'Felt prepared': Maddinson speaks on shock Test recall

PerthNow - Nov 9, 2026

Nic Maddinson says he wasn't thrown in the deep end by Australia's selectors after his surprise Test recall for the South Africa series ended in disappointment.

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England's Ben Spencer completes a Wallabies drubbing at Twickenham.

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There was to be no repeat of the Wallabies’ recent heroics in Twickenham – only embarrassment.

Norris doubles up in Brazil as Mercedes win team title

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Norris doubles up in Brazil as Mercedes win team title

McLaren driver Lando Norris dominated F1's Sao Paulo Grand Prix to win from pole on a day rival team Mercedes secured the constructors' title.

The Wallabies have the talent. But something is going badly wrong

Nov 8, 2026

The Wallabies have the talent. But something is going badly wrong

After another humiliating defeat, the Wallabies look a long way from putting together the team capable of delivering a home World Cup masterpiece.

Sakuma claims Japan Classic win for first LPGA title

Nov 8, 2026

Sakuma claims Japan Classic win for first LPGA title

Shuri Sakuma has won her first LPGA Tour title, taking the Japan Classic on Sunday with a closing round of 64.

Australia need to fix their ailing batting order. These 12 players are vying for the job

Nov 8, 2026

Australia need to fix their ailing batting order. These 12 players are vying for the job

This week’s Sheffield Shield and ODI games will give the Australian selectors a clear idea of who is in the best form for the looming Test series against New Zealand.

‘I’ve never wanted to lose a hitout’: Meet teenage goliath and hot draft prospect Harry Van Hattum

Nov 8, 2026

‘I’ve never wanted to lose a hitout’: Meet teenage goliath and hot draft prospect Harry Van Hattum

Draft prospect Harry Van Hattum also has the nasty streak that recruiters love from key-position and ruck prospects. But he admits he has had to learn to harness it the right way.

Don’t blame players for Australian soccer’s financial problems, says union boss

Nov 8, 2026

Don’t blame players for Australian soccer’s financial problems, says union boss

Socceroos and Matildas stars have been accused of being greedy while their governing body bleeds millions. The PFA says the players are being blamed for problems not of their making.

'Not good enough': Wallabies in another woeful loss

Nov 8, 2026

'Not good enough': Wallabies in another woeful loss

Captain Harry Wilson has admitted Australia's latest crushing 45-22 defeat at Twickenham by a rampant England side was simply not good enough.

Alcaraz beats erratic Shelton to prove master of Paris

Nov 8, 2026

Alcaraz beats erratic Shelton to prove master of Paris

World No.3 Carlos Alvaraz has become the first Spaniard to win the Paris Masters since David Ferrer in 2012 with victory over American Ben Shelton.

'Prefer to go back': Mostert realistic on title hopes

Nov 8, 2026

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