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Brisbane ready for largest edition of INAS Global Games

  • Paralympics

The largest edition of the International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments (INAS) Global Games is set to begin tomorrow in Brisbane. 

 Australia will be aiming to top the medal table once again, having done so since 2009.Tickets for


Damp Australia fumble to Georgia Rugby World Cup victory

  • Rugby Sevens

Australia progressed to the Japan Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in turgid fashion, overcoming minnows

From the opening minutes, Australia lacked cohesion and structure, failing to break down a stubborn Georgia

the 35th minute, yellow carded for a head-high clearout with his shoulder.Ahead 10-3 at halftime, if Australia

out of play for a lot of the match ©Getty ImagesThe second half began with a poor lineout throw from Australia

Aprasidze and winger Alexander Todua meant the No 9 had to leave the field.Then, in the 70th minute, Australia

back-rower Jack Dempsey and replacement halfback Will Genia somewhat flattered Cheika's men.Up next for Australia



Canada to begin World Mixed Curling Championship title defence

  • Curling

Canada will begin their World Mixed Curling Championship title defence tomorrow as competition gets underway in the Scottish city of Aberdeen.

at the Curl Aberdeen sports complex ©WCFSkipped by Sergio Vez, the Spanish side will compete against Australia


Iran edge thriller as Brazil stay on course for FIVB Men's World Cup glory

  • Volleyball

Iran secured a second successive victory at the International Volleyball Federation Men's World Cup, as Olympic champions Brazil maintained their 100 per cent record in Hiroshima.

October 11, 2019Poland made it seven wins from eight matches with a 25-18, 25-20, 25-9 win against Australia


Kothari and Gilchrist set-up World Billiards Championship final

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Defending champion Sourav Kothari will face number one seed Peter Gilchrist in the final of the World Billiards Championship in Melbourne.

 The Championship is one of the oldest in sport, with the men's event dating back to 1870.Australia


Yang stuns Chen at AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships

  • Boxing

Yang Liu of China stunned welterweight defending champion Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei here at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women's World Championships.

 Caroline Cruveillier of France unanimously defeated Antonia Konstantopoulou of Australia, with


Brazil beat United States to continue superb form at FIVB Men's World Cup

  • Volleyball

Olympic champions Brazil made it seven wins out of seven at the International Volleyball Federation Men's World Cup by beating the United States in straight sets in Japan.

21-25, 25-22, 25-16.Fifth place is occupied by Italy after they moved to four victories by defeating Australia


Kenyan eyes on Tokyo 2020 ahead of Rugby Africa Women's Sevens

  • Tokyo 2020

Kenya's women's rugby sevens team has been given an Olympic boost ahead of this weekend's Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament, with South Africa confirming they will not send a team to Tokyo 2020.

New Zealand, the United States, Canada and Australia secured their places at Tokyo 2020 in the 2018-19


Top seed Gilchrist among quarter-finalists at World Billiards Championships

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Top seed Peter Gilchrist of Singapore remains on course for success at the World Billiards Championship, having booked his place in the quarter-finals in Melbourne.

beating Myanmar's Pauk Sa 846-311, and then went on to defeat Group I runner-up Jason Colebrook of Australia


Rugby World Cup matches cancelled as Typhoon Hagibis looms

  • Rugby Sevens

World Rugby has cancelled two Rugby World Cup fixtures this weekend, as Japan prepares to be hit by a violent typhoon.

Tomorrow's Pool D match between Australia and Georgia in Fukuroi City and Ireland's Pool A match against