Organisers have confirmed that there will be no change to the decision to cancel this month's Winter Universiade in Lucerne, despite Switzerland dropping its 10-day quarantine requirement for all international travellers.

to the imposition of mandatory self-isolation periods for visitors from several countries, including Australia

Next week, Australia’s cricketers are set to begin their defence of The Ashes against England, resuming one of the most enduring rivalries in sport.

 As well as the famous little urn, England and Australia also compete for The Ashes Trophy ©Getty

Australia 1-4 and 5-2 the draw.Botham, arguably the last hope for England, was still at the crease.

Unfortunately for him and Australia, he was stricken by lumbago.

Newspapers in Australia echoed such generous sentiments."

Enthusiasm remained undiminished in Australia.

Sweden overcame an early setback to beat Latvia as the Men's World Floorball Championship finally began in Helsinki.

tomorrow.Estonia and Philippines are participating in the tournament due to the COVID-19 withdrawals of Australia

Two-time Olympic Champions Fiji have crashed out of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai after finishing bottom of Pool C.

21-7 victory over Britain to close out the day.Britain finished the day second in Pool A.In Pool B, Australia

entering tomorrow's knockout stage.A 21-14 win over Kenya and 24-17 win over Canada was enough for Australia

Australian Taekwondo chief executive Heather Garriock has commenced a national roadshow, meeting affiliated clubs across the country as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

owners participated in the first session in Sydney, and Garriock will now host further sessions around Australia

The next session is due to be held in Melbourne on December 12.Australia has taken a hardline against

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, due to start on Tuesday (December 7), can go ahead as planned regardless of COVID-19-related travel restrictions announced by the Health Ministry of host nation Uzbekistan yesterday.

ImagesUnder the Health Ministry’s new restrictions, visitors from Britain and Italy, along with Egypt, Australia

Hong Kong.The nations whose non-weightlifting visitors must undergo a 10-day quarantine on arrival are Australia

South Africa are aiming for their fourth successive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series triumph as the season continues with its second-straight event in Dubai.

A against Britain, Ireland and Japan.Last weekend's silver medallists, the United States, will face Australia

In the women's competition, Australia will be hoping to follow up their victory last weekend.Three of

China has urged American companies to rally against calls for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing.

seriously considering a diplomatic boycott.Other countries mulling over a boycott include Britain, Australia

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, due to start on Tuesday (December 7) in Uzbekistan, can go ahead as planned.

quarantine on arrival.But crucially, any visitors from those 10 – which include Italy, Britain and Australia

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, due to start on Tuesday (December 7), look sure to be cancelled because of coronavrius-related travel restrictions imposed today by the host nation, Uzbekistan.

because they have to undergo a 10-day quarantine on arrival in Uzbekistan.These nations include Britain, Australia

were planned to coincide with the World Championships.Today’s news means that the British nations, Australia

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan is refusing to back down on his stance that cricketers involved

It is looking increasingly likely that the match between Australia and England will be relocated to Melbourne.McGowan

Western Australia has imposed some of the strictest COVID-19 regulations in the country, but a survey

We've said to Cricket Australia that we're here to help if they need it," New South Wales Minister for

But if the West Australian Government doesn't want that to happen, then NSW is ready to help Cricket Australia

Olympian Jamie Pittman has been appointed as the new national coach at Boxing Australia.

remain in charge of the elite Australian squads.Smith is the head coach at the Combat Institute of Australia

performance programme leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics to the Combat Institute.Pittman represented Australia

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has suspended all tournaments in China in response to ongoing concern for the welfare of Peng Shuai.

the Winter Olympics and Paralympics coming from politicians in the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia

World Rugby promised it will accelerate the development of women’s rugby with an updated strategic plan unveiled, aimed at increasing direct investment into the game and welfare of players.

©Getty ImagesA new cross-region Pacific Four Series was announced in September, which will feature Australia

as a qualifier to the WXV.Canada and the US played a smaller version of the event in November, with Australia

Fourteen women’s and men’s teams have qualified for the 3x3 basketball competition at next year’s Commonwealth Games here in Birmingham, it has been announced.

England have gained entry as hosts, while Australia qualified directly after winning basketball gold

ImagesThe traditional five-a-side format of the sport has featured at Melbourne 2006 and Gold Coast 2018.Australia

women’s team also made an impressive run at the event in Romania but will face strong challenges from Australia