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Cricket Australia boss says NZ BBL rejection is not a surprise
New Zealand’s rejection of an offer to join the BBL did not surprise Cricket Australia’s boss. Source link
Suns to fight gun forward's rough conduct ban
Gold Coast will challenge the two-match ban handed to young gun Bailey Humphrey for rough conduct. Source link
Port captain faces surgery as Suns look to fight rough conduct ban
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee faces a major disruption to his AFL season after scans confirmed he sustained a high-grade hamstring tendon rupture. Source link
Dragon to face NRL judiciary over season-ending hip-drop tackle
Ryan Couchman is summoned by the NRL judiciary to explain himself over the hip-drop-style tackle that looks to have ended J’Maine Hopgood’s season. Source link
Luai to miss four weeks, Eels fullback handed NRL breach notice
Jarome Luai will miss a month with his knee injury, but his Wests Tigers halves partner Adam Doueihi has been cleared of a hamstring issue and is on track to play in the club’s next game. Source link
Red-hot Aussie continues dream US run to set up brutal test in Miami
Talia Gibson’s run at Indian Wells carried her to a career-high WTA ranking, and now she is on a similar charge in Miami, with world number two Elena Rybakina up next. Source link
Jess Hull says 'my time is coming' after another world championship medal
Jess Hull wins her second medal of the world indoor championships, while compatriot Adam Spencer nabs his first global medal as Australia finishes the meet with five medals. Source link
How every Matilda fared at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
From the players who lit up the tournament to those who never quite got going, here is a closer look at how each Matilda fared at the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Source link
Why the Brumbies' most important player may not be their best
Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan led by example in the come-from-behind win over the Chiefs, underlining how vital he is to his side’s finals hopes. Source link
Matildas need a grand plan to stave off end-of-an-era concerns
The Women’s Asian Cup has shown that without a grand plan for the future of women’s football and a willingness to stick to it, the Matildas may never capture an elusive major trophy again. Source link