In 2024, the former England halfback’s criticisms served as hidden fuel for Australia to win at Twickenham. It won’t be the case this week.

As CEO for the Richard Branson-owned London Broncos in the 1990s, no publicity stunt was too brazen for Tony Rea. Now the new Bears chief is charged with getting cut-through for the expansion franchise in Perth.

The resounding victory of VRC Oaks winner and race favourite Proxima Dea is the antithesis of a Ciaron Maher success story.

Legendary driver Alan Jones, who brought Australian motorsport global glory with his 1980 world championship, has died after a short illness.

The Sydney Swans are at the centre of another scandal after fan favourite Tom Papley was accused of returning a positive drug test on his way to training.

Pure straight-track speed brought Crown Oaks Day to an exhilarating close as open-class sprinters took to the Flemington turf over 1000m.

The AFL is not expected to take punitive action against Swans star Tom Papley for allegedly driving under the influence of an illicit drug until police confirm the second sample for presence of the drug.

Nathan Doyle believes Mercy Me can set herself up for stakes grade targets with a return to her best form out of the gates on Saturday.

Proxima Deas dominates the field to be crowned the champion of the Crown Oaks.

Australia's premier three-year-old fillies took centre stage at Flemington, tested over 2500m for the 2026 Crown Oaks. Revisit the headline race of the day!

Lady Catalina remained calm through some early barrier drama to win the Crown Red Roses Stakes.

Powerful three-year-old sprint fillies took centre stage down the Flemington straight six, chasing Group 3 black-type silverware over 1100m.

Preston Campbell has played with recruits who had “no interest in coming to benefit the club”. He has implored his old outfit to be cautious on the market.

Trainer Dominic Sutton is elated as he witnesses Sulek win the Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final.

Victoria's best regional qualifiers went head-to-head on racing's grandest stage, battling over the Flemington mile for a massive $500,000 purse.

Newcastle and Kangaroos star Best has opened up on his contract dealings with Peter O’Sullivan before his departure to Brisbane.

A testing 1800m journey saw seasoned middle-distance stayers go stride for stride along the iconic Flemington straight in the Sigma Trophy.

Nobler takes the crown in the Sigma Trophy race at Flemington.

In their last two games, the Wallabies defence was ripped apart by New Zealand. They are confident they know why, and how to stop it happening against England.

Wallaby Tom Robertson criticised Rugby Australia over its handling of the pay dispute, prompting chairman Dan Herbert to accuse RUPA’s leadership team of making demands that threaten the future of Australian rugby.

Top female gallopers vied for lucrative riches and honours over the Flemington mile in the prestigious $350,000 Inglis Bracelet — see how it played out!

Watch the last 200m of Race 4 at Oaks Day as Bella Verona stole the show.

Stephen Hoiles comes 'full circle' with the Waratahs as he starts life as Michael Cheika's assistant coach.

Harry’s Yacht is crowned the champion of the Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.

The Flemington mile lit up as open-class gallopers fought out a fiercely contested Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes. Revisit the race!

Queensland trainer Tony Gollan has been close to winning the $2 million Five Diamonds twice, and he’s hoping a bit of rain can help his latest chance break through.

A raft of players has left LIV, prompting private capital firm BC Partners to drop its bid to relaunch the breakaway circuit.

Bulldogs and rugby league legend Paul Langmack dies at the age of 61.

“Langers” has been remembered as one of rugby league’s greatest characters, affectionately known as “Yesterday’s Hero”, in tributes from Phil Gould, Peter V’landys and Greg Alexander.

A financial lifeline that would have saved LIV Golf has been pulled off the table.