Ikitau out of Sydney Bledisloe but Valetini to avoid hip-drop scrutiny

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 10, 2026

A World Rugby decision means that won’t come into effect until November 1 helps Wallabies star Rob Valetini.

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Zheng sets up China Open final clash with Andreeva

Oct 10, 2026

Zheng sets up China Open final clash with Andreeva

Russia's Mirra Andreeva has beaten Nikola Bartunkova to reach the final of the China Open where she will meet home favourite Zheng Qinwen in Beijing.

Football fixtures and results

Oct 10, 2026

Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Portugal provisionally suspend Ronaldo after walk out

Oct 10, 2026

Portugal provisionally suspend Ronaldo after walk out

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after the striker's departure ‌from the national team camp.

'No excuse': South bang down A-League door with Cup win

Oct 10, 2026

'No excuse': South bang down A-League door with Cup win

South Melbourne are basking in the glory of their Australia Cup final win and are ready to break down the door to get in the A-League.

Shattered Victory forced to pick up pieces quickly

Oct 10, 2026

Shattered Victory forced to pick up pieces quickly

Fresh off a devastating Australia Cup final loss, Melbourne Victory have to pick themselves up for games in the ACL2 and their A-League Men opener.

Eden Park humbling to test Wallabies' resolve

Oct 10, 2026

Eden Park humbling to test Wallabies' resolve

Proud Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists the side's belief won't ebb and flow with results after a 31-point thumping ended Les Kiss's winning start.

Doing it for dad: family affair for Bathurst 1000 pole

Oct 10, 2026

Doing it for dad: family affair for Bathurst 1000 pole

Hailing from famous Australian motorsport families, Aaron Seton and Zach Bates are out to write their own chapter at the Bathurst 1000 after winning pole.

Crazy scenes as South Melbourne win the Australia Cup

Oct 10, 2026

Crazy scenes as South Melbourne win the Australia Cup

Jason Davidson misses the final penalty as South Melbourne celebrates a shock win.

Report: Gillingham hit four goals at Rotherham in comeback win

Oct 10, 2026

Report: Gillingham hit four goals at Rotherham in comeback win

Gillingham fought back from a goal down to thrash Rotherham United on Saturday.

Max doubles up as Piastri suffers more woe in Singapore

Oct 10, 2026

Max doubles up as Piastri suffers more woe in Singapore

Max Verstappen has pole for the Singapore Grand Prix after his earlier sprint race victory but Oscar Piastri's will start seventh after a frustrating collision.

Resurgent home favourite Zheng Qinwen charges into China Open final with Mirra Andreeva

Oct 10, 2026

Resurgent home favourite Zheng Qinwen charges into China Open final with Mirra Andreeva

A resurgent Zheng Qinwen charged into the China Open final on Saturday, beating Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2, and will play Mirra Andreeva for the title at her home tournament. It is another step in the Olympic gold medallist’s injury comeback, following a gritty showing at last month’s US Open, where she reached the quarter-finals. Zheng, a former world No 4, had struggled with her form since needing elbow surgery in 2025 and is a wild-card entry in Beijing. “I had a great performance tonight,” said...

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: South Africa one down at stumps after Renshaw shines with 190

Oct 10, 2026

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: South Africa one down at stumps after Renshaw shines with 190

Matt Renshaw made 190 as Australia was bowled out for 390 on day two in Durban. Follow all the action as it happens.

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