6 h. ago NATO scrambles jets as Russian drones strike near Romanian border

NATO has scrambled fighter jets to the border of Romania and Ukraine after a Russian drone attack hit close to Romanian territory.

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7 h. ago Australia considering revolutionary injury subs rule for this summer

Injury substitutes could be trialled in the Sheffield Shield this summer, accelerating what may be the most hotly debated change in Test cricket’s history.

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7 h. ago Wallabies to unleash fastest man in Australian rugby against Springboks

An outrageous, 130m try for Australia’s Sevens team took him viral. Now Corey Toole is set to wear the Wallaby gold in Cape Town on Saturday.

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16 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 24: Merrett returns from injury for his 250th, Blues leave out veteran

The Bombers skipper will make his return from a broken hand for his side’s clash with their arch enemy, Carlton.

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19 h. ago Did Netanyahu’s verbal attack strike home? Just look at who defended Albanese

Relations between the two nations have been deteriorating for more than a year. The past 24 hours have shown the true strain.

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23 h. ago Graham still in pain but keen to rush field for Johnston’s try milestone

Campbell Graham’s back injury has been so painful the Rabbitohs centre struggles getting out of chairs, but he doesn’t want to miss celebrating his teammate’s looming milestone.

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31 h. ago He was a schoolboy rugby sensation, but there was a problem. He was better at basketball

Roman Siulepa had NRL clubs on his tail and met with Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. But a standout game at the U19 Basketball World Cup led to a big-money deal with an American College – and now the NBA beckons.

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31 h. ago He was a schoolboy rugby sensation, but there was a problem. He is even better at basketball

Roman Siulepa had NRL clubs on his tail and met with Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. But a standout game at the U19 Basketball World Cup led to a big-money deal with an American college – and now the NBA beckons.

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41 h. ago From bullied to the bullies: Stat that shows how Wallabies turned tables on Boks

In just over a year, Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies from a side beaten up by South Africa into one capable of bullying them back. Cape Town will show if it sticks.

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42 h. ago Australia v South Africa ODI LIVE: Head strikes twice as South Africa lose 3

Marnus Labuschagne makes his return to international cricket as Australia take on South Africa in Cairns. Follow all the action.

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54 h. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

Jasveen Sangha becomes the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the Friends star to strike a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.

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65 h. ago ‘Mare of Easttown, with ghosts’: The new show that brought a Succession star Down Under

From Succession, to Ted Lasso, Killing Eve and now a supernatural mystery set in small-town Australia, an in-demand star is keeping her career highly variable.

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65 h. ago ‘Mare of Easttown, with ghosts’: The new show that brought this Succession star down under

First Succession, then Ted Lasso and Killing Eve. Now a supernatural mystery set in small-town Australia?

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65 h. ago How Wallabies’ Ellis Park miracle could pave way for dream 2027 World Cup

Australia’s historic Ellis Park win not only broke a 62-year drought, but it also strengthened their World Cup seeding hopes, even as injuries and a daunting Cape Town Test await.

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65 h. ago Cam McInnes feared he’d ruptured his ACL. He went even harder into the next tackle

The Cronulla captain opens up about his season-ending injury – and what it means for his future.

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3 d. ago ‘I don’t recommend it’: Harris back and joking after hospital visit; Big names attempt the ‘Centra’

Melbourne star Tayla Harris suffered an eye injury in Melbourne’s win over the Dogs but she is raring to get back out there in round two, promising to wear a ski mask and helmet if that’s what it takes. Meanwhile, some of the biggest names in football had a crack at the tricky skill Ash Centra showed off on Thursday night.

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3 d. ago David Campese said Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt had ‘no idea’. What does he think now?

A week after slamming what he called “clueless” selections, the Wallabies legend has elaborated.

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3 d. ago Yes, you can believe the hype: the Wallabies are officially back

The Wallabies have scored some encouraging wins recently but coming from behind to beat the world No.1 Springboks at altitude that was different gravy.

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4 d. ago AFLW round one: Harris sent to hospital with eye injury; Bombers thump Giants

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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4 d. ago Haaland and Man City fire warning to title rivals as Spurs get off to winning start in post

Two goals from Erling Haaland and star turns from Manchester City’s new recruits saw Pep Guardiola’s side off to a perfect start, while Sunderland made a winning return to the big time and a Richarlison double fired Spurs to victory.

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