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Dave Rennie appointed new Wallabies coach November 19, 2019

New Zealander Dave Rennie is appointed new coach of the Wallabies, signing a deal that will take him up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Simon Smale

Aussies sweep Colombia to get Davis Cup Finals campaign off to flying start November 19, 2019

Australia begins with a win at the Davis Cup Finals in Madrid, as victories to Nick Kyrgios, Alex de Minaur and the doubles pairing ensure a clean sweep against Colombia.

Sun Yang drug tester says he knows nothing about anti-doping November 19, 2019

One of three anti-doping officials in the Sun Yang anti-doping saga says he knows nothing about anti-doping and is just a builder helping out an old classmate after they ran into each other at a school reunion.

Tracey Holmes

Meet the Surf Witches gaining confidence in numbers at 'blokey' beaches November 19, 2019

Self-described Surf Witches find their place in what they say is a male-dominated surf culture at some Gold Coast beaches.

Dominic Cansdale

Competing as the gender with which you identify can have real ramifications November 19, 2019

Keen powerlifter Beau Driscoll needs to take testosterone as part of his transition, but the hormone is banned in some competitions because it's considered performance-enhancing.

Emma Nobel

The most dangerous spots for Melbourne cyclists revealed by study November 19, 2019

A study that examined how close motorists passed cyclists prompts a call for Victoria to introduce laws requiring drivers to give bike riders a metre of space when overtaking.

Iskhandar Razak

When Claire lost her mum, netball coaches taught her ‘how to be happy again’ November 19, 2019

When Claire's mum died, it was her netball coaches who helped her get through. She's not the only young Australian seeking help through sport — but coaches aren't necessarily equipped to have tough conversations about mental health.

How science is cracking the code behind Steve Smith's batting success November 19, 2019

Part way through an innings, Steve Smith made the incredible decision to change the way he would bat. It was a decision that altered the course of his career.

Mark Doman, Alex Palmer And Nathanael Scott

Olyroos players banned from Tokyo Olympics after incident in Cambodia November 19, 2019

Three members of Australia's Olyroos football team will not feature in a potential Olympics campaign next year after being suspended for unprofessional conduct by the FFA following an incident in Cambodia earlier this year.

Joe Burns to partner David Warner as part of Australia's 'odd couple' for first Test November 19, 2019

Joe Burns will partner David Warner at the top of Australia's batting order for the first time in three years in the opening Test against Pakistan, as Mitchell Starc makes a return to the home side's pace attack.