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Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

Indian cricket wonderkid smashes Healy World Cup record

The 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has flayed his way to the highest score ever in a World Cup final to power India to the global under-19 crown.

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Peake performance can't save Aussie teens in World Cup

Ollie Peake's captain's century wasn't enough to prevent Australia's Under 19s being dethroned as world champions as they lost by 27 runs to England.

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Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.

Injury-prone paceman to miss early T20 World Cup games

Injury-prone paceman to miss early T20 World Cup games

T20 skipper Mitch Marsh is adamant Australia can still thrive at a spin-friendly World Cup, but an injury-prone paceman will miss the early stages of the event.

Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

Aussie teens set for 'youth Ashes' World Cup semi-final

After Australia's Ashes triumph, the country's top teenage cricketers will seek to emulate their seniors by defeating England in the U19 World Cup semi-final.

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Ollie Peake's Australia U19s have won the fourth-straight match of their World Cup defence thanks to another scintillating display by their young quicks.

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Victory's Velupillay has unfinished Socceroos business

Victory's Velupillay has unfinished Socceroos business

Victory's Velupillay has unfinished Socceroos business

Victory's Velupillay has unfinished Socceroos business

Melbourne Victory gun Nishan Velupillay wants to hit form in a huge match against Sydney FC and make his case to return to the Socceroos.

Socceroo's goal target, diet change to make World Cup

Socceroo's goal target, diet change to make World Cup

Socceroo's goal target, diet change to make World Cup

Socceroo's goal target, diet change to make World Cup

Mitchell Duke has revealed the dietary changes he is making to ensure he has a spot in Tony Popovic's squad for this year's World Cup.

Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant

Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant

Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant

Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant

The Socceroos will host two friendlies in the next FIFA window, while FA has also announced ex-captain Mile Jedinak has joined Tony Popovic's coaching staff.

Socceroos striker's ALM return postponed due to rain

Socceroos striker's ALM return postponed due to rain

Socceroos striker's ALM return postponed due to rain

Socceroos striker's ALM return postponed due to rain

Macarthur FC's clash with Central Coast at Polytec Stadium has been postponed due to weather, delaying Socceroos striker Mitch Duke's return to the league.

Socceroo returns to former club ahead of World Cup tilt

Socceroo returns to former club ahead of World Cup tilt

Socceroo returns to former club ahead of World Cup tilt

Socceroo returns to former club ahead of World Cup tilt

The Brisbane Roar have unveiled their newest signing, Nick D’Agostino, as the star striker pushes for a spot in the Socceroos side for this year's World Cup.

Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

Hogan hero: Aussies open U19 World Cup defence in style

Steven Hogan scored a ton in Australia Under-19s' victory over Ireland to open their World Cup title defence in Namibia.

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.

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Razor Robertson cut from All Blacks coaching role

After a disappointing 2025 season and reported player unrest, Scott Robertson, known as "Razor", has been sacked as All Blacks coach halfway through his term.

Aussie in the frame as England RL World Cup coach

Shaun Wane has stepped down as England rugby league coach, with Australian Willie Peters among those being tipped to take his place for the World Cup.

Fresh Socceroos worry as Irvine sidelined indefinitely

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine is facing an extended stint on the sidelines heading into this year's World Cup.

Veteran Socceroo ready to silence doubters at World Cup

Aziz Behich believes the Socceroos can again silence doubters at the World Cup finals but first has his eyes set on helping Melbourne City.

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Uncertainty over World Cup tickets after FIFA backflip

Football Australia will receive discounted $A90 World Cup tickets after FIFA responded to the outcry at high prices, but fans remain uncertain about access.

Australia among countries for most Cup ticket requests

Australia are among the countries with the most ticket requests for next year's World Cup, despite an outcry about high prices and concerns over visas.

Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure

The Socceroos' North American west coast adventure at the World Cup has been confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.

Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes

The Socceroos can't wait to learn their opponents at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.

What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.

Emerging Australian striker's WC dream hit by injury

Former Western United star Noah Botic's dream of playing with the Socceroos in next year's World Cup appears over after he suffered a serious injury.

It's pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw

Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.

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