The Latest Breaking News from Richard Wainwright

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.

AAP · Mar 1

Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.

AAP · Feb 27

Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.

AAP · Feb 25

Sam Taylor left my confidence at rock bottom: Hogan

All-Australian defender Sam Taylor destroyed Jesse Hogan's confidence in recent weeks, and the star forward couldn't be more thankful.

AAP · Feb 15

This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay

The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.

AAP · Feb 14

Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin

Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.

AAP · Feb 14

No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown.

AAP · Feb 13

Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

AAP · Feb 13

In it to win it: Western Force hungry for title success

Western Force captain Jeremy Williams isn't listening to the outside doubters, declaring his squad has the capacity to go all the way this year.

AAP · Feb 11

'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

Bendigo Spirit's Isobel Borlase has become one of the youngest players to win the WNBL's MVP award, beating out Anneli Maley and Courtney Woods for the honour.

AAP · Feb 9