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Snapshot of the Kangaroos' World Cup win

<p>Snapshot of Australia's men's triumph over Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup final in Manchester.</p>

Focus on football, not Qatar: FIFA boss

<p>Powerbrokers hope the start of the World Cup in Qatar will be the end of the host nation being a political football.</p>

Jillaroos race to World Cup final triumph

<p>Australia's Jillaroos have sealed a third-straight women's Rugby League World Cup title after demolishing New Zealand 54-4 in the final at Old Traf...

Super Brigginshaw guns for four in a row

<p>Ali Brigginshaw was Australia's outstanding figure in their World Cup final demolition of New Zealand - and the Jillaroos' mastermind is not finish...

Schedule could leave Starc in Tests only

<p>Mitchell Starc has warned that cricket's busy schedule means he can only be a three-format player for so much longer, before eventually playing onl...

Fitness worries linger over Socceroos duo

<p>Defender Harry Souttar insists he's off the Socceroos' injury list but concern lingers over two key players ahead of their World Cup opener. </p>

Hazlewood backs stand-in captaincy team

<p>Josh Hazlewood claims a model of several stand-in captains supporting Pat Cummins when he is rested can work, after he led the ODI side for the fir...

Smith, Starc star as Aussies claim series

<p>Australia have secured a one-day international series win over England after Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa helped them to a 72-run win...

NBL derby delight as Phoenix crush United

<p>South East Melbourne have ended a run of four straight NBL losses against Melbourne United with an emphatic 84-69 win in the local derby.</p>

Qatar critics are hypocrites: FIFA boss

<p>FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched an extraordinary attack on western critics of Qatar, labelling them hypocrites on the eve of the World...

Broncos keen for Renouf to mentor Staggs

<p>Brisbane coach Kevin Walters used to set up Steve Renouf for tries with the famous 'out-ball' and is keen for Renouf to teach centre Kotoni Staggs...

Belief high in NBL road warriors Taipans

<p>Cairns coach Adam Forde is bullish of his side's NBL prospects after a tough victory over Brisbane made it five road wins from six trips this seaso...

Demons happy to enter Lions' new AFLW den

<p>Melbourne coach Mick Stinear has no issue with playing at Brisbane's new venue, which will host its first competitive fixture with the AFLW grand f...

Victory to bolster defence after ALW loss

<p>Lia Privitelli and Gema Simon missed Melbourne Victory's opening-round loss to Western United but will return for the grand final rematch against S...

Harris under AFLW grand final injury cloud

<p>Melbourne's Tayla Harris hurt her left shoulder in a marking contest but is expected to be fit for the AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions....

Police probe Victorian MP for 'incitement'

<p>Victoria Police will investigate after sitting state MP Catherine Cumming told a rally she wanted to turn Premier Daniel Andrews into "red mist".</...

Dees hold off North to reach AFLW decider

<p>Melbourne will take on minor premiers Brisbane in the AFLW grand final after grinding out a 17-point win over North Melbourne at Ikon Park.</p>

Newcomers Western Utd stun Victory in ALW

<p>Western United star Jessica McDonald has led the A-League Women newcomers to a 1-0 upset of reigning champions Melbourne Victory in their season op...

Man's body found in flooded NSW town

<p>NSW police believe a body found on the outskirts of flood-hit Eugowra is that of an 85-year-old man who was reported missing by his loved ones.</p>

Glory hold hosts Canberra to ALW draw

<p>Perth have earned a point on the road against Canberra United to start their A-League Women season, the sides playing out a 2-2 draw.</p>