'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him to chase glory with New Zealand at the World Cup. AAP · Oct 9
Melbourne and Munster no more? Star weighs his options Cameron Munster knows he wasn't up to his best in 2026, but is looking to bounce back with a strong World Cup before future contract negotiations start. AAP · Oct 9
Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short. AAP · Oct 8
'One of the greats': Tupou signs off on Roosters career The Sydney Roosters will be without dependable winger Daniel Tupou next season, after he confirmed he will retire with immediate effect. AAP · Oct 7
Electric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall Diesel and petrol-powered vehicle sales are slowing as figures show more Australians are getting behind electric and hybrid cars. AAP · Oct 6
Voluntary assisted dying restrictions now 'redundant' Andrew Denton has urged for measures limiting access to voluntary assisted dying to be wound back after the practice was legalised in all jurisdictions. AAP · Oct 6
Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis. AAP · Oct 6
Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent. AAP · Oct 5
Matildas keep eyes on World Cup prep after Fowler blow The Matildas have been dealt a setback in their Women's World Cup preparation, but Holly McNamara says there's no time to waste mulling over a missing star. AAP · Oct 5
'Upset': Brigginshaw denied Jillaroos farewell Coach Jess Skinner says the decision to drop Ali Brigginshaw from the Jillaroos squad is one of the hardest of her career. AAP · Oct 5
'Tough kid': Walker credits Keary for Roosters title Sydney Roosters No.7 Sam Walker played through pain on debut and continued that tradition in the grand final as he thanked a former halves partner on the win. AAP · Oct 4
Roosters' wing convert changed game: Robinson Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has made such an impact on the code that his coach says he will redefine what a winger can do in the NRL. AAP · Oct 4
'Burning desire': Tedesco conquers his final frontier James Tedesco is a three-time premiership winner and says captaining the Roosters to an NRL title is one of the greatest honours of his career. AAP · Oct 4
Knights NRL final fairytale run suffers a cruel ending Newcastle's energy-sapping run to the NRL grand final eventually caught up with them as the Knights fell to a 19-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Oct 4
AAP · Oct 4 Newcastle fans revel in first grand final for 25 years Frenzied Newcastle fans created a wild grand final atmosphere but they were denied the chance to celebrate a long-awaited NRL premiership.
AAP · Oct 4 NRL grand final show still strikes right note with fans Pared back but popular, the NRL's grand final pre-match entertainment honoured Jai Arrow and Nathan Charles, who are both battling MND.
AAP · Oct 4 Dominant Roosters deliver revenge in NRLW decider The Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles.
AAP · Oct 3 'I let everyone down': NRLW Roosters star on GF fuel Shouldering the responsibility for last year's NRLW grand final loss, Sydney Roosters star Jocelyn Kelleher is out to bury past pain against Brisbane.
AAP · Oct 3 Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent.
AAP · Oct 3 Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win Essendon have come from behind to beat GWS by eight points and claim their first win of the AFLW season, with midfielder Madison Prespakis starring.
AAP · Oct 3 Taylor-made win as Aussies thump PNG in women's PM game Winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after Australia handed PNG a record loss in the annual women's Prime Minister's XIII match .
AAP · Oct 3 The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon Justin Holbrook is 80 minutes away from emulating his old coach Michael Hagan, who won a premiership in his first season at Newcastle with a relaxed outlook.
AAP · Oct 3 Justified: Foran's pride in Cherry-Evans' title bid Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Oct 2 Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker.
AAP · Oct 2 Frizell ready to end longest wait for an NRL decider Tyson Frizell has spent years watching NRL grand finals wondering if he would ever feature. Now he'll become the most experienced player to ever play his first.