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The Australian Wallaroos crushed Scotland 56-12 in rugby, but captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona says the team won't settle for just getting better. They're aiming to become the best in the world by the time they host the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Australia is putting faith in 27-year-old Declan Meredith for Saturday's crucial Bledisloe Cup Test, marking just his fourth start at fly half. The rookie will lead the charge at Sydney's Stadium Australia in a historic quadruple header event.
Matt Renshaw scored a career-best 190 in his first Test century in over nine years, dragging Australia from near-collapse to a commanding position against South Africa. The 30-year-old's patient, old-school innings has reignited his international career and given Australia hope for their struggling batting lineup.
The Sydney Roosters women's rugby league team just achieved something no Australian top-flight team has done in 101 years: a perfect, undefeated season. Their 26-12 grand final victory over Brisbane crowned a redemption story one year after a heartbreaking championship loss.
Australia's tennis team secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Poland in Brisbane, advancing to the Davis Cup semifinals behind Alex de Minaur's dominant performance. The win marks a powerful comeback after the team's shocking loss to Ecuador earlier this year.
Australia will have a rider in MotoGP for the 43rd straight year after 21-year-old Senna Agius signed with KTM Tech3 for 2027. The Sydney rider becomes the only Australian on next season's grid, keeping a remarkable national tradition alive.
Australia's women's wheelchair basketball team is back competing at the world level after missing the 2024 Paralympics. With veteran stars and promising newcomers, the Gliders are rebuilding toward a home Games podium in Brisbane 2032.
Australia's women's soccer team is following the men's playbook by giving young players a shot at greatness before next year's World Cup. Two upcoming matches against Colombia will help the next generation shine.
Bangladesh cricket team just pulled off one of the sport's biggest upsets, defeating top-ranked Australia by nine wickets on their home turf for the first time ever. The historic victory in Darwin marks only the second time Bangladesh has beaten Australia in Test cricket.
Bangladesh pulled off one of cricket's biggest upsets, defeating top-ranked Australia for the first time ever on Australian soil with a dominant nine-wicket victory. The win sparked celebrations across Bangladesh and marks a breakthrough moment for the cricket team's history.
A 21-year-old Queensland boxer who never thought he'd make it to the finals just won Australia's first Commonwealth Games boxing gold since 2018. Jye Dixon's emotional victory shows what happens when you keep pushing past your doubts.
Australia's male gymnastics team clinched bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending a 16-year medal drought and erasing the heartbreak of missing the podium by less than a point four years ago. With four team debutants, they held strong against a roaring home crowd to secure the nation's first men's team medal since 2010.