Sport
Anatomy of a wonder goal: How Sam Kerr produced her own Cathy Freeman moment
Having battled injury and not started a game in the World Cup until the semi-final, Australia’s captain produced a memory for the ages. So, how did she do it?
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
‘We get it, like we never did before’: Matildas spirit not dented by defeat
- by Peter FitzSimons
NRL
Opinion
NRL 2023
Wests Tigers’ next big call: Is Robbie Farah ready to become the general manager?
On the surface it seems ambitious to catapult a recently retired player into the role, but there are very few that have the street smarts and nous that Farah possesses.
- by Michael Chammas
Pacific Championships another big step as PNG closes in on 18th NRL licence
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has again reiterated his desire for PNG to become the NRL’s next franchise, and is putting his money where his mouth is.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘I love Sam Kerr, but I love Luke Combs more’: Why Latrell’s skipping Matildas
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘We don’t think it is an error’: Tigers call time on Sheens but refuse to call appointment a mistake
- by Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
Insight & Analysis
Rise of the Matildas shows why women’s football is bigger than a game
If you think the Matildas’ success has been a helluva ride, you ain’t seen anything yet.
Moya Dodd
Former Matildas vice-captain
Sweaty, unaffected joy: Matildas are bigger than sport and a reminder of what sport is about
The beauty of this World Cup is that it rises above the whiny pettiness of the NRL and AFL.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
The clause that could see Luai ink multi-million dollar extension with Panthers
Luai’s axed agent has told the Panthers he would waive the 90-day termination clause if the club strikes a deal directly with the No.6.
Michael Chammas
Sports reporter
Rugby Union
Wallabies want ‘consistency’ after Farrell red-card escape sparks outrage
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten
Gordon praises Cooper after veteran pivot overlooked for Australia A squad
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
Opinion
Rugby World Cup
For the sake of rugby, England captain Owen Farrell must be banned
- by Oliver Brown
Cricket
Soccer
Kerr calls for more funding in women’s football amid heartbreak semi-final loss
The Matildas captain wants this moment to be used as a catalyst for change in Australian soccer.
- by Marnie Vinall
Analysis
Matildas
Dreams dashed as Lionesses silence a raucous nation
Things don’t always turn out as we want. Sometimes, even the best efforts of one of our national icons isn’t enough.
- by Emma Kemp
Australia 1 England 3
FIFA Women's World Cup
Sam Kerr’s stunning strike not enough as England end Matildas’ World Cup run
- by Vince Rugari
AFL
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
De Goey, Hill out of Lions clash; Concussion stops Seedsman; Star Bombers push for recall
- by Damien Ractliffe and Jon Pierik
Basketball
‘Nothing wrong with it’: NBA star Giddey gets physical in World Cup warm-up
Josh Giddey is a rookie at international level but showed he won’t be taking a backward step to anyone as the Boomers made an impressive start to their World Cup preparation.
- by Roy Ward
Updated
Liz Cambage
Cambage denies racial slur as fresh footage emerges of violent incident
A new video has emerged of the violent altercation which led to fallen Opals star Liz Cambage leaving the Australian Opals on the eve of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
- by Jon Pierik
Racing
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Why the best netball league in the world is facing a $7.5 million black hole
A secret report shows Australia’s elite netball league is bleeding money and being propped up by the fees paid by junior and club players at a time when competition from rival sports is intensifying.
- by Carla Jaeger
De Rozario hopes Australia’s Paralympians get their chance to shine
Madison de Rozario’s finest moment in athletics came at the Tokyo Paralympics in front of a handful of spectators. She explains why the return of crowds after the COVID pandemic is so important.
- by Tom Decent
