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Graham Arnold's Australia are massive underdogs for their clash against Argentina

Australia ready for 'war' with Argentina

Australia coach Graham Arnold has vowed his side will take on Argentina with "all guns blazing" in their World Cup last-16 showdown.

Soccer • 03 Dec 22

Graham Arnold and his Australia squad celebrate a famous victory

Socceroos bouncing after beating not-so-great Danes

Graham Arnold hailed Australia's "new golden generation" and urged Premier League clubs to sign star defender Harry Souttar after stunning Denmark to reach the World Cup last 16.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Aussies join France in last 16 - recap

Read how it all unfolded as Australia joined France in the round of 16.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

Australia shock Denmark to qualify for knockout stages

Australia upset Denmark 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in 16 years thanks to a fine solo goal from Mathew Leckie.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

Messi has scored in both of Argentina's games so far

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 11

World Cup Group C and D both come to the boil on Wednesday as Argentina take on Poland and Denmark and Australia battle to join France in the last-16.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

Australia's Mark Nawaqanitawase
goes over for 5 points

Last-gasp try earns Wallabies win over Wales

Wayne Pivac's future as Wales head coach was left hanging by a thread after Australia staged a stunning fightback to win an Autumn Nations Series thriller 39-34 in Cardiff.

Rugby • 26 Nov 22

Graham Arnold with Jackson Irvine after the final whistle

Aussie boss Arnold salutes their grit and determination

Jubilant Australia boss Graham Arnold hailed the "Aussie spirit" of his side after the 1-0 win over Tunisia ignited their World Cup.

Soccer • 26 Nov 22

Tunisia's Yassine Meriah and Australia's midfielder Riley McGree fight for the ball

Australia reignite knockout hopes after Tunisia win

Australia ignited their World Cup as a stunning header from Mitchell Duke secured a 1-0 win over Tunisia.

Soccer • 26 Nov 22

Mitch Duke celebrates scoring the only goal of the game

World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia recap

Australia recorded their first World Cup win since 2010 in a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Group D.

Soccer • 26 Nov 22

Jack Crowley with the ball during Ireland's three-point win over Australia

Crowley's Ireland inception 'refreshing' for O'Mahony

Peter O'Mahony says it is refreshing to see "hugely ambitious" Jack Crowley's fearless approach to international rugby.

Rugby • 20 Nov 22

Joe Allen will hope to prove his fitness for Wales' second game of their group against Iran on Friday

Updated World Cup digest: Allen ruled out of Wales opener

Joe Allen has been ruled out of Wales' opening World Cup game against the United States, James Maddison appears to be a major doubt for England's clash with Iran.

World Cup 2022 • 20 Nov 22

Samantha Bremner of Australia lifts the Women's Rugby League World Cup trophy

Australia crush New Zealand to retain World Cup

Australia ran in 10 tries as they retained the women's Rugby League World Cup with a crushing 54-4 win over New Zealand at Old Trafford.

Rugby • 19 Nov 22

Johnny Sexton leads the Ireland players out for Friday's captain's run

Preview: Ireland eye winning finish against Wallabies

Andy Farrell takes charge of Ireland for the 30th time on Saturday night as they bid to sign off on a groundbreaking year with a ninth win from 11 games.

Rugby • 19 Nov 22

Australia suffered a first ever defeat to Italy last weekend

Lenihan: Australia to be more competitive than expected

Donal Lenihan believes Ireland will get the better of Australia in their Test on Saturday but that it will be "more competitive than people realise".

Rugby • 18 Nov 22

Caelan Doris won his 22nd Ireland cap in the win over Fiji

Doris: Ireland attack must sharpen up for Wallabies

Caelan Doris admits Ireland must show a more ruthless edge in attack against Australia if they are to end their autumn on a winning note.

Rugby • 15 Nov 22

Dave Rennie has won 12 of his 32 games in charge of Australia

White targets Ireland win to ease pressure on Rennie

Australia's players head into Saturday's Test against Ireland with the future of their head coach weighing on their minds.

Rugby • 16 Nov 22

Mack Hansen has made a big impact with both Ireland and Connacht

Wallabies coach McKellar: Hansen one that got away

Dan McKellar comes up against his former Brumbies colleague Mack Hansen on Saturday and admits the Ireland wing is one that got away from Australia.

Rugby • 15 Nov 22

Johnny Sexton suffered a dead leg against South Africa

Sexton a doubt for Australia as Ireland injuries mount

Ireland are facing an out-half injury crisis ahead of Saturday's autumn finale against Australia with captain Johnny Sexton doubtful and Joey Carbery ruled out.

Rugby • 14 Nov 22

Tadhg Furlong and Ireland have Australia up next

Furlong wary of facing 'wounded' Australia

Stand-in Ireland captain Tadhg Furlong expects wounded Australia to arrive in Dublin "all guns blazing" following their historic humiliation at the hands of Italy.

Rugby • 13 Nov 22

Michael Cheika, who is of Lebanese descent, combines the role of coaching it's league team with being head coach of Argentina's union side

Ireland WC exit confirmed as Cheika's Lebanon advance

Ireland's Rugby League World Cup exit has been confirmed after Lebanon defeated Jamaica 74-12 at the Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester.

Rugby • 30 Oct 22

Andrew Kellaway of Australia is challenged by George Turner, Jamie Ritchie and Grant Gilchrist

Scots let lead slip as Aussies win at Murrayfield

Glen Young's second-half yellow card proved pivotal as Australia came from behind to defeat Scotland 16-15 in a dramatic Autumn Test at BT Murrayfield.

Rugby • 29 Oct 22

The countdown to the Qatar World Cup is on

Australia players release statement criticising Qatar

Australia has become the first World Cup finals side to release a collective statement from players criticising host Qatar's human rights record.

Soccer • 27 Oct 22

Phil Simmons to quit West Indies role

Phil Simmons is to step down from his role as West Indies head coach.

Cricket • 25 Oct 22

'Australia, Canada and Nigeria is a tough group but I really believe there is nothing to fear in this'

Tough group but 'nothing to fear' for Ireland - Fallon

Australia, Canada and Nigeria represent tough opposition for Republic of Ireland at next year's 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup but Vera Pauw's side need not fear that trio according to Lisa Fallon.

Soccer • 25 Oct 22

Rugby World Cup: Aussies edge Scots, England advance

Australia snatched a 14-12 win over Scotland after finishing with 13 women in a wild and windy Rugby World Cup match in Whangarei on Saturday.

Rugby • 15 Oct 22