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The Chiefs are coming to the National Rugby League competition in 2028, PNG Prime Minister James Marape says. The team’s name was announced at the Australia-PNG PM’s XVIII match in Port Moresby on Sunday, won 28-10 by the visitors. “We […]
Australia has joined seven other rugby union nations in banning players from Test duties if they sign up to a rebel R360 global competition. The other nations are New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy. The joint
Work on a new AFL stadium in Hobart may face the loss of workers to Queensland’s Olympics building boom. Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff revealed his concerns in state parliament late last month when questioned on the stadium. Pressed by Opposition
Days out from the NRL Grand Final, Sydney will remain host of next year’s event. The news was confirmed by both the NSW Government and Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC). The government says it is happy that the game will
Hobart’s new AFL stadium is to be decided by state parliament after Tasmania’s Planning Commission opposed its construction. The commission’s recommendations and impact assessment were released as separate reports. It states that an enclosed stadium at Macquarie Point, on the
After a 26-year absence, AFL Origin is returning to the field in Perth next February with WA to take on Victoria. The best of WA’s AFL players will meet their Victorian opponents on February 14 at Optus Stadium. AFL CEO
Bribie Island’s junior AFL club’s new $1.8 million change rooms now mean separate facilities for female players. Moreton Bay City Council says the facility features two unisex disability-compliant change rooms for the Bribie Island Bulldogs hosting away teams at the
A Super Round in Fiji is on the cards after Super Rugby Pacific organisers released its 2026 season draw. Highlights include a ‘Super Round’ in Christchurch, local derbies in the first round and tweaks to the finals format. The draw
Wallabies fullback Tom Wright is poised to miss the rest of the season after he sustained an ACL injury in Australia’s 30-22 loss to South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday. “Scans have confirmed fullback Tom Wright suffered an ACL
Redcliffe’s Talobilla Park in Brisbane is to host the 2027 women’s softball world cup as the sport prepares for its return to the Olympic Games. Eight countries will compete in the Cup finals which is returning to Australian soil for
