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‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie
Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.

Rough Justice: Giant Aussie teenager becomes latest star poached by French rugby
Australian under-18 captain Justice Taumoepeau has signed a three-year deal with French club Pau, while the Waratahs are in talks to bring another France-based young star, Lehopa Leota, back to Australia in 2027.

The devastating loophole the AFL must immediately close
Under their current CBA, AFLW players are entitled to 12 months of paid parental leave, starting six weeks before their due date. Great. So they should be. But there is a loophole.

Two scratched from Melbourne Cup club’s election race before even making the starting line
A week after John Kanga caused a sensation by nominating for the Flemington board, the final election field is still taking shape.

Pat Cummins’ captaincy is about to face its biggest moment of truth
Pat Cummins has nearly always met the moment in the 15 years since he was presented with his baggy green in Johannesburg. He must do it again on Friday.

Who could replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's chief executive?
As uncertainty swirls over the boss of the AI chip giant, some names have emerged as potential successors.

Xero introduces Xforce by Xero partner consulting teams
Xforce by Xero will provide accounting firms with a team of forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) and partner consultants to work with them to design their workflows for the AI era.

Jensen Huang once told me his two golden rules. He may have broken one of them
In January, Nvidia’s powerful boss told me he’d stay “for as long as I deserve this”. Headlines over two affairs, one of them with an alleged spy, have made his board think he no longer does.

Pollard eyes stop-over win in staying test for Zuleika at Newcastle
Queensland trainer Todd Pollard hopes Zuleika will settle better on the quick back-up when she stretches to 2300m in the Beauford on Saturday.

The 150 minutes of football that earned Ponga world rugby league’s top award
New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga beat a host of stars, including Kangaroos rival Reece Walsh, to the prestigious Golden Boot award on Thursday evening.

Kalyn Ponga wins 2026 Golden Boot
New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga has been awarded the 2026 Golden Boot, beating out favourite Reece Walsh for the RLWC's top honours.

Matildas to face fearsome Japan in Olympic qualifying mission
Joe Montemurro’s side will have to top a group featuring Asian Cup winners Japan to book a direct spot at Los Angeles 2028.

They used to battle in a Melbourne backyard. Now they’re facing off in a Test at Murrayfield
Isaac Kailea, Sione Tuipulotu and their cousins grew up together dreaming of playing for the Wallabies. Three of them may end up in Scotland colours.

Webster’s case for a recall was building. Then Labuschagne stepped up
It was with the ball that an energetic Labuschagne was unleashed, and a former Australian all-rounder believes it could trigger a resurgence.

Trio killed in Diwali horror crash named
A newlywed couple and brother-in-law died after the car they were in lost control at a roundabout, came off the road and tore through a BurgerFuel restaurant.

Air New Zealand and One NZ team up to bring new mobile service to market
Air New Zealand Mobile will offer flexible eSIM travel plans for international visitors exploring New Zealand and Kiwi travellers overseas.

Logitech gives employees a dedicated day off for GTA 6
Logi Game Day, a dedicated day off for employees to play games while formally recognising the cognitive and professional benefits of gaming.

Gang controversy fails to dent support for Te Pati Maori's top performers
Five days after a marathon election night, Mata unpacks the overhangs, hangovers and political headaches.