Australian and international sport
Coming off their first winless European tour since 1958, the Wallabies host Ireland, France and Italy in July for the inaugural Nations Championship. It's a baptism of fire under Joe Schmidt's final Tests before Les Kiss takes over.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Maurice Rioli Jr's signature flying tackles stem from childhood hunting on the Tiwi Islands, where tracking prey built the instincts now making him one of the AFL's most feared small forwards.
Aisha Khoury 
Two decades ago, just 5,000 fans watched the Matildas lose an Asian Cup final in Adelaide. Now, thousands pour into stadiums across the nation to watch them play. The numbers tell a story of how far the game has come.
Megan Torres 
As the Sydney Kings push toward another championship, Brian Goorjian's 50-year career has made him Australian basketball's greatest coach. But has the game, or the country, truly recognised his genius?
Patrick Donnelly 
Sua Fa'alogo scored a hat-trick in just his second NRL game. But it's not the tries that make the 22-year-old special—it's his refusal to act like he's special.
Patrick Donnelly 
Jack Gunston booted four goals as Hawthorn mounted a stunning second-half fightback to defeat previously unbeaten Sydney by 17 points at the MCG, with the Hawks' midfield dominance ultimately overwhelming the injury-depleted Swans.
Zara Mitchell 
Paul Gallen believes Jacob Preston has the skills and form to earn a State of Origin debut this year, marking a breakthrough moment for the promising Bulldogs back-rower.
Oliver Pemberton 
The Canterbury Bulldogs defeated the Canberra Raiders 14-10 in atrocious weather conditions, with Raiders captain Joseph Tapine forced from the field during a tense second half.
Zara Mitchell 
Canterbury-Bankstown recorded a narrow 14-10 win over Canberra at GIO Stadium in Round 3, with Stephen Crichton's two early penalty goals proving decisive in challenging conditions.
Sophia Vargas 
Canberra's Hudson Young stayed down with an ankle injury during the Bulldogs' 14-10 victory at GIO Stadium. The Raiders secondrower was outstanding but could not prevent Canterbury's unbeaten start to the season.
Mitchell Tan 
Tony Popovic has defended his approach to squad selection, saying the Socceroos will not compromise standards or apply pressure to dual-eligible players after Adrian Segečić switched to Croatia.
Megan Torres 
The Canterbury Bulldogs aim to stay unbeaten in 2026 despite a week overshadowed by Bronson Xerri's exit request. The clash with Canberra on Thursday will test whether the club can maintain focus amid off-field disruptions.
Mitchell Tan 
Sua Faalogo's explosive performances in his first two games as Melbourne Storm's number one have turned heads across the NRL, with the young fullback already proving doubters wrong.
Yuki Tamura 
Sixteen years after winning the 2010 Asian Cup in near-anonymity, the Matildas are back in a final with the nation watching. The contrast has left one legendary captain emotional.
Jimmy O'Brien 
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dismissed concerns over losing talented youngster Adrian Segečić to Croatia, declaring that representing Australia should be incentive enough for young players.
Patrick Donnelly 
Two emerging rivals clash in Saturday's $1 million Rosehill Guineas as Observer chases redemption against Autumn Boy, who beat him in the Caulfield Guineas last spring.
Zara Mitchell 
After years riding in relative obscurity, French jockey Pierre Boudvillain has landed a ride in the 2026 Golden Slipper on Music Time, one of the world's most prestigious juvenile races.
Mitchell Tan 
Japan has been almost unstoppable at the Asian Cup, but the Matildas' hard-fought path to the final reveals a team built for tight contests. Saturday's final at Stadium Australia will test whether grit beats form.
Megan Torres 
FIFA has rejected Iran's request to move its World Cup group matches from the United States to Mexico, citing the need to preserve the original schedule for the expanded 48-team tournament.
Mitchell Tan 
Hawthorn believe they have what it takes to stem Sydney's flying start to 2026, with midfielder Conor Nash confident in the Hawks' gameplan at the MCG.
Patrick Donnelly