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For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:29:15 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:29:15 +1000Sport / AFLA West Coast reserve player has been sent to the tribunal after allegedly blowing his nose on an opposition player.e4ccbc7d-78dd-42a5-85e9-7b03517568adhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-player-sent-to-tribunal-20260615-p60728.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:46:35 +1000Sport / NRLBillie EderNSW have gone into half-time in the past three Origin games trailing Queensland by a combined score of 66-12.47aded45-d2c6-4bf8-a381-bed913586949https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/these-20-minutes-are-the-blues-biggest-problem-this-is-how-they-fix-it-20260613-p606gc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000Sport / NRLMalcolm KnoxSure, there’s a good case for putting the NRL on hold during the interstate series. But the weekend’s action provided ammo for the other side of the debate.6ebd38c5-916e-4687-88f6-9f4146760516https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/calls-for-a-standalone-origin-period-get-louder-each-year-here-s-the-counterargument-20260615-p606u4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000Sport / SoccerEmma KempTen years ago, Patrick Beach was playing softball, left-back and dabbling in goalkeeping. On Sunday, he made a name for himself on soccer’s biggest stage.73743713-9fa9-4887-9501-bbdfc07c3314https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/how-socceroos-newest-star-went-from-accidental-goalkeeper-to-national-hero-20260615-p606v9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +1000Sport / AFLMichael GleesonGold Coast coach Damian Hardwick has been put on notice about his criticism of umpires, but his club is still facing a fine over a separate incident arising from Friday night’s game.a420b1a2-fabb-4e76-81df-081ef0fba82ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/hardwick-on-notice-over-umpire-comments-gold-coast-to-be-fined-20260615-p606xl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:12:12 +1000Sport / CricketDaniel BrettigThe decision means Victoria will be able to carry on with plans for selling a BBL licence.010fabf6-f010-4f13-b042-054628e8e8eahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/d-day-for-australian-cricket-as-chairs-face-off-over-bbl-sale-20260614-p606lo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 17:53:04 +1000Sport / NRLChris BarrettAshley Klein, the State of Origin referee who had a $400,000 gambling problem known to the NRL, has been undertaking professional development at Racing NSW.9b2b5a1d-78d4-4a6d-b6e6-a2a011af4b6ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/gambling-ref-klein-sat-in-on-stewards-inquiry-while-training-with-racing-nsw-20260615-p606t9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 17:17:44 +1000Sport / RacingJohn SchellAll you need to know to back a winner on the seven-race card.485584d2-6a88-4b90-8716-0f569cd9f4c6https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/tips-and-race-by-race-guide-for-albury-on-tuesday-20260615-p606y4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +1000Sport / RacingJohn SchellTrainer Donna Scott and jockey Blaike McDougall appear primed for a big day at Albury on Tuesday, teaming up for three strong chances across the seven-race card.8eb18795-94ee-4f88-a8e5-82658ea12346https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/scott-and-mcdougall-set-for-bumper-day-out-at-albury-20260615-p606y8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +1000Sport / NRLNick WrightIn less than four seasons, the Dolphins have usurped the Broncos – and Storm for the matter – as Queensland’s Origin kingpins. So how have they done it?c15c1d08-dd01-4977-a9ea-6205055e2280https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/how-new-kings-of-origin-usurped-under-siege-broncos-20260610-p605dq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:41:40 +1000Sport / NRLDan WalshKangaroos, Maroons and Storm great Smith is on edge as he explains how Api Koroisau has mastered the art of dummy half play.e85b5c08-e309-4bbc-a959-419383fe736ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/cameron-smith-s-biggest-origin-ii-fear-rugby-league-s-greatest-liar-20260608-p604pt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +1000SportJustin Gaethje produces a huge upset, defeating Ilia Topuria via TKO at the White House.33a6675c-d358-4d7a-984f-0d7c8e623cffhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/gaethje-stuns-everyone-with-ufc-upset-20260615-p606zn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:22:21 +1000Sport / SoccerFrances HoweScreen grabs showing Shaun Evans making an upside-down “OK” sign during a World Cup broadcast have generated controversy online.36bd7738-bc5f-4aed-b571-7c832a698f72https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/australian-referee-accused-of-white-power-gesture-during-world-cup-broadcast-20260615-p606xh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:11:32 +1000SportCiryl Gane knocks out two-division champion Alex Pereira to capture the UFC interim heavyweight title.03120355-82a0-4edd-bf6d-e0fe2b884e11https://www.smh.com.au/sport/ufc-history-denied-after-brutal-knockout-20260615-p606z4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:01:43 +1000Sport / SoccerSubstitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Cote d'Ivoire a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador.1bac5f9c-88e1-4232-84be-49d28cd0f351https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ecuador-broken-by-90th-minute-goal-20260615-p606x6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 13:01:50 +1000Sport / SoccerGermany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 with Kai Havertz grabbing a double.00eb0e3b-401e-4a35-9d45-fcc703876cbchttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/germany-hammer-world-cup-debutants-20260615-p606wf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 12:01:25 +1000Sport / NRLChristian NicolussiThe Blues playmaker will start Wednesday’s clash at the MCG after fully recovering from the strain that kept him out of the opener, with Ethan Strange poised to come off the bench in the second half.a6c8fb61-2f29-4586-bd88-d78a8045c46ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-six-words-every-nsw-fan-has-been-waiting-to-hear-20260615-p606up.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:50:33 +1000Sport / SoccerVince RugariIf Australia’s win over Turkey shows what’s possible today, with the youngest World Cup team Australia has ever fielded, what else could be?779821e3-cc07-4ee2-9216-a6dbcc173501https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/experience-only-does-so-much-a-world-of-possibilities-awaits-the-socceroos-20260615-p606qo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +1000Sport / Rugby UnionIain PaytenIn an unusual mid-season baton change, Kiss will take over from Joe Schmidt at the end of July. The transfer plan is complex – and potentially contentious.35641073-42b6-4589-84d4-41e611b86d28https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-wallabies-are-back-but-incoming-coach-les-kiss-is-nowhere-to-be-seen-this-is-why-20260614-p606lj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:20 +1000Sport / NRLNSW State of Origin playmaker Mitchell Moses cops a barrage of questions about his hamstring issue ahead of game two.5bce3dab-f79c-457e-8839-3026a7629971https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/moses-peppered-about-hamstring-issue-20260615-p606vf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sportMon, 15 Jun 2026 11:16:56 +1000