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Live: All Whites take on Australia in game one of the Soccer Ashes
Follow live updates as the All Whites rekindle their rivalry with Australia in game one of the Soccer Ashes.

‘The potential is enormous’: Are the Socceroos on the cusp of a new golden generation?
Seven years after a landmark report declared Australian soccer had “regressed to the mean”, a new wave of Socceroos is emerging. How excited should we allow ourselves to be?

Is Wayne Bennett out of touch? Or is it just time to go?
Wayne Bennett’s views on the charges Brandon Smith is facing provide an insight into the driving purpose of professional sport.

Warriors score eight seconds into game
The Warriors score a try only eight seconds into their clash with the Sea Eagles.

Waterman captilises after teammate's kick bomb
Sereana Naitokatoka puts up a kick bomb with Isabella Waterman challenging for the ball before charging over to score.

Valetini lets his actions speak as he commits to Wallabies until 2027
Rob Valetini has committed to the Brumbies and the Wallabies until at least the 2027 World Cup, but hasn’t ruled out a move overseas later in his career.

Temara scores try of the year contender
Zahara Temara sneaks a try in just before it finds touch.

Socceroos v New Zealand LIVE updates: Australia’s prep for 2026 World Cup begins in Canberra
The Socceroos play their first of two friendlies for the Soccer Ashes against New Zealand in Canberra tonight. Follow all the action.

Football live updates: All Whites v Socceroos
Join us for the trans-Tasman clash from Canberra's GIO Stadium.

All Whites v Socceroos live updates, Soccer Ashes game one
The All Whites and Socceroos clash in the first game of the Soccer Ashes.

Hat-trick hero back on the wing for Black Ferns’ group C decider
Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a hat-trick from fullback against Japan.

‘It’s bulldust’: Dockers baffled by criticism of Longmuir as finals fight looms
Fremantle defender Luke Ryan says he’s been left in disbelief at times this season by the criticism directed at Dockers coach Justin Longmuir.

The $16 million pay rise coming to the 2025 Cricket World Cup
The ICC announced it has quadrupled the prize money on offer at this year’s Women’s Cricket World Cup, from the last in 2022.

Schiller aiming to take flight again with Hawkes’ swift talent
Jockey Tyler Schiller hopes to “get the ball rolling” in his comeback from injury with team Hawkes’ Swiftfalcon at Randwick on Saturday.

'Kick his arse': Sabalenka's vow ahead of Kyrgios clash
Aryna Sabalenka says she is ready to "kick arse" in the upcoming "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.

Roosters strike first as Strange scores
The Roosters strike first after Jasmin Strange earns a penalty that sets up a fresh set, before Tarryn Aiken puts Strange over from close range.

Why 18-year-old rising star’s debut is only the second best thing to happen to Wests Tigers this week
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the debut of Heamasi Makasini. But the news could be about to get better for Wests Tigers.

Richard Goyder to step down as AFL Commission chairman, but who will take his place?
Goyder will step down from the top job in March, but doubts are growing over the long-time favourite to replace him.

Geelong vs Brisbane AFL finals LIVE: Coaching legend delivers Jeremy Cameron warning under Friday night lights
It’s the battle of the big cats tonight at the MCG as Geelong face off with Brisbane. Follow along live.

What to watch: Love It or List It NZ has chemistry that works
Alex Walls and Paul Glover have an easy-going, on screen chemistry reminiscent of Kirsty and Phil in the UK original of this real estate reality show.

Watch: Warriors captain scores fastest try in NRL history
James Fisher-Harris was on the spot to pounce when two Manly players failed to control Tanah Boyd’s kickoff.