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
It's an away trip to Ipswich FC awaits this Saturday at 4:00pm, and while it’s still early in the campaign, this is the type of fixture that shapes seasons. Ipswich are widely expected to be involved in a relegation battle, and for a Caboolture side with genuine promotion ambitions, these are non-negotiable points.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic looms as another defining chapter for Australian baseball. After a breakthrough quarterfinal run in 2023, Australia returns to the global stage with belief, but also with the full weight of a brutally competitive pool. From March 5, the Aussies will face Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei and Czechia, with only the top two advancing.
The NRL season has begun once again on American soil, with Las Vegas hosting the opening fixtures for the third straight year. A record 45,719 fans packed into Allegiant Stadium to watch the first two matches of the 2026 campaign, with the remainder of Round 1 to be completed back in Australia next week.
Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific produced another weekend of momentum swings and dramatic finishes. The Western Force continued their strong start, the Reds capitalised on Highlanders mistakes, and the Brumbies delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season so far in Canberra.
Round 19 delivered a tightening of the title race and a reality check for the league leaders, as Auckland FC cut the gap to Newcastle Jets while the Jets’ remarkable winning streak finally came to an end. Elsewhere, Western Sydney produced an attacking statement, and Sydney FC kept their push toward the top alive with a valuable away win.
The regular season is complete in the National Basketball League, and the final ladder could hardly have been tighter. With just one win separating the top two sides and a tightly packed group behind them, the run to the postseason is shaping up as a fascinating one.
Caboolture FC continued their strong start to the 2026 FQPL1 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Robina City on Saturday night, securing back-to-back wins to open the season and reinforcing early signs of a genuine promotion push.
Caboolture Sports FC return to the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex this weekend for their first home match of the 2026 FQPL1 season, welcoming newly promoted Robina City in what shapes as an intriguing early test.
Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific delivered another entertaining weekend, with big attacking performances, a couple of tight contests, and one result that sent a major early-season message. The Hurricanes bounced back emphatically, the Waratahs kept their strong start rolling, and the Brumbies produced a statement win in Christchurch.
Round 18 of the A-League featured dominant victories, late drama, and a major off-field development, with Newcastle Jets stretching their lead at the top while Wellington Phoenix parted ways with head coach Giancarlo Italiano after a heavy defeat. Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, and Central Coast Mariners all enjoyed crucial wins as the ladder continued to tighten.
Caboolture opened their 2026 FQPL1 campaign with a composed 3-1 away victory over Capalaba on Saturday evening, getting their season off to the ideal start with three points on the board.
