Michael Cheika has reunited with familiar faces from the Waratahs’ 2014 title-winning side, but insists a new approach is needed to revive the struggling Super Rugby team.

Point of Law was in good shape after his phenomenal Melbourne Cup win, achieved at just his sixth start. What’s next for the fast-finishing three-year-old is yet to be decided.

NRL legend Paul Gallen rips into Nelson Asofa-Solomona for mentioning his wife ahead of their Sydney fight.

Read The Age’s collected coverage ahead of this year’s national draft, including profiles, rankings and insights into what how the best juniors reach the elite.

Gus Teixeira spent most of his draft year feeling fatigued. He still ended it with All-Australian honours and as one of the top AFL draft prospects.

He hasn’t played for the Wallabies since 2021 and spent a long time on the sidelines since. But the Wallabies veteran never gave up on his dream of wearing gold again.

David Gately and Marc Olhmus preview the running of the 2026 Crown Oaks.

From Alice Springs to a hospital bed, to the winners’ stall of the Melbourne Cup: Ethan Brown is glad he stayed in the saddle.

The soccer world is in mourning after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died at the age of 30, following a cardiac arrest during a match.

Manchester United fans attempted to disrupt the match against Roma by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick looks lost after a Roma goal.

Kurtley Beale is back in the Wallabies after a five-year absence.

Spanish second division player Jesus de Miguel has died after a shocking high-speed collision in a match against Andorra.

Marnus Labuschagne’s well-respected batting coach has opened up on the No.3 batsman’s struggles in South Africa, but it’s what he refused to say which has piqued interest.

Amid a collective bargaining agreement stalemate, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has written to every professional player with details of their offer – and a warning.

The official finishing order for the Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres at Flemington. It was a triumph for trainer Ciaron Maher who, in an historic result, prepared the place-getters.

Liam Martin discusses his contract situation after talk of a move to Canberra.

A year after stepping away from competition, Olympic shot put champion Gong Lijiao has lost more than 30kg (66lbs) after refusing to “lie flat” during her retirement. The 36-year-old submitted her official retirement paperwork after the National Games in November last year. She said then she aimed to lose 25kg before pursuing marriage. “I also want to become beautiful. You will surely see a different version of me,” Gong said. Speaking to Chinese media in an interview published on Monday, the...

Crown managed to land the newly appointed US ambassador to Australia for Flemington’s day of days.

Australia kick off a four-Test tour of the UK this weekend against England. Here are five burning questions about the month ahead.

Integral to the champion trainer’s historic feat was a horse he bought from King Charles III for an estimated $4 million – Point Of Law – who the monarch did not let go easily.

Point Of Law won the Melbourne Cup, Robbie Williams played his hits and 97,112 punters flocked to Flemington to watch it all unfold. Relive the action here.

A tearaway Royal Supremacy gapped the field, leaving jockey Ethan Brown with a decision to make aboard Point of Law. We break down the race and how the boy from Alice Springs delivered.

Conflict in Saudi Arabia has led to the postponement of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.

The security situation across the Middle East has forced the AFC to delay the tournament, which was due to kick off in January in Saudi Arabia, for 12 months. The implications for the Socceroos are enormous.

Ethan Brown reflects on his journey back from a horrific race fall in 2023 to claiming the Melbourne Cup with Point Of Law.

The Irish contingent will head home without the result they wanted, but they welcome the challenge that comes with racing against Australia’s best trainers in the Melbourne Cup.

Fundamental Nature, with cult hero jockey William Pike riding, takes out the Channel 9 Trophy on Melbourne Cup day.

Annabel and Rob Archibald claimed the $3 million Big Dance – but not with the horse that crossed the line first – after a dramatic protest result.

Shadhavar leads and gaps the field on the home straight to win the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes on Melbourne Cup day.