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Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull

Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull

Socceroos teenager Lucas Herrington has signed with the English Premier League's Hull City for what's understood to be a record transfer fee for an Australian.

'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view

'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view

'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view

'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view

Restored captain Joe Root has confirmed England have ditched the late-night curfews for players as the 2027 Ashes series hoves into view.

Aussie great bows out of Hundred campaign in style

Aussie great bows out of Hundred campaign in style

Aussie great bows out of Hundred campaign in style

Aussie great bows out of Hundred campaign in style

The evergreen Ellyse Perry has signed off from Birmingham Phoenix's disappointing 2026 campaign in The Hundred with a match-winning flourish.

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Stoinis wins battle of Aussie power hitters in Hundred

Stoinis wins battle of Aussie power hitters in Hundred

In an Hundred head-to-head between Australia's muscle-men batters Marcus Stoinis has outshone Tim David to hit Southern Brave to victory over Trent Rockets.

Gardner's Rockets fire their way into Hundred final

Gardner's Rockets fire their way into Hundred final

Australia's Ash Gardner has led Trent Rockets into the final of the Hundred Women English franchise tournament, top-scoring in their win over Southern Brave.

'Doesn't look good': Socceroos defender's injury blow

'Doesn't look good': Socceroos defender's injury blow

Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is feared to have suffered an Achilles tendon injury while playing for Swansea City.

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

A dashing half-century from Australia's Beth Mooney has sealed Trent Rockets' place in the knockout phase of The Hundred cricket competition in England.

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Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Australia's T20 player of the year Tim David has helped the Trent Rockets into the knockout stage of The Hundred cricket competition in England.

Glitter appears in UK court over 1970s sex offences

Glitter appears in UK court over 1970s sex offences

Glitter appears in UK court over 1970s sex offences

Glitter appears in UK court over 1970s sex offences

Ex-pop star Gary Glitter has appeared in court charged with sexual offences dating back to the 1970s against a girl aged between eight and 11.

Ferocious Aussie barrage launches Sunrisers record

Ferocious Aussie barrage launches Sunrisers record

Ferocious Aussie barrage launches Sunrisers record

Ferocious Aussie barrage launches Sunrisers record

A rapid half-century from Mitch Marsh has set up a record score in The Hundred competition with Sunrisers Leeds making a massive 2-241 off 100 balls.

Rare English rain shower ends Harris Hundred momentum

Rare English rain shower ends Harris Hundred momentum

Rare English rain shower ends Harris Hundred momentum

Rare English rain shower ends Harris Hundred momentum

Grace Harris has hit her first half-century of this year's Hundred but finished on the losing side as a trio of Aussies enjoyed victory with Leeds Sunrisers.

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

'Sucks a bit': team pursuit Ashes rivalry continues

Glenn O'Shea has taken over from Tim Decker as the coach of the men's team pursuit, who beat Great Britain for gold at the Paris Olympics but lost in Glasgow.

Aussie swimmer out of leadership group after drinking

Aussie swimmer out of leadership group after drinking

Aussie swimmer out of leadership group after drinking

Aussie swimmer out of leadership group after drinking

An Australian swimmer has stepped down from the Dolphins' leadership group after being out drinking instead of supporting teammates at the Commonwealth Games.

Fire's Short wins battle of Aussie allrounders

Fire's Short wins battle of Aussie allrounders

Fire's Short wins battle of Aussie allrounders

Fire's Short wins battle of Aussie allrounders

Matt Short and Marcus Stoinis have both made half centuries in scoring half the runs in an English Hundred match with the Victorian coming out on top.

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Veteran reminds Australia's skipper of her quality

Heather Graham's international days are probably behind her, but the smart operator was the star turn of four Australians on show in the Hundred Women.

Golden Glasgow: Aussies finish with mammoth medal haul

Australia has completed its domination of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 70 gold - more than double England's tally - and 171 medals in total.

Madonna and Kylie team up for surprise WorldPride show

Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue has joined Madonna on stage for a surprise performance during her set at WorldPride in Amsterdam.

Judoka Monta claims Tonga's only medal in Glasgow

Seven Pacific island nations claimed a total of 10 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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Rolled gold for Australia's oldest Games athlete

The oldest member of Australia's Commonwealth Games team has combined with a previous silver medallist to claim para bowls gold.

How Glasgow boosted netball's bid for Olympic call-up

Using this year's Commonwealth Games to push their case, Netball Australia's chief executive is upbeat the sport will feature at the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

We're no bullies: Aussies defend Games dominance

The extraordinary domination of Australian athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games has raised concerns -- but the team chief insists it wasn't unhealthy.

Don't you forget about me: Glasgow passes Games baton

Delta Goodrem shone on a saltire-shaped stage as Glasgow waved farewell to the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style by the banks of the River Clyde.

Beaten finalist celebrates Games win for judo

Australian judoka Maria Swan settled for silver but took plenty of positives from her Commonwealth Games defeat to England's Emma Reid.

Super Netball aces help NZ end long wait for Games gold

Led by Super Netball stars, the Silver Ferns are Commonwealth Games netball champions for the first time in 16 years after beating giant-killers Jamaica.

Hoffman claims kilo gold and Games record

Sprinter Leigh Hoffman has capped his successful Glasgow campaign with the Commonwealth Games record in the 1km time trial and his third gold medal.

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