Loye six during the LV County Championship match between Sussex and Northamptonshire at the County Ground on September 9, 2010 in Hove, England. Journalists present report no injuries. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

No sixes, please: English club bans maximums due to neighbour complaints

Exclusive

This AFL industry bigwig predicted Test cricket’s future a decade ago. He’s been called in to fix it

by Daniel Brettig

Glenn Maxwell dons the baggy green in 2017.

Back in the baggy green? Selectors plan for Glenn Maxwell’s Test comeback

by Daniel Brettig

A young Cooper Connolly with Perth Scorchers quick A.J. Tye.

Updated

Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard

by Daniel Brettig

Soccer

The Matildas were comprehensively beaten by Germany in their opening pool match.

Updated

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

Hayley Raso of Australia celebrates scoring a goal during the international friendly match against China.

Opinion

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

Israeli and Malian football fans gathered inside the Parc des Princes stadium without incident.

Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours

by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola

Steph Catley says she has recovered from a calf niggle and is ready to start against Germany.

‘No-brainer’ that Catley starts in Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany

by Emma Kemp

Fans of Morocco invade the pitch during the Men’s group B match between Argentina and Morocco.

Argentina ‘equaliser’ ruled out by VAR hours after Morocco match suspended

by Jeremy Wilson

AFL

Essendon fans and players were bewildered after last Friday night’s loss to Adelaide

Analysis

‘Successful teams have to go on a journey of some pain’: Can the Bombers bear it?

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by Peter Ryan

Carlton’s identity crisis as Power surges past them for crucial top four win

by Anna Harrington and Katie Bice

Future of Pendlebury, Sidebottom among big list calls facing Pies

by Oliver Caffrey

Cyril Rioli and his wife, Shannyn Ah Sam-Rioli.

Cyril Rioli and former teammates launch human rights case against Hawthorn

by Mathew Dunckley

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.

Australian basketballer Josh Giddey speaks at a press conference on Monday in Paris.

Paris 2024

‘It’s not a secret’: Team USA have the most talent – but the Boomers have something they don’t

by Tom Decent

Paris 2024

Boomers seal last-second win over French team starring NBA’s tallest player

by Tom Decent

Boomers icon Patty Mills tries to defend US star Jayson Tatum on a drive to the basket.

Updated

Paris 2024

Bogut calls for ex-teammate Mills to be benched as Boomers give stacked Team USA a fright

by Jon Pierik