Piastri intrigue, Picklum magic and Gout goes global: reflections on a year of Australian sport

Australians shone on the global stage in 2025, while there was more myth-making and dynasties born closer to home

Rugby brain injury case suffers blow after judge rejects court appeals

Up to 80% of rugby league claims and 20% of rugby union could be struck out after judge rejects appeal over medical record disclosure

With no stability in sight, a return to the Wests v Balmain friction of old threatens to make the club undesirable to players, coaches and fans

Melbourne star says his recovery is ‘going well’ in Instagram post

Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home while the club refuses to put a timeframe on his return to playing after injuries

Parliamentary inquiry told league provides names of athletes to SIA as in-house investigators collect intelligence on suspected drug-users

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

Harmonious Kiwi teamwork across various sports should fill us with frustrated envy – if only to annoy some Aussies

Storm star faces weeks in hospital but condition stabilised while the NRL is investigating why Katoa played after warmup head injury

Australia ‘win hearts and minds’ in England with their approach, but coach Walters needed more than they showed in final Test

Australia scored five tries in an emphatic 30-8 win against England in the third Ashes Test in Leeds

Lack of preparation has hurt Shaun Wane’s side and upturn is unlikely while they are sidelined by club game

Rugby league’s answer to LeBron James has left lasting legacy in Ashes series amid gloom of sport’s future

The NRL is assessing whether there was a failure in the application of concussion procedures after the Tonga star underwent emergency surgery