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Playing despite heightened tensions back home, Iran were thrashed 3-0 by 2022 runners up South Korea on the Gold Coast in their opening match of the tournament ahead of Thursday’s game against the Matildas. Source link

Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn’s season opener against GWS. Source link

AFL chief Andrew Dillon backs the contentious Opening Round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay. Source link

ARL Commission chair Peter V’Landys is adamant Las Vegas can remain a success beyond 2027 and insists fans will continue turning up once their team returns for a second time. Source link

Formula 1’s season opener is expected to go ahead without a hitch this weekend in Melbourne, after conflict in the Middle East forced a change in travel plans for many teams. Source link

Zac Lomax’s NRL future remains in limbo as his lawyers conduct last-minute talks to secure his release from Parramatta. Source link

As the AFL season gets underway, each club is hoping for one of its young players to pop. Here’s who is poised to take a leap in 2026. Source link

North Queensland’s Las Vegas hangover will extend well beyond a shock loss to Newcastle, with Braidon Burns receiving a two-match ban.  Source link

The Matildas’ 1-0 win over the Philippines in Perth wasn’t their best performance. But they’ve promised better things are on the horizon — and there’s reason to believe them.  Source link

New cars, new drivers and one entirely new team descend on Melbourne as Formula 1 returns for the 2026 season. Source link