World number 15 Barry Hawkins cruised into the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a comprehensive 10-2 victory over Switzerland's Alexander Ursenbacher.

required three frames at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to set up a meeting with Neil Robertson of Australia

Phil Kearns has been appointed as the executive director of Australia's bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

67 appearances for his country in all.He has now been tasked with securing the 2027 tournament for Australia

thank Hamish and Sir Rod for their consideration as we prepare our bid to host the Rugby World Cup in Australia

gold and now I'm enormously excited to put in the work to win the right to host a World Cup here in Australia

Kearns scored 34 points for Australia and was inducted into the Australian Rugby Hall of Fame in 2005

network of contacts throughout the rugby world," said McLennan.Phil Kearns made 67 appearances for Australia

Indonesia and Japan headlined the draw of this year's Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup Finals.

 Australia, Chinese Taipei, France and defending champions China comprise Group B, with Algeria,

 Australia, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand went into Group B, with Canada, Denmark, Scotland

Taekwondo in Australia is approaching a "very exciting time" as the national governing body prepares

The Indian Premier League (IPL) - the biggest franchise cricket tournament in the world - will be played in the United Arab Emirates next month.

competition will be played in the window originally assigned for the Men's T20 Cricket World Cup in Australia

Challenge is also set to take place in the UAE, but will clash with the Women's Big Bash League in Australia

- something some, including Australia star Alyssa Healy, have criticised as they fear it will dilute

International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball has established a new body designed to aid youth development in the sport and is searching for experts to join it.

Federation’s flagship youth event is the IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships, last being held in Australia

Former world champion gymnast Chellsie Memmel could compete at next year's Olympics in Tokyo after announcing her return to the sport.

accusations of abuse, with gymnasts in the United States, Britain, The Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia

Seven former gymnasts in New Zealand have come forward with allegations of psychological and physical abuse as the scandal in the sport continues to widen.

Athlete A, which detailed the sexual abuse scandal in the sport in the United States.Gymnasts in Australia

The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is to hold its Congress virtually in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ultimate Championships because of the pandemic.The masters event is due to take place in Gold Coast in Australia

A human rights group in Australia is set to launch an investigation after at least 20 gymnasts in the

Gymnastics Australia said it had asked the the Australian Human Rights Commission to "undertake an independent

another athlete to have spoken out, described a "culture of fear created by people in power".Gymnastics Australia

Many of those experiences are quite simply not acceptable," Chiller said.Gymnastics Australia chief executive

The review will build an understanding of the culture of gymnastics in Australia and any barriers there

Mexico 1968 Olympic hockey champion Muhammad Asad Malik has died aged 78 following a road accident in Pakistan.

Pakistani team that earned gold at Mexico City 1968.He scored the winning goal of the final against Australia

World Athletics is working on contingency plans for a 2021 season where competition continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a similar way as 2020.

Nanjing, due to take place in March this year, were shifted to March next year.Meanwhile, Bathurst in Australia

Madrid has been announced as the host of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup in 2023.

events, including the 2018 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Tenerife, where the United States overcame Australia

Bangkok ©FIBAUnited States are the holders of the Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup.The US defeated Australia

The Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union (KNGU) has suspended one of its top coaches and halted training for its international women's teams after it received allegations of physical and mental abuse.

focuses on USA Gymnastics and the Larry Nassar scandal, gymnasts from countries including Britain, Australia

Bathurst, in Australia, host of next year’s World Athletics Cross Country Championships, has requested

Local Organising Committee, World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 2021, the Athletics Australia

World Athletics will work closely with all stakeholders in Australia to explore the feasibility of other