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Nestory Irankunda, Jordy Bos and Riley McGree have come off the bench to lift the Socceroos to a 5-1 win over Curacao in their World Cup send-off match.

Cricket Australia are set to make a brutal call over a fringe Test paceman despite making his long-awaited return to the Australian team over the summer.

He has almost led them to the promised land, but after a shaky start the pressure is on the Canberra legend.

Former West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen says his body is the best it’s felt in five years, as he adjusts to life in Brisbane. 

‘Of all the 18 clubs, I think they are in the worst position.’

The Blues have one of the most settled back rows a coach could ask for, but an emerging superstar is banging down the door for a State of Origin debut.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hasn’t hidden his displeasure at his team being scheduled to play in September’s historic NFL game in Australia, saying he couldn’t see “any pro” to making the trip.

‘Something exciting coming October 2026.’

‘I never thought I would see the day where that proud player would do this.’

Cricket Australia have confirmed Cam Green is recovering from a minor lower back injury after the WA all-rounder failed to bowl in his opening game of the IPL season overnight.

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri will miss three games after being suspended for wiping blood on Essendon defender Andrew McGrath on Saturday.

Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.

St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been hit with a three-match ban for a high hit as the AFL continues its investigation into an alleged homophobic slur.

Willem Duursma has been recognised for a stunning start to his AFL career with this week’s Rising Star nod – and he’s helped West Coast achieve a feat not seen since before he was born.

More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.