Thurston Fires Up Over NRL Rule He Says Punishes Attacking Play
Johnathan Thurston has publicly criticised a key NRL rule as creating a "massive disadvantage" for attacking sides, reigniting debate over the game's ever-shifting rulebook.
Australian and international sport
Johnathan Thurston has publicly criticised a key NRL rule as creating a "massive disadvantage" for attacking sides, reigniting debate over the game's ever-shifting rulebook.
Alyssa Healy scored a historic 158 in her farewell ODI at Hobart's Bellerive Oval, powering Australia to 7-409 and a 185-run win over India.
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Port Adelaide demolished West Coast by 73 points at Mineral Resources Park, with Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades starring in Josh Carr's first official pre-season outing as head coach.
Sam Kerr scored her 70th Matildas goal as Australia opened the 2026 Women's Asian Cup with a 1-0 win over the Philippines at Perth Stadium.
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Sam Kerr scored her 70th international goal in Perth as the Matildas opened the 2026 Women's Asian Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Philippines, despite commanding 85% possession.
Steven May has retired from the AFL with one year left on his deal, leaving Melbourne to start 2026 without one of the competition's finest defenders.