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The moment that sparked a player’s change after ruck rule overhaul; Hawks to appeal Newcombe ban; Petracca’s burning question for Rioli
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (1145+ words) Geelong star Shannon Neale has revealed he feared the worst when he clashed knees with Carlton's Marc Pittonet, revealing the new ruck rules mean he will now adjust the way he jumps at centre bounces. Neale, 23, has been cleared to…...
South Africa thumps India at T20 World Cup
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (52+ words) South Africa defeats India by 76 runs at the T20 World Cup, taking down one of the co-hosts in Ahmedabad. South Africa defeats India by 76 runs at the T20 World Cup, taking down one of the co-hosts in Ahmedabad. Updated February 23, 2026 " 9:09am,first published…...
South Africa ousts India from T20 World Cup
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (38+ words) South Africa defeats India by 76 runs, eliminating the T20 World Cup co-costs. South Africa defeats India by 76 runs, eliminating the T20 World Cup co-costs. Updated February 23, 2026 " 9:00am,first published 8:57am...
After two rounds, the Waratahs and Brumbies lead Super Rugby. It’s just what the competition needed
1+ week, 1+ day ago (893+ words) Super Rugby Pacific bosses will be doing cartwheels " in private, of course " after the Brumbies and Waratahs continued their winning start at the weekend, with the Canberra side producing one of their great performances. They ran the Crusaders ragged in…...
‘Incredibly disappointed’: South32 Rottnest Channel Swim officially cancelled
1+ week, 3+ day ago (380+ words) February 20, 2026 " 7:03pm The Rottnest Channel Swim has been cancelled. Organisers chose to pull the pin late on Friday. Organisers said in an email to swimmers they were incredibly disappointed to have to make the decision. "These conditions are not expected to…...
Out of Africa: The NSW prop aiming to follow in his father’s World Cup footsteps
1+ week, 4+ day ago (855+ words) The southern African nations of Zimbabwe and Zambia have given Australian rugby a lot. Well, perhaps not a lot as far as sheer quantity, but quality? David Pocock and George Gregan were born in those neighbouring countries, before moving to…...
‘Losing control’: Trump makes UK prime minister the target over island fiasco
1+ week, 4+ day ago (989+ words) February 19, 2026 " 2:54pm London: US President Donald Trump has weighed in to a British political row over the fate of a powerful military base in the Indian Ocean after four men landed on the territory and declared they had the right to…...
Why the Chagos Islands are so important
1+ week, 4+ day ago (50+ words) US President Donald Trump has slammed the UK government for ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. US President Donald Trump has slammed the UK government for ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean....
Long an Aussie favourite, this African city is in for a big year
2+ week, 3+ day ago (488+ words) February 13, 2026 " 10:37am Heading to South Africa? Good news. Qantas has significantly expanded its services, running an Airbus A380 between Sydney and Johannesburg, reintroducing first class for the route, and relaunching Perth-Johannesburg services, now operating multiple times a week. With Qantas connections from…...
Proteas clinch win in double super over
2+ week, 5+ day ago (38+ words) Proteas clinch win in double super over'The Age South Africa snatch victory from the jaws of defeat after a double super over Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup. Updated February 11, 2026 " 9:50pm,first published 9:48pm...