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• Warriors gun injuries himself with scoring

  22-08-2026 11:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Dallin Watene-Zelezniak injures his shoulder when diving out to score a try for the Warriors.
  
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• Record $3.3m offer not enough to end star back-rower’s PNG interest

  23-08-2026 05:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Canberra and NSW Origin star Hudson Young won’t be re-signing with the Raiders anytime soon, despite their massive offer.
  
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• Titans strike with scrum play

  23-08-2026 05:02 via theage.com.au
  
  The Titans score via Kerri Johnson on the left wing on the back of a scrum.
  
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• Titans slice through Broncos defence

  23-08-2026 04:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Georgia Grey scores as the Titans find a way through on the left edge.
  
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• 'Mainly to support AFLW': Swans fans descend on SCG amid club scandal

  23-08-2026 04:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Swans fans react to an emotional week, where a scandal continues to engulf the club, as they prepare to watch a historic double-header at the SCG. 
  
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• Starc strikes early again as Australian tighten grip on Mackay Test

  23-08-2026 04:34 via theage.com.au
  
  Mitchell Starc was up to his old tricks in Mackay, putting the heat on the Bangladesh middle order with a pair of early scalps.
  
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• Bristol City striker's stunning backheel goal in England goes viral

  23-08-2026 04:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Bristol City's Dom Ballard scores a goal that's left many fans saying the Puskás Award may already be over for the season.
  
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• Sloane's question for suspended Swans

  23-08-2026 04:15 via smh.com.au
  
  The Sunday Footy Show team discusses the Sydney situation.
  
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• Sydney Swans LIVE updates: Women’s and men’s team play first matches following week of scandal

  23-08-2026 03:46 via theage.com.au
  
  After a week in which five male players were stood down for the rest of the season following an alleged incident in a Melbourne hotel room, the Swans will stage their first double-header featuring both the AFLW and AFL teams at the SCG.
  
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• Live: Threats of SCG walkouts as Swans men's and women's teams take the field

  23-08-2026 03:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney's AFLW team takes the field in the first game of a double-header, with some fans threatening to walk out on the following men's game. Follow live.
  
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• Starc strikes early again as Bangladesh chase Australian lead on day two

  23-08-2026 03:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia will look to level the two-Test series with Bangladesh as early as today, after a slice of Bangladeshi history ended the hosts first innings.
  
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• Live: Starc with more new-ball magic after Australia bowled out for 210

  23-08-2026 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Mitchell Starc takes wickets with back-to-back balls with Bangladesh on the ropes in Mackay. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Starc produces more new-ball magic to have Bangladesh teetering on day two

  23-08-2026 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Mitchell Starc takes wickets with back-to-back balls after Australia takes a commanding 146-run lead into the second innings in Mackay. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Green the key as Australia looks to extend lead on day two

  23-08-2026 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green is looking to combine with Australia's lower order as day two begins in Mackay, after a frenetic 18-wicket opening day against Bangladesh. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Green dismissed as Australia extends lead on day two

  23-08-2026 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green is trapped LBW early on day two in Mackay, after a frenetic 18-wicket opening day against Bangladesh. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia all out for 210, with 146-run lead over Bangladesh on day two

  23-08-2026 01:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green is trapped LBW early on day two in Mackay, after a frenetic 18-wicket opening day against Bangladesh. Follow live.
  
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• ‘Don’t abandon the club’: Swans fans ready to show support after week of turmoil

  23-08-2026 01:30 via theage.com.au
  
  It has been a confronting week for Sydney fans. But many are preparing to turn out at the SCG for Sunday’s double-header to support the club – and especially theAFLW team.
  
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• Pogačar makes ominous start at Spanish Vuelta as history beckons

  23-08-2026 00:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar claims the Spanish Vuelta's red jersey for the first time as he looks to make history. 
  
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• Pogačar hails rival after 'unimaginable' week following brother's death

  23-08-2026 00:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar claims the Spanish Vuelta's red jersey for the first time, but says he wished Britain's Josh Tarling had pipped him, after the death of Tarling's brother in a race last week.
  
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• Herrington: "Today was a dream"

  23-08-2026 00:20 via theage.com.au
  
  Lucas Herrington speaks to Stan Sport after making his Premier League debut.
  
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• Teen Socceroo makes perfect EPL debut with win over Manchester United

  23-08-2026 00:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Eighteen-year-old Socceroos defender Lucas Herrington makes the perfect start to his EPL career with victory over Manchester United.
  
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• Herrington makes debut in Hull City win

  23-08-2026 00:05 via theage.com.au
  
  18-year-old Australian Lucas Herrington makes his first appearance in the Premier League.
  
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• The archer who shoots a target he cannot see

  22-08-2026 23:27 via abc.net.au
  
  After losing his sight, James Griffiths has found a new purpose through vision-impaired archery, using touch, sound and determination to chase a place on the world stage. 
  
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• Norris to start on pole for Dutch GP as Russell claims sprint

  22-08-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Oscar Piastri will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fourth, while teammate Lando Norris claimed pole position after qualifying overnight.
  
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• 'We're all gonna make it': What gymbros are getting wrong about Zyzz

  22-08-2026 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The early social media phenomenon around Aziz Shavershian may seem like a precursor to some of the uglier corners of the internet, but the late bodybuilder's brother says they preach a different message.
  
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• ‘Why stop at 20 teams?’ NRL reveals plans for further expansion

  22-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  The NRL is poised to reveal the identity of its 20th team by Christmas. However, it may not be long before the competition expands to 22 teams.
  
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• Survival of the fittest: Could this NRL title race be the easiest yet?

  22-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Of the teams expected to contest the grand final, the Panthers are the most experienced; the Roosters have the most depth and the Warriors would be the NRL’s preferred premiers.
  
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• Posting this photo was a big mistake for a club trying to re-establish itself as an NRL giant

  22-08-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au
  
  Parramatta posted two photos of controversial former star Jarryd Hayne in their dressing rooms last weekend. The backlash was swift and damning.
  
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• Preston in hospital on drip before Bulldogs game, five players with Covid

  22-08-2026 15:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Canterbury kept their finals hopes alive despite Matt Burton also returning home for a family issue, and as it was revealed Jacob Kiraz had been playing with a torn calf.
  
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• Positive news for Tiger cub after heart scare; Crows dominate the Giants

  22-08-2026 15:44 via smh.com.au
  
  The Cats and Crows fine-tuned their finals preparations, while a star Giant bids farewell and their biggest star of all could be out the door too. Recap all the “Super Saturday” action.
  
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