Let them in: South Melbourne just showed the A-League what it has been missing

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 10, 2026

After Saturday night’s stirring Australia Cup final at AAMI Park, soccer in this country will never be the same again.

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South Melbourne stun Victory to claim Australia Cup

Oct 10, 2026

South Melbourne stun Victory to claim Australia Cup

South Melbourne have stunned Melbourne Victory on penalties to become the first NPL team to win the Australia Cup, enhancing their claim to join the A-League.

Verstappen wins sprint race as Piastri's woes continue

Oct 10, 2026

Verstappen wins sprint race as Piastri's woes continue

There was more disappointment for Australian driver Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen claimed the rain-marred Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.

United mow down Phoenix in NBL Melbourne derby

Oct 10, 2026

United mow down Phoenix in NBL Melbourne derby

Melbourne United have maintained their stranglehold over South East Melbourne Phoenix, overcoming a poor start to notch a five-point NBL derby win.

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed at Eden Park

Oct 10, 2026

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed at Eden Park

Les Kiss’ unbeaten run as Wallabies coach is over. So too is the Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup dream. Here’s how we rated each Australian player.

Piastri misses podium after crash with teammate

Oct 10, 2026

Piastri misses podium after crash with teammate

Australia's Oscar Piastri falls narrowly short of landing on the podium after colliding with McLaren teammate Lando Norris on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.

All Blacks vs Wallabies: Bledisloe Cup highlights

Oct 10, 2026

All Blacks vs Wallabies: Bledisloe Cup highlights

Catch every bone-crunching hit, decisive try and vital moment from the first Test as the Wallabies clashed with the All Blacks at the Eden Park fortress in Auckland.

Renshaw's headline act saves Australia in Durban

Oct 10, 2026

Renshaw's headline act saves Australia in Durban

Matt Renshaw's 190 has put Australia in a good position in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, with a little help from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.

Law quirk may save Wallabies gun after Bledisloe loss

Oct 10, 2026

Law quirk may save Wallabies gun after Bledisloe loss

Rob Valetini's tackle on Leroy Carter led to an ankle injury at Eden Park but it could go unpunished despite the global governing body's hip-drop crackdown.

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Oct 10, 2026

Inglis return to add to Australia's selection quandary

Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.

AFLW round nine: Dal Santo jokes he ‘should have quit earlier’ after equal record low one week, win the next

Oct 10, 2026

AFLW round nine: Dal Santo jokes he ‘should have quit earlier’ after equal record low one week, win the next

On Friday, St Kilda announced they had parted ways with Nick Dal Santo after eight consecutive losses – including last week’s defeat, in which they equalled the lowest score in AFLW history.

Bates claims Bathurst 1000 pole

Oct 10, 2026

Bates claims Bathurst 1000 pole

Zach Bates has joined Supercars royalty as he claimed his maiden pole for the Bathurst 1000.

History was there for the taking – until Wallabies bombed under a high-ball blitz

Oct 10, 2026

History was there for the taking – until Wallabies bombed under a high-ball blitz

Without a win at Eden Park since 1986, Les Kiss’ troops raised our hopes with a strong first half – before wilting under a barrage of Kiwi kicks.

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