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Samoa flyer ready to conquer world with blue-chip backs
Deine Mariner has plenty of motivation in the coming months with the end goal be...
Joel Gould (AAP) 4 Aug 2026
Dolphins veteran Nikorima on track for Kiwis recall at World Cup
Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has been backed to make a New Zealand return at...
Joel Gould (AAP) 27 Jul 2026
'Tough decision': Fifita's three choices for World Cup
Gold Coast star Jojo Fifita has a tough decision to make ahead of the Rugby Leag...
Joel Gould (AAP) 24 Jul 2026
'Very sorry': NRL player faces court for drink driving
An NRL star has apologised outside court after copping a fine for drink driving,...
Rex Martinich (AAP) 21 Jul 2026
'Our Origin': Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa
Tonga veteran Felise Kaufusi wants to play in one last World Cup and gain reveng...
Joel Gould (AAP) 15 Jul 2026
PNG Pepes' brave quest for World Cup netball berth

Barely out of her teens, Waisame Andrew will spearhead Papua New Guinea's quest for a spot at next year's Netball World Cup in Sydney. Just 21, the PNG mid-courter is the mainstay of the Pepes after f...

Gardner decisive as dominant Australia progress to T20 World Cup final

Ash Gardner has produced an instrumental display with bat and ball to help Australia book their spot in the weekend's T20 World Cup final in the UK.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 1, 2026
Gardner 50 in record chase helps Australia surge to T20 World Cup semis undefeated

An Ash Gardner half century helped steer Australia into the final four of the T20 World Cup unbeaten, and send home fierce rivals India, in a record-breaking run chase at Lords overnight.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 29, 2026
'A lot of confidence' for Gardner ahead of T20 Cup

Ash Gardner will hit Australia's Twenty20 World Cup warm-up matches full of confidence after a half-century in the last of three informal hit-outs against South Africa.

Holmes is where Cook Islands heart is for World Cup

Cook Islands are assembling a side to be reckoned with for the Rugby League World Cup and the addition of Australia and Queensland star Valentine Holmes will further their cause.

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Joel Gould (AAP) Jun 4, 2026
Pinder named in Boomers final squad for Perth qualifiers

Nyul Nyul, Jabirr Jabirr, and Bunuba and Bahamian forward Keanu Pinder will return to the Boomers as part of Australia's squad for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Perth's RAC Arena.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 2, 2026
Black Swans announce squad for new international series coinciding with NAIDOC Week

Australia's national Indigenous netball will return to the court in 2026, this time during NAIDOC Week, for a new international series featuring Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Singapore.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 28, 2026
'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

Believing "size matters", former Wallabies captain Will Genia would love to see Samu Kerevi form an explosive midfield pairing with Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i at next year's Rugby World Cup.

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Darren Walton Apr 21, 2026
Aokuso shines for Opals in 'dogfight' win over Hungary

Australia have been forced to battle through a tough 'dogfight' clash with Hungary before banking a 71-58 Women's Basketball World Cup qualifying victory in Turkey.

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Kalyn Ponga says previous appearances for Australia did not reflect his true national identity after the International Rugby League approved his application to switch allegiances to New Zealand.

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Jasper Bruce Mar 12, 2026
All Blacks insist they'll be Rennie for World Cup

The All Blacks are adamant there is enough preparation time to be pushing for more glory at next year's Rugby World Cup despite just appointing a new head coach.

Fiji a 'massive threat' at World Cup: Wallabies captain

Rugby World Cup smokies Fiji have the x-factor to worry any team at next year's tournament, says Wallabies captain Harry Wilson. Tuesday's fixture announcement confirmed a clash with minnows Spain in...

Staggs' loyalty clear ahead of World Cup call

Kotoni Staggs has only guaranteed he'll represent Australia at next year's Rugby League World Cup if Kevin Walters is still the Kangaroos coach.

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Murray Wenzel Nov 27, 2025
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