Pat Cummins’ captaincy is about to face its biggest moment of truth
Pat Cummins has nearly always met the moment in the 15 years since he was presented with his baggy green in Johannesburg. He must do it again on Friday.
They used to battle in a Melbourne backyard. Now they’re facing off in a Test at Murrayfield
Isaac Kailea, Sione Tuipulotu and their cousins grew up together dreaming of playing for the Wallabies. Three of them may end up in Scotland colours.
Batsmen thrive in Shield game as cricket returns to MCG
After last season's dramatic two-day Ashes Test, wickets are proving much harder to claim so far as cricket returned to the MCG.
Two scratched from Melbourne Cup club’s election race before even making the starting line
A week after John Kanga caused a sensation by nominating for the Flemington board, the final election field is still taking shape.
Matildas to face fearsome Japan in Olympic qualifying mission
Joe Montemurro’s side will have to top a group featuring Asian Cup winners Japan to book a direct spot at Los Angeles 2028.
Kalyn Ponga wins 2026 Golden Boot
New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga has been awarded the 2026 Golden Boot, beating out favourite Reece Walsh for the RLWC's top honours.
The devastating loophole the AFL must immediately close
Under their current CBA, AFLW players are entitled to 12 months of paid parental leave, starting six weeks before their due date. Great. So they should be. But there is a loophole.
Neser on song as Bulls take charge against Tasmania
Veteran Michael Neser has played a key role in giving Queensland control of Tasmania on day two of their Sheffield Shield game at the Gabba.
The 150 minutes of football that earned Ponga world rugby league’s top award
New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga beat a host of stars, including Kangaroos rival Reece Walsh, to the prestigious Golden Boot award on Thursday evening.
Fancy a cuppa? Tampering affair no storm in a teacup
The ghosts of the 2018 sandpaper scandal continue to haunt Australian cricket, and it threatens to cast a shadow over the ODI and T20 series against England.
