Sport
Opinion
NRL 2024
However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final
The Roosters and Sharks have to throw convention out the door if they’re to trouble the two premiership heavyweights.
- by Andrew Johns
Opinion
AFL grand final
Why a Swans win on Saturday will just be part of the natural order
- by Peter FitzSimons
AFL grand final could be the highest rating of all time: Dillon hits back at V’landys
- by Adam Pengilly and Hannah Hammoud
Injury dramas for Sharks with Ramien set to be ruled out, Iro in doubt
- by Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi and Adam Pengilly
NRL
How ballet’s ‘Queen of Toes’ and a reverse booze ban saved Shark’s career
Toby Rudolf feared two days wandering around Amsterdam on holiday could end his career – until the “GOAT of toes” went to work on the Cronulla prop.
- by Dan Walsh
Updated
NRL 2024
‘Can’t happen again’: Volkman opens up on Dragons transfer fiasco
Ronald Volkman has opened up about being in rugby league purgatory after the Dragons were fined $40,000 for their handling of his botched non-signing.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Delusional, ill-informed’: V’landys’ AFL grand final week take down
- by Michael Chammas and James Bracey
Insight & Analysis
If Ponga is serious about winning a title at the Knights, it’s time to wear the green and gold
Kalyn Ponga’s stated ambition is to prioritise a premiership with Newcastle. His best chance of doing that is playing for Australia.
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Why the heat is on Heeney in the grand final
The ghosts of grand finals past will occupy the minds of several 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
Rugby Union
Updated
Super Rugby
‘He is chasing his dream’: Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs
- by Iain Payten
Opinion
Wallabies
Did the Wallabies just miss their best chance to end Bledisloe drought?
- by Iain Payten
Wallabies 28 All Blacks 31
Wallabies
Thrilling fightback too late for Wallabies as All Blacks hang on
- by Iain Payten
Cricket
Updated
Australian cricket
Head shot: Why Trav’s latest blast adds to selectors’ Test opening headache
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
Opinion
Australian soccer
Socceroos players may be anxious about Popovic, and that’s a good thing
It is fascinating that Football Australia has opted to swing heavily back towards an authoritarian managerial approach more like that of Ange Postecoglou.
- by Emma Kemp
‘Get back healthy’: Coach to call on Kerr before Matildas’ return to Brisbane
Coach Tom Sermanni has revealed he will seek out Sam Kerr this week, who will be touch-and-go to return from injury in time for matches in Australia.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
Australian soccer
Arnold is a Socceroos legend, but he should have left two years ago
- by Vince Rugari
AFL
Opinion
Brownlow Medal
Best, not fairest: Why the Heeney ban exposes an outdated Brownlow
- by Jake Niall
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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Analysis
Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo’s big mistake in F1, and why he never made it to the top
He was the master of the big, bold overtake, but there was one issue that stopped the Australian from being world champion.
- by Gary Anderson
Updated
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
