Sports commission urges kids not to specialise in sports
The Australian Sports Commission says focusing too heavily on one sport can lead to young athletes quitting before reaching their potential.
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The Australian Sports Commission says focusing too heavily on one sport can lead to young athletes quitting before reaching their potential.
The Wallabies will take on the All Blacks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the Rugby Championship in 2027, along with an additional Test in 2029.
From blowout results to bumper attendances, here are the highlights from week two of the Rugby League World Cup.
Mary Fowler provides an assist, but Manchester City lost its 100 per cent winning start to the WSL season in a furious derby draw with Manchester United.
Forty students from seven schools compete to see who can sound most like a kookaburra, Australian raven, or yellow-tailed black cockatoo — and be crowned best bird caller.
A weekend of Rugby League World Cup blowouts ends in Brisbane, where the Kangaroos are hoping to put Fiji to the sword. Follow live.
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Australia is trailing New Zealand in the Constellation Cup 2-0 and fighting to keep hold of the coveted trophy in game three in Sydney. Follow for live updates.
A 2013 photo circulating on social media shows that NRL star Bradman Best and his year 6 teacher understood the power of dreams.
Views may be split over the future of the FIFA president, but football's biggest powerbroker claims he has "vast, vast majority" support ahead of his re-election bid.
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Australia's women's team is expected to continue a second round of lopsided scores as they take on England at the Rugby League World Cup. Follow live.