Pat Cummins expects great things of Steve Smith in his first Test matches in South Africa since the infamous 2018 tour, even if the captain concedes he has no guarantees that his deputy will see it through to the end of 19 Tests over the next 10 months.

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy is urging other big names from overseas to head Down Under and play the Australian Open.

Australia used 11 different bowlers and Neil Brand dined out in a low-key but entertaining build-up to the three-Test series against South Africa.

All the best photos from Canberra's biggest cricket tournament.

Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler are among the Herald’s experts to have their say on who will win the 2026 NRL grand final and why.

When Brad Fittler met Kerry Packer in 1995 before joining the Roosters, the media tycoon asked him: “How do you think you win a grand final?”

Two of Europe's most high-profile strikers took centre stage as Spain and England cruised to easy victories in their latest UEFA Nations League matches.

West Indies batter Shai Hope has scored a superb unbeaten 162 to guide his side to a memorable five-wicket victory in their third ODI in New Chandigarh.

He is about to notch up 20 years with Access Canberra.

The Newcastle Knights are looking to make grand final history.