Wallaby Tom Robertson criticised Rugby Australia over its handling of the pay dispute, prompting chairman Dan Herbert to accuse RUPA’s leadership team of making demands that threaten the future of Australian rugby.

Tom Papley has failed a roadside drug test after being pulled over by NSW Police. He was also allegedly caught driving on a suspended licence.

Two-time winner Christian Beck relaunched his yacht on Wednesday and took the opportunity to open sparring against his biggest competition.

Laura Kane confirmed the AFLW is considering bringing the start of the season forward to overlap with the men’s.

Former Chinese women’s team captain Shang Chunsong credited her gymnastics career for laying the groundwork after she clinched gold at the parkour World Cup, while also voicing hope that the sport will one day be included in the Olympics. The 30-year-old won the women’s freestyle title at the FIG Parkour World Cup leg in Beijing, sealing the 2026 overall series crown in an event that attracted more than 100 competitors from over 20 countries and regions. Sporting green hair, Shang had a starkly...

King Charles III might regret selling Point Of Law after the favourite justified his tag in winning the $10 million Melbourne Cup for trainer Ciaron Maher.

Samoa captain Junior Paulo says he has a “burning” desire to pull off the nation’s greatest win and avenge a crushing World Cup loss to Australia four years ago.

Football Australia’s deputy CEO Heather Garriock wants to re-sign Tony Popovic on another short-term contract – but other coaches are “knocking at the door”, she said.

After several false starts, Hudson Young has finally arrived in PNG in a bid to determine whether to sign with the NRL’s newest franchise.

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.