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Rugby UnionHistory against improved Tahs in Dunedin

The NSW Waratahs need a rare win in Dunedin over the Highlanders to jump back ahead of the Queensland Reds in the penultimate Super Rugby Pacific round.

Murray Wenzel

SoccerReds confident of ALM semi upset over City

Adelaide United and Melbourne City expect another tight match with scores at 0-0 ahead of the second leg of their A-League Men semi-final at AAMI Park.

Anna Harrington

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Roos under microscope as they battle Eagles to avoid spoon

West Coast’s season from hell has them on track to win their second-ever wooden spoon, but North Melbourne are giving them a run for their money after questionable rebuilding decisions.

Karl Langdon

Rugby LeaguePremiumFlanagan puts hand up for Dogs NRL role

Shane Flanagan has become the first coach to make a public pitch for the vacant Canterbury head coach role.

George Clarke

Rugby LeagueRabbitohs out to avenge NRL bush bashing

Jason Demetriou says South Sydney need to repair their reputation in Dubbo after suffering an embarrassing humiliation there last year.

George Clarke

In the huntCommentsPremiumAnstiss set for finals despite foot injury

West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan has assured fans vice-captain Jess Anstiss will return this season despite a foot injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

CyclingPremiumMcEwen to keep TV role despite gay slur

Top commentator and retired Australian cycling star Robbie McEwen has apologised for his homophobic comment during the Giro d'Italia coverage.

Roger Vaughan

SportPremiumWhy Shane Warne mural was painted over

A mural painted in tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne after his untimely death was recently painted over with an alcohol ad – and now the reason why has been revealed.

Anton Nilsson

MotorsportVan Gisbergen on pole at Winton Supercars

Championship leader Shane van Gisbergen has secured pole position for Saturday's Supercars race at Winton Raceway in regional Victoria.

Ed Jackson

NBA PlayoffsCommentsCurry too hot for Mavericks as Warriors take 2-0 lead

Stephen Curry scored 32 points with six 3-pointers to lead Golden State to a nine-point win over Dallas for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Staff Writers

Blame gameCommentsPremiumChalmers blames media as Simpson reveals pair’s conversation

Kyle Chalmers defeated Cody Simpson in the 100m butterfly at the Australian swimming trials, but that was just the start of the story.

Julian Linden

True characterCommentsPremiumMarnus’ mum pays tribute to Symonds for apology

Marnus Labuschagne’s mother has celebrated Andrew Symonds’ character in detailing the late cricket star’s gutsy apology for hot mic comments about her son.

Robert Craddock and Ben Horne

Eagles to swoop?PremiumBoost for Eagles as three Giants guns go down

Greater Western Sydney has made three late changes, with ruckman Braydon Preuss and midfield bull Tim Taranto among the outs ahead of the club’s clash with the Eagles on Sunday.

Samantha Rogers

Rugby LeaguePremiumBrimson excited about Foran's Titans move

He's still proving himself as an NRL five-eighth but Gold Coast's AJ Brimson insists the impending arrival of Kieran Foran is a positive for all at the Titans.

Ed Jackson

GolfPremiumWise struck by errant Cameron Smith drive

Aaron Wise has had a lucky escape during the second round of the US PGA Championship where he was struck on the head by an errant Cameron Smith tee-shot.

Staff Writers

TennisPremiumAussies out to show there's life after Ash

The French Open is the first grand slam since Ash Barty took her leave of tennis, but the show must go on for her Australian colleagues in Paris.

Ian Chadband

SwimmingSimpson DQ'd in freestyle at Aussie titles

Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown is again a pacesetter but Cody Simpson has been disqualified from a freestyle event at the Australian championships.

Steve Larkin

GolfPremiumTiger makes cut, keeps PGA hopes alive

Tiger Woods is 12 shots behind leader Will Zalatoris but is still setting his sights on winning an improbable fifth US PGA Championship.

Phil Casey

GolfHole-in one leaves Aussie Hillier in front

Australia's Whitney Hillier is the leader by one shot going into the final round of the Ladies European Tour event at Evian Resort Golf Club.

Staff Writers

Rugby LeaguePremiumHurt Trbojevic felt guilty over Manly loss

Tom Trbojevic's year rests on scans on his injured shoulder, but his initial response was to apologise to Manly teammates after being hurt against Parramatta.

Scott Bailey

AFLPremiumEagle skipper Shuey to plug forwards hole

West Coast's forward line has been so decimated by injuries that star skipper Luke Shuey is set to be thrust into attack to help fill the void.

Justin Chadwick

AFLDockers aim to fix composure in the wet

Fremantle are aiming to make up for last week's shock 36-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Collingwood at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Justin Chadwick

SoccerKlopp promises to keep heat on Man City

Liverpool's Juergen Klopp says his team will not stop in their pursuit of Manchester City and trophies whether they are crowned champions or not this weekend.

Staff Writers

SoccerChamps Real close out LaLiga with draw

Champions Real Madrid have completed their LaLiga season with a tepid draw against Real Betis, with next week Champions League final against Liverpool to come.

Staff Writers