Aussie female rowers embrace piece of golden history
Back on the programme after being retired for almost 30 years the Australian women’s coxless four produced something special on a historic day in Tokyo.
Olympics 2016
Aussie legend’s prickly tweet for coach
The Olyroos crashed out of the Olympics on Wednesday night and Mark Bosnich suggested coach Graham Arnold made the biggest mistake.
World reacts to latest Biles bomb
Simone Biles’ shock announcement to withdraw from more events in Tokyo has sparked a flood of reaction from around the globe.
Brutal end to campaign that started so brightly
What promised so much after Australia ‘shocked the world’ following the brilliant upset of Argentina, has finished in despair for Graham Arnold’s Olyroos after defeat to Egypt.
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Hockeyroos primed to pour on goals
HOCKEYROOS coach Adam Commens says a fighting loss to world leader Holland this week is validation his squad is perfectly primed for Rio’s unique challenges.
Matildas’ Olympic-record disaster
THE Matildas suffered Olympic stage fright in their first match in Rio, including a disaster never seen before at the Olympics.
Kookaburras seeking redemption in Rio
FOR a team seeking Rio redemption after years of brutal soul-searching there was only one place to start the journey – Christ the Redeemer.
Drama in Rio as sail ramp collapses
THE main ramp of Marina da Gloria, the sailing venue of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, partially collapsed on Saturday.
USA beat Aussie Opals in final Rio warm-up
THE USA reminded Australia’s female basketballers just how tough it will be to win an Olympic gold medal in their last hurrah before the Rio Games.
Dwyer to exit grand stage with golden decree
SET to retire for a second time after the Rio Games, Kookaburras star Jamie Dwyer is leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of a second Olympic gold medal.
Diver Broben ruled out through injury
OLYMPIC diving silver medallist Brittany Broben has been forced to withdraw from the team for Rio through injury.
Grateful eight earns Rio call-up
AUSTRALIA’S women’s rowing eight have officially been handed an extraordinary elevation to Rio’s Olympics with the ejection of the Russian team.
Tough Kookas ready for anything
KOOKABURRAS coach Graham Reid has subjected his 16-man squad to a hellish Rio lead-up that has battle-hardened them for Brazil’s challenges.
10 unmissable events at the Rio Olympics
THE OLYMPICS always deliver a selection of magical memories. And there are also the not-to-be-missed winners, the contests that will have you on the edge of your seat. Here’s our top 10 picks.
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