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.
Nov 3, 2026
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.