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Edward Briggs Round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific delivered another weekend of attacking rugby, with two teams bouncing back strongly from defeat and several games producing dramatic momentum swings. The Hurricanes produced the most dominant display of the round in Sydney, while the Chiefs and Blues both returned to winning form. Chiefs 57 – Moana Pasifika 24 The Chiefs returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion in Hamilton, piling on points in a high-scoring win over Moa

Australia’s bid for a famous upset at the World Baseball Classic fell just short on Sunday night, with the world number one nation Japan rallying late to secure a 4–3 win at the Tokyo Dome.

Alexander Bebendorf Round 20 of the A-League was defined by resilience and comebacks, with several sides fighting back to claim valuable points. Newcastle Jets strengthened their hold at the top of the ladder, while Sydney FC and Perth Glory both rallied from difficult positions to keep their hopes alive late in the season. Jets Extend Lead at the Summit Newcastle Jets came from behind to defeat Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1, maintaining their strong form at the top of the lad

Round 1 of the NRL season delivered plenty of excitement, with high-scoring affairs, standout individual performances, and dramatic finishes across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.

The Perth Wildcats are through to the playoffs after overturning a halftime deficit to defeat Melbourne United 95–77 in Saturday night’s Play-In clash at RAC Arena. Melbourne appeared in control early, taking a 53–44 lead into halftime after dominating the offensive glass and generating more shot opportunities. But the game turned dramatically after the break as Perth surged behind the influence of Kristian Doolittle and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr.

Caboolture’s perfect start to the 2026 FQPL1 season came to an abrupt end on Saturday afternoon, falling 3-1 away to Ipswich FC in a what was a frustrating Round 3 defeat. The Snakes had entered the match with six points from two games and strong expectations of maintaining their early momentum against a side tipped to battle relegation this campaign. Instead, Ipswich sprung an upset, producing an organised and opportunistic performance to claim all three points.

Australia notched a second win to start the WBC, handling Czechia to the comfortable tune of 5-1. The result was built on a dominant pitching display that has allowed a mere 7 hits so far in the tournament.

Alexander Bebendorf Melbourne United have kept their postseason hopes alive with an 82–68 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers in Thursday night’s Play-In Qualifier at John Cain Arena. In a game where both teams were dealing with significant absences, Melbourne found the decisive edge late, pulling away in the fourth quarter to eliminate Tasmania and move one step closer to the playoffs. Finn Delany produced the standout performance of the night, finishing with a season-best 33

Australia opened its 2026 World Baseball Classic campaign with a composed 3–0 victory over Chinese Taipei, relying on dominant pitching and a pair of timely home runs to break open a tight contest.

Alexander Bebendorf South East Melbourne Phoenix have booked their place in the playoffs after a commanding 111–94 victory over the Perth Wildcats in the Seeding Qualifier at John Cain Arena on Wednesday night. The Phoenix’s trademark full-court pressure proved decisive, repeatedly disrupting Perth’s ball movement and forcing 17 turnovers across the night. That defensive pressure translated directly into offensive opportunities, with South East Melbourne finishing the game wi