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Underwhelming Kangaroos win Ashes 3-0, but is it enough to earn Walters an extension?
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters was given a three-game contract and will meet with NRL powerbrokers when he returns to Australia to find out whether he’s done enough to earn an extension.

NRL considers radical rule change for kick-offs for season 2026
The NRL has shied away from making radical changes to its rules in recent years, but that could be about to change.

‘He can unlock me’: Moses says Storm recruit the perfect fit for Eels
Parramatta half Mitchell Moses is backing the Eels decision to secure Jonah Pezet from the Storm for just one season, believing it will help develop their rising crop of young players.

Ioane fires Italy in front
Monty Ioane fires Italy in front against the Wallabies in Udine.

Walsh stuns in the green and gold
Reece Walsh crosses for a double in the final Test of the rugby league Ashes series.

Brobbey stuns Arsenal in added time
Arsenal's winning run came to an end in a 2-2 draw at Sunderland with Brian Brobbey securing a deserved point for the hosts.

France v South Africa live updates: Can France topple world champions?
Live updates of the rugby test between the Springboks and France.

France v South Africa - international rugby
Follow live coverage of the rugby test between heavyweights France and South Africa in Paris.

Israel Police concludes suspected arson on Palestinian-owned house result of electricity failure

IDF foils weapons smuggling attempt via drone at Egyptian border

Seven arrested at Sheffield protests

Israeli forces kill three in Gaza as settlers attack in occupied West Bank

All Blacks player ratings: McKenzie proves magic man against brave Scots
Bloodied playmaker plays significant hand off the bench at Murrayfield to keep New Zealand’s unbeaten record against Scotland intact.

Men’s International Highlights: Kangaroos v England Test Match 3
Australian Kangaroos take on England in the third test match of the 2025 Rugby League Ashes Series at AMT Headingley Stadium, Leeds.

Whyte Hot: Naufahu on JWH, hairstyles, Eli Katoa, and plans to become game’s top prop
Payne Haas is regarded as the best front-rower in the game. The man to replace him as top of the props will be playing against him on Sunday.

‘We will never forget’: How one player’s courage became the Renegades’ defining moment
As the Melbourne Renegades rose to claim last season’s Women’s Big Bash title, teammate Josie Dooley was an inspiration as she recovered from a massive stroke.

‘Hannah Priest is a beast!’ The poster and handwritten note that changed Saints captain’s finals mindset
The Saints had secured a spot in the eight but were thrashed by the Bulldogs in the final home-and-away round. As they trudged off, a sign caught Hannah Priest’s eye.

Wallabies humiliated in Italy as ill-discipline and errors gift advantage to hosts
The Wallabies have been beaten by Italy for the second time in three years. Last time that cost them a coach, this time something even more precious.

How the son of a Wallabies great helped Italy sink Australia
Italy had never beaten Australia in rugby until 2022. The Azzurri have now made it two wins in a row.

The Saturday Spread: How the Game of Baseball Can Be Used to Effectively Trade Options

Samoa beats Brazil to keep World Cup hopes alive
The Pacific Islanders must win the current qualifier if they are to continue featuring at the World Cup.

Liam Lawson qualifies seventh after Max Verstappen’s Sao Paulo shocker
Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda were both eliminated in Q1 as Lando Norris claimed pole position.

One migrant’s journey from overstayer to multimillionaire
Singh, now in his 50s and living in Auckland, owns more than 75 properties around the North Island and has an estimated net worth of $45 million.

New car park to relieve congestion at entrance to Te Papakura o Taranaki
Construction of a new car park at the popular Egmont Road entrance to Te Papakura o Taranaki will begin next week.

Nine-test All Black shines as All Blacks XV beat England A
Braydon Ennor was named the All Blacks XV’s best player as they beat England A 31-14 in Bath on Sunday morning (NZT).