Sport
Opinion
NRL 2024
The play that proved Keary is running the Roosters again
In his final days in the red, white and blue, and with halfback Sam Walker sidelined, the veteran half has emerged as their most important player.
- by Andrew Webster
‘Delusional, ill-informed’: V’landys’ AFL grand final week take down
- by Michael Chammas and James Bracey
NRL
Opinion
NRL 2024
After the Koula concussion, the NRL’s cookie-cutter kick-offs need to change
The Manly centre was knocked out seconds into a must-win semi-final trying to tackle a man 20kg heavier. It’s time coaches think about their approach to the kick-off.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘It’s Nate’s jersey’: DCE concedes Cleary will wear No.7 for Kangaroos
Daly Cherry-Evans admits his only chance of representing Australia against New Zealand and Tonga is if the Penrith captain requires surgery at the end of the season.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Adam Pengilly
‘You’ve got to be violent’: The brutal training bash-up that saved the Roosters
- by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Half-price: Why these two budget buys are mixing it with NRL’s millionaire playmakers
- by Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
Insight & Analysis
Why the heat is on Heeney in the grand final
The ghosts of grand finals past will occupy the minds of some Lions and Swans this week desperate for a do-over. Certain players will have more pressure on them than most.
Marc McGowan
Sports reporter
Why did it take the Wallabies an hour to wake up?
The All Blacks have some major issues, but Australia’s poor start meant they couldn’t take advantage.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Bulldogs’ secret bid to have Addo-Carr return for Sea Eagles final
Canterbury were so convinced their star winger’s second drug test would come back negative that they lobbied the NRL to let Addo-Carr play against Manly.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Rugby Union
Wallabies 28 All Blacks 31
Wallabies
Thrilling fightback too late for Wallabies as All Blacks hang on
- by Iain Payten
Analysis
Wallabies
Gregan appearance reminds Wallabies of life before the revolving door
- by Iain Payten
Cricket
Soccer
‘No one is entitled to that shirt’: How Popovic plans to make Socceroos great again
Three days after Graham Arnold’s shock exit was publicised, his replacement has been unveiled - and has vowed to restore the fading pride in the Australian jersey.
- by Vince Rugari
Tony Popovic set to be confirmed as new Socceroos coach
Less than three days after Graham Arnold’s decision to step down from the job was publicised, Football Australia has reached an agreement with the former Western Sydney Wanderers boss.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Australian soccer
Arnold is a Socceroos legend, but he should have left two years ago
- by Vince Rugari
AFL
Basketball
The unbeatables, the snubbed star and coaching turmoil
The 2024-25 National Basketball League season tips off on Thursday night, and there’s one team many consider to be the championship favourites.
- by Jon Pierik
Curry hits four three-pointers in two minutes to lead America to gold
The French got to within three points with three minutes remaining, then Steph Curry did what only Steph Curry does.
- by Michael Chammas
Racing
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Formula 1
‘Thank you, Daniel’: Ricciardo’s telling gift in what could be his final F1 drive
Lando Norris roared away from pole position at Marina Bay, leading every lap to the chequered flag, but the Australian who’s stolen fans’ hearts was front and centre for a different reason.
- by Russell Bennett
‘It’s devastating’: Golfing prodigy awaits further eye surgery after freak accident
The young Australian, who some consider is the country’s best prospect since Cameron Smith, is fighting to save his career after being hit in the face by a ball.
- by Adam Pengilly
