https://auns.com.au/category/sport Sport news from AUNS — Breaking news, sport, politics, world and weather from across Australia. en-au editorial@auns.com.au (AUNS Editorial) https://auns.com.au/static/publisher-logo.png https://auns.com.au/category/sport Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:15:00 GMT https://auns.com.au/article/20260715-spain-beat-france-world-cup-final An Oyarzabal penalty and a Pedro Porro strike put Spain past France 2-0 in Arlington and into Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:15:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260715-spain-beat-france-world-cup-final Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260714-world-cup-semi-finals-preview France meet Spain in Arlington on Wednesday morning AEST before England face defending champions Argentina, with the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260714-world-cup-semi-finals-preview Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260713-afl-round-18-butters-cameron-injuries Zak Butters will have ankle surgery within days after scans confirmed a high grade syndesmosis injury, and Jeremy Cameron spent Saturday night in a Sydney hospital with a suspected broken collarbone. Fremantle stayed clear on top and Max Gawn equalled Jim Stynes' Melbourne games record. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260713-afl-round-18-butters-cameron-injuries Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260712-crows-thrash-suns-round-18 Adelaide beat Gold Coast 19.14 (128) to 7.7 (49) at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, a 79-point win that stretched the Suns' losing streak to seven games. Coach Damien Hardwick said afterwards that Gold Coast's finals chances for 2026 are all but over. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260712-crows-thrash-suns-round-18 Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260711-spain-beat-belgium-france-semi-final Mikel Merino struck in the 88th minute to send Spain past Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles. They meet France in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday morning AEST. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260711-spain-beat-belgium-france-semi-final Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260710-fremantle-bury-sydney-round-18 Fremantle kicked 9.5 in the final quarter to beat Sydney by 38 points in front of 55,966 at Optus Stadium, recovering from a goalless first half to go two games clear on top. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:20:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260710-fremantle-bury-sydney-round-18 Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260709-nsw-win-origin-iii-decider New South Wales beat Queensland 30-12 in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium to take the 2026 series 2-1, with Nathan Cleary claiming the Wally Lewis Medal. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:40:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260709-nsw-win-origin-iii-decider Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260708-origin-iii-decider-suncorp Queensland and New South Wales meet at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night with the State of Origin series locked at 1-1 and the shield going to the winner of a single game. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260708-origin-iii-decider-suncorp Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260707-de-minaur-wimbledon-exit-cobolli Alex de Minaur lost 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 to Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon fourth round, ending Australian involvement in both singles draws. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:35:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260707-de-minaur-wimbledon-exit-cobolli Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260706-port-end-north-streak-saints-rout-essendon Port Adelaide beat North Melbourne by 21 points at Adelaide Oval and St Kilda thrashed Essendon by 67 at Marvel Stadium to close AFL Round 17, in a game that set a record 71 combined free kicks. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260706-port-end-north-streak-saints-rout-essendon Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260704-socceroos-egypt-world-cup-shootout Egypt won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Arlington, Texas, in the first penalty shootout Australia has faced at a World Cup. The Socceroos are still without a knockout-stage win. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260704-socceroos-egypt-world-cup-shootout Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260703-brisbane-beat-geelong-round-17 Brisbane kicked eight goals to one in the first quarter and held on to beat Geelong 19.9 (123) to 14.17 (101) at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night, a 22-point win that lifts the Lions above the Cats in a congested top eight. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:15:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260703-brisbane-beat-geelong-round-17 Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260630-australia-india-t20-world-cup-semis-lords Australia beat India by six wickets at Lord's, chasing 171 with an over to spare to top their group and reach the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals. The 172-run chase is the highest successful run chase in the tournament's history. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260630-australia-india-t20-world-cup-semis-lords Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260628-andreeva-first-grand-slam-june-28 Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title on Saturday at age 18, the biggest result of her career. The Russian player has been a regular in the late rounds of major events since turning professional in 2022. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260628-andreeva-first-grand-slam-june-28 Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260628-world-cup-england-tops-group-scotland-clarke-june-28 England finished first in their group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned following the Scots' exit from the tournament. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260628-world-cup-england-tops-group-scotland-clarke-june-28 Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260626-world-cup-2026-favourites-stumble-african-sides-june-26 The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a clear pattern: the tournament's top-ranked sides have underperformed their seedings, while teams from Africa have outperformed expectations across their fixtures. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260626-world-cup-2026-favourites-stumble-african-sides-june-26 Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260626-socceroos-world-cup-round-of-32 Tony Popovic's side advanced as runners-up in Group D with four points. The Socceroos beat Turkey 2-0, lost to the USA 2-0, then controlled a 0-0 draw with Paraguay to go through. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260626-socceroos-world-cup-round-of-32 Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260623-ellyse-perry-australia-pakistan-t20-world-cup Ellyse Perry's first fifty at a T20 World Cup, combined with two wickets for nine runs with the ball, powered Australia to 199 for 7 before Pakistan were bowled out for 86. Australia remain unbeaten in four Group A matches in England. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260623-ellyse-perry-australia-pakistan-t20-world-cup Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260620-titans-stun-panthers-field-goal The Gold Coast Titans trailed by six at half-time before scoring three second-half tries and stealing a 19-18 victory through a Harrison one-pointer with 80 seconds remaining, handing the Panthers only their second loss of the season. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260620-titans-stun-panthers-field-goal Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260607-fremantle-12-straight-wins-record-margin The Dockers scored 24 goals at Bunbury's Hands Oval in Round 13, including a nine-goal second-quarter blitz, to win by 124 points and set the biggest margin of victory in club history. It was their twelfth consecutive win, also a club record. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260607-fremantle-12-straight-wins-record-margin Sport https://auns.com.au/article/20260607-panthers-68-0-wests-tigers-nrl Twelve tries, 64 per cent possession, and 55 missed tackles from the Tigers. Penrith's 68-0 Round 14 demolition surpassed the club's previous winning margin by eight points and raised questions about the competition the Tigers are fielding. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT editorial@auns.com.au (Dani Kowalski) https://auns.com.au/article/20260607-panthers-68-0-wests-tigers-nrl Sport