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‘Shrinking the sport’: Legal threat after Rebels axing

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh claims a consortium bidding to rescue the Melbourne Rebels were given every opportunity to press their case as an ugl

Four-time Olympian drops selection appeal as Australia’s marathon team confirmed

Lisa Weightman has reluctantly given up on her dream of contesting a record fifth Olympic Games marathon, with a last-minute change of heart that keeps the door

Cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels to miss 2025 Super Rugby season after Rugby Australia announcement

The Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby side has been told by Rugby Australia it will not compete in Super Rugby Pacific in the 2025 season.A statement from Rugby Aust

Four-time Olympian slams Athletics Australia after dropping appeal against Paris non-selection

In short: Lisa Weightman has dropped her appeal over her non-selection in the women's marathon for the Paris Olympics.Weightman has criticsed Athletics Australi

Athletes give back as youth mental health advocates

The concept of being ‘mentally fit’ particularly resonates with racewalker Rebecca Henderson who experienced her own mental health battles last yea

What is the Matildas’ biggest win? Highest-scoring game in Australian women’s football history | Sporting News Australia

The Matildas booked their ticket to Paris via a thrashing of Uzbekistan in their Olympic qualifiers.But how did that 10-0 win stac

3 Cheers for Australia’s 3 million sporting volunteers

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Australian sport. They wear many hats - coaches, referees, team managers, barbecue chefs, grant writers, scorekeepers,

‘Can’t believe what is happening’: Legend’s Olympics bombshell over marathon selection snub in ‘integrity’ row

Athletics Australia has been accused of breaking its own selection criteria amid a tense row over the women’s marathon selections for the 2024 Paris Olympic G

‘Dream will be fulfilled’: Irankunda named in Socceroos squad for World Cup qualifiers

Bayern Munich-bound Nestory Irankunda has been handed a first Socceroos call-up as head coach Graham Arnold named an extended 25-man squad for Australia’s 202

Stan reveals world first in Olympics coverage

Stan Sport will showcase eight international channels during the 2024 Olympic Games in a world first for the streaming platform.Stan will be the only place to w

Matildas Assistant Coach shares secrets to success with Gen32 Coaches

But despite her busy schedule, Andreatta recently took time out to share her experiences and guidance with AIS Gen32 Coaches, many of whom are nearing

Why is Joe Burns playing for Italy? Former Australian player embarks on a new journey following brother’s demise | Sporting News Australia

Former Australian cricketer, Joe Burns revealed a tragic news about his brother on his Instagram account. Burns revealed that his brother had p