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• Raiders young gun hooker after horror half

  28-06-2026 07:01 via smh.com.au
  
  Raiders winger Savelio Tamale is dragged off by coach Ricky Stuart after letting in a try against the Dragons.
  
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• Wallabies hoping Lions lessons are heeded in Ireland showdown

  28-06-2026 11:33 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wallabies are hoping a settled squad and extra training can help avoid a repeat of the problem that plagued them last year.
  
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• Toothless Tigers: The Hawks are showing how Richmond’s rebuild is so shaky

  28-06-2026 11:12 via theage.com.au
  
  The Tigers have fallen further than Hawthorn ever did when upending their list after Sam Mitchell started in 2022. Here’s what’s gone wrong at Punt Road.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Knights v Tigers - Round 17

  28-06-2026 10:36 via smh.com.au
  
  The Newcastle Knights host the Wests Tigers in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.
  
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• Premiership coach says he ‘wouldn’t have an issue’ if Hird returned as Bombers’ brutal season continues

  28-06-2026 10:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Dean Solomon has outlined his vision for the side as Hird’s bid to win the top job received support. Meanwhile, a Magpies star says there is no reason why a team can’t rise from a wildcard berth to win the flag.
  
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• Knights stun Tigers with late length-of-the-field try as Cook claims bunker dudded Dragons again

  28-06-2026 10:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Just when the 22,968 fans who braved the dismal weather were expecting a field goal to settle the game, the Knights scored a 105m match-winning try.
  
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• How the last qualification place was decided by five minutes of chaos

  28-06-2026 10:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Two stoppage-time goals, ghosts of a World Cup scandal from 42 years ago, and a desperately unlucky Iranian side are just some of the takeaways from Algeria and Austria's chaotic group stage finale.
  
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• Young, Best go the length to seal narrow win

  28-06-2026 10:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Dom Young and Bradman Best combine to go more than 100 metres, winning the game for Newcastle against the Wests Tigers.
  
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• Snowden tips Tuileries to overcome missed run in hunt for twin Tiaras

  28-06-2026 09:56 via theage.com.au
  
  Peter Snowden believes Tuileries is up to the mark for a first group 1 win on Saturday at Eagle Farm as he chases back-to-back wins in the Tatt’s Tiara.
  
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• Lucas responds to level the scores

  28-06-2026 09:34 via smh.com.au
  
  Dylan Lucas responds to level the scores between the Knights and Tigers.
  
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• Savage blow: Cook claims bunker dudded Dragons again

  28-06-2026 09:18 via smh.com.au
  
  Dragons co-captain Damien Cook says even Canberra players were not convinced Xavier Savage had scored a crucial try on Sunday.
  
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• Tips and race-by-race guide for Scone on Monday

  28-06-2026 09:15 via theage.com.au
  
  All you need to know to back a winner on the seven-race program.
  
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• Rival stables set for classic head-to-head showdowns at Scone

  28-06-2026 09:15 via theage.com.au
  
  Two classic match races between rival home-track stables are set to steal the show at Monday’s feature Scone meeting.
  
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• Who’s playing who, and when: Your guide to the World Cup’s round of 32

  28-06-2026 08:47 via theage.com.au
  
  We take a look at the schedule – and the match-ups – for the first knockout round of the expanded competition.
  
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• Awkward tackle leaves Tigers gun under injury cloud

  28-06-2026 08:41 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wests Tigers will be awaiting the scan results of Taylan May after he was forced off the field early with a suspected shoulder concern.
  
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• Sukkar crashes over for first NRL try

  28-06-2026 08:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Tony Sukkar collects a short ball and crashes over the tryline to score for the first time in his NRL career.
  
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• NRL Highlights: Raiders v Dragons - Round 17

  28-06-2026 08:12 via theage.com.au
  
  The Canberra Raiders take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
  
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• Dragons dudded by long-range Raiders try

  28-06-2026 07:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Savelio Tamale races away to score against the Dragons, despite replays showing Simi Sasagi knocked the ball forward.
  
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• Raiders young gun hooked after horror half

  28-06-2026 07:10 via theage.com.au
  
  Raiders winger Savelio Tamale is dragged off by coach Ricky Stuart after letting in a try against the Dragons.
  
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• Wild three minutes sends Austria to knockout stage

  28-06-2026 06:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Austria and Algeria have both secured their spot in the round of 32 after an epic final five minutes had the football world on the edge of their seats.
  
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• Live: Tight contest at Docklands ahead of Dockers—Suns finale

  28-06-2026 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Round 16 comes to a conclusion with the Kangaroos and Bombers at Docklands, followed by the Suns heading west to take on ladder-leaders Fremantle. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Kangaroos seek top 10 spot ahead of Dockers—Suns finale

  28-06-2026 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Round 16 comes to a conclusion with the Kangaroos and Bombers at Docklands, followed by the Suns heading west to take on ladder-leaders Fremantle. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dockers make fast start against Suns as Kangaroos crack top 10

  28-06-2026 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Round 16 comes to a conclusion with the Kangaroos and Bombers at Docklands, followed by the Suns heading west to take on ladder-leaders Fremantle. Follow live.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 as it happened: Messi scores as Argentina beat Jordan; Austria equalise at the death against Algeria; DR Congo join Portugal and Colombia in knockout stages; England top Group L, Croatia beat Ghana

  28-06-2026 06:55 via smh.com.au
  
  The final day of group games has decided Groups J, K and L before the round of 32 begins on Monday.
  
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• Strange denied by Bunker after classy moment

  28-06-2026 06:50 via theage.com.au
  
  Raiders star Ethan Strange has his try overturned by the Bunker against the Dragons.
  
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• Who plays who in the World Cup round of 32?

  28-06-2026 06:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The World Cup has reached the round of 32. Here is the full fixture list for the remainder of the tournament, including the kick-off times in Australia.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Messi scores as Argentina beat Jordan; Austria equalise at the death against Algeria; DR Congo join Portugal and Colombia in knockout stages; England top Group L, Croatia beat Ghana

  28-06-2026 06:11 via theage.com.au
  
  The final day of group games will decide Groups J, K and L before the round of 32 begins on Monday.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Messi scores as Argentina lead Jordan; Algeria in deadlock with Austria; DR Congo join Portugal and Colombia in knockout stages; England top Group L, Croatia beat Ghana

  28-06-2026 05:52 via smh.com.au
  
  The final day of group games will decide Groups J, K and L before the round of 32 begins on Monday.
  
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• Football has a problem when it lets an accused four-time rapist play at the World Cup

  28-06-2026 05:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Without passing judgment as to their guilt or innocence, FIFA follow the lead of the NRL and stand down players facing serious criminal charges
  
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• ‘That’s one of the most courageous things I’ve seen’: Brooks played on for 14 minutes with ruptured ACL

  28-06-2026 05:43 via smh.com.au
  
  Scans on Sunday confirmed Luke Brooks’ season is over, but the Sea Eagles’ No.6 left a lasting impression on his coach and teammates.
  
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