Doesn't take much: Australia expect fired-up Rabada

PerthNow - Oct 17, 2026

Kagiso Rabada's return for the second Test against South Africa has the potential to ignite the series against Australia and revive the hosts' chances.

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The Perth Lynx have overcome a star-studded Townsville Fire to claim their first win of the WNBL season.

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The All Blacks blew the Wallabies away during a 20-minute period to run in five quick tries in the first-half. Here’s how the men in gold rated during the defeat.

Kings thump Wildcats, move back to top spot in NBL

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Kings thump Wildcats, move back to top spot in NBL

Torrey Craig's half-court heave on the full-time horn put an exclamation point on Sydney's 21-point NBL demolition of the Perth Wildcats.

Reborn Mariners shock Roar on opening day of ALW

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Aussie hopes take a real battering at LPGA Shanghai

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Australia's hopes of victory at the LPGA event in Shanghai have taken a hit, with Grace Kim the country's best hope but sitting eight shots behind the leader.

With a fall and a horse’s death, this day at Caulfield became racing’s worst nightmare

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Phoenix deliver crushing reality check on Cairns

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There’s something about St George’s Park that seems to bring a little extra out of South Africa. Australia know this all too well.

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