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‘Sad day in Australian sport’: tributes flow for trailblazing boxing great Tony Mundine

Fellow boxers, sporting figures, politicians and celebrities have paid tribute to the champion boxer and community leader, who died aged 75

Tributes are pouring in for Indigenous Australia boxing great, Tony Mundine, who has died aged 75.

The Guardian understands that the Bundjalung man and father of former world champion boxer and NRL star Anthony Mundine had a heart attack on Sunday, and was in hospital surrounded by family when he passed.

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© Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

© Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Wallabies’ imperfections on show in win over Argentina, but could be masked by captain call

30 August 2026 at 07:33

Rob Valetini filled in for skipper Harry Wilson at No 8 but Fraser McReight’s display will give Australia coach Les Kiss just as much food for thought

Rob Valetini bulldozed, barged through and brought the hammer down on home hopes in San Salvador de Jujuy during the Wallabies’ 27-21 win over Argentina, Australia’s fourth victory on the trot.

It was a rare start for Valetini, filling in for captain Harry Wilson in the gold No 8. The man they call Bobby V turns 28 this week and looks to be building towards his peak just in time for next year’s home World Cup. The person Valetini may have damaged more than anyone with his brutal performance, however, was the rested captain.

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Addisu Gobena smashes Sydney Marathon record as Jepchirchir wins fourth women’s major

30 August 2026 at 03:27
  • Ethiopian former javelin thrower claims men’s race in 2hr 4min 42sec

  • Kenyan adds harbourside crown to Boston, New York and London titles

Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena surged to a record-breaking victory in the men’s race at the Sydney Marathon, while Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir claimed the women’s crown on Sunday.

In perfect conditions, Gobena won the hotly contested men’s race in two hours four minutes and 42 seconds – more than a minute and a half quicker than the previous record on the hilly harbourside course which attracted 40,000 competitors from around the world.

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Argentina 21-27 Australia: men’s rugby union international – as it happened

30 August 2026 at 00:34

Tom Hooper scores decisive try in a messy game as Les Kiss earns biggest scalp of his early tenure

Gordon gets us underway!

After Australia’s anthem it’s Argentina’s retort.

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Carlton’s fairytale run goes on as Jagga Smith inspires wildcard win over Melbourne

29 August 2026 at 15:54

Carlton claimed victory over Melbourne in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG in their AFL wildcard match to extend their fairytale resurgence into an elimination final clash with Geelong.

Under Josh Fraser, the Blues fought back from a 1-8 start to the season that cost Michael Voss his job, to first make the wildcard round in 10th place, then reach the elimination final.

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Australian Olympian Heath Ryan banned after alleged horse abuse investigation

29 August 2026 at 09:03
  • Dressage and eventing rider handed 18-month suspension by FEI

  • Video appearing to show Ryan whipping a horse emerged last year

Australian Olympian Heath Ryan has been suspended for 18 months and fined by equestrian’s global governing body following an investigation into allegations of horse abuse.

The dressage and eventing rider had already been suspended by Equestrian Australia last year after a video appearing to show Ryan whipping a horse repeatedly surfaced on social media.

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Emotional scenes as Jai Arrow appears for Souths three months after MND diagnosis

29 August 2026 at 08:27
  • Rabbitoh granted NRL dispensation to appear in 99th game for club

  • Forward will join 100 club next week against Roosters

Jai Arrow made a brief but heartwarming return to an NRL field on Saturday as the forward brought up his 99th game for South Sydney Rabbitohs in an emotionally charged appearance that paves the way for him to reach his 100-game milestone next week.

Arrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) earlier this year and immediately announced his retirement from rugby league, leaving him on 98 appearances for the club.

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