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.

Brisbane have broken a 12-game WBBL losing streak to stun Adelaide, before unbeaten Perth inflicted the Sydney Thunder's first defeat of the season.

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.