‘WTF’s going on?’: Infamous night nine Olympians faced slammer
They were just trying to support their Olympic mates but one cheeky plan landed former Kookaburra Simon Orchard and eight other Aussie Olympians inside a Brazilian jailhouse.
Rugby Sevens
Loudmouth athlete mocks Aussie heartbreak
American TV host Pat McAfee couldn’t help himself when Australia’s Rugby Sevens stars were left in tears after a last-second dagger.
Uncovered: How Levi sisters became Olympic sevens revelations
Long before they set foot on a rugby or Aussie rules field, the Levi sisters were unwittingly setting themselves up for rugby sevens dominance. We uncover the secret to their rise.
Humble hero: School boss reflects on former pupil’s Olympic career
Toowoomba Olympian and rugby sevens star Dominique Du Toit is preparing for retirement after a heartbreaking loss in Paris. A junior mentor reflects on what made her so great.
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Star investigated as racism storm erupts
A post on social media has spared a probe into a veteran Olympian over an allegedly racist WhatsApp message.
Paris Olympics’ star the NRLW needs to sign
Seraphine Okemba is a headline act at the Paris Olympic Games and has it all to take the NRLW to the next level.
Levi breaks Olympic record as Aussies surge towards gold
Maddison Levi has broken the Olympic try-scoring record as Australia set up a semi-final showdown with shock opponent Canada.
How Sevens star used impact of shock prank call for good
Teagan Levi remembers looking down at her phone and seeing a call with no name or ID. Nothing could prepare the rugby sevens star for the devastating impact of the next 30 seconds.
Aussie captain opens up on red card, Olympics medal heartbreak
Sevens captain Nick Malouf got it horribly wrong when he was sent-off against South Africa as Australia bid for a historic Olympics medal fell heartbreakingly short.
Aussies take huge step towards historic sevens medal
In a polar opposite result to the Matildas’ opening loss to Germany, the Australian men’s rugby sevens team have booked a place in the semi-finals even before the opening ceremony has commenced in Paris.
Olympics dream shattered in 42 minutes
Twelve athletes have had their dreams shattered before the Olympics even begin on a day of drama in Paris.
‘We have to medal to get noticed’: Rugby star’s dig at Matildas
Australian women’s sevens captain Charlotte Caslick has hinted at a simmering rivalry with the Matildas after urging fans not to forget about them and their gold medal chances.
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