November 1 marks what is expected to be the most frenetic free-agency period in NRL history. And the Chiefs are armed with tax-free money to lure a marquee No.7.

Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul in the final innings for South Africa put a light on not only Australia's handling of spin, but Nathan Lyon's Cape Town returns.

Reece Walsh stars at fullback in the Kangaroos' 66-6 victory over the Cook Islands in their final pool game of the Rugby League World Cup.

David Warner has led savage criticism of Australia's batting in their Test loss, as captain Pat Cummins admitted they needed more patience.

Australian Alex de Minaur has earned what could be one of his most significant wins, defeating new world No.1 Alexander Zverev to reach the Vienna Open final.

Arsenal's Bruno Guimarães talks to Stan Sport about his time in Australia with Brazil.

Cole Palmer puts Chelsea ahead after Lisandro Martinez was red carded.

Australia have insisted they were right to be confident Steve Smith would play the South Africa series decider, and his absence did not impact the toss call.

Australia's series loss in South Africa has been one of the toughest for several senior players, with new faces among the best performed in the three Tests.

The champion halfback is expected to stay at Penrith – but clubs are circling as the game’s No.1 target goes on the open market on Sunday.

Matthew Dellavedova, the tennis player – not the basketballer – has won more than 100 matches this year, and now has the Australian Open on his radar.

How the Australians rated in their 176-run thrashing by South Africa at Newlands.

As clubs flash the cash to strengthen their rosters during the free-agency frenzy, the Bears have a couple of aces up their sleeves.

Australia were not just defeated in the final two Tests in South Africa. When it mattered, they were dismembered.

Pat Cummins has insisted Steve Smith was confident of getting up to play in the Newlands Test, after the vice-captain had given an account suggesting his neck issue was more serious than it had first appeared.

Sam Walker faces an uphill battle to reclaim his Australian No. 7 jersey after Tom Dearden helped guide the Kangaroos to a big win in Townsville.

Surfers will be catching waves in the water and air in a new event about to hit Scarborough Beach.

Fakhar Zaman has overcome a bruised knee to score 127 and lead Pakistan past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the ODI tri-series.

The coaches of Western Sydney and Macarthur FC have thrown their weight behind the Red and Black Bloc after the A-League Men fan group staged a silent protest.

Ciaron Maher will set a new mark with a record number of Melbourne Cup runners, spearheaded by favourite Point Of Law.

Former England midfielder Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager looks even more hopeless after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier League

‘This is a reckoning. This isn’t just a loss. This is a moment in time that could alter the future.’

The Proteas have come from behind to beat Australia 2-1, with Simon Harmer bowling his side to victory in Cape Town.

Little-known Illawarra reserve Johny Narkle has made a string of huge plays down the stretch to steer the Hawks to a shock seven-point win over the Wildcats.

A Beth Mooney masterclass has powered Perth Scorchers to a dominant nine-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades in their Women’s Big Bash League season opener at the WACA Ground.

The UC Capitals have held strong in defence to pick up their second win of the WNBL season against a Maddy Rocci-less Geelong Venom.

West spinner Roston Chase took 5-36 before opener Brandon King hit an unbeaten 81 as their team chased down 170 to beat Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka.

Two of the region’s rising stars could be on a collision course after Filipino sensation Alexandra Eala and Chinese teenage starlet Sun Xinran were picked on the same side of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open draw on Saturday. Eala will take on Alycia Parks in the first round, while Sun, who is set to play in only her second WTA250 event in as many weeks, has Czech player Tereza Valentova in her way. The 46-year-old seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams will play compatriot Mary...

Jaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway have both suffered injuries in a disastrous night for the Cairns Taipans, thumped by 16 points by Melbourne United

Australia have soul-searching to do after the horror ending in Cape Town on Halloween cost them the series against South Africa and top spot in the rankings.