After a tumultuous 2017 on and off the field, the Western Force return to competitive rugby with the backing of mining magnate Andrew Forrest. But the billionaire's plans for an Indo-Pacific competition still face several hurdles, writes Clint Thomas.

Unheralded forward Ben Ronke rises from obscurity to boot seven goals for Sydney as the Swans come from behind to beat Hawthorn in a cracker at the MCG.

The Bulldogs win over the Eels on Friday night will not be one to remember, but the Panthers were clinical in finishing off the fighting Knights.

Ireland has a wet welcome to Test cricket with the opening day of its inaugural one-off match against Pakistan completely wiped out by bad weather.

Ireland has a wet welcome to Test cricket with the opening day of its inaugural one-off match against Pakistan completely wiped out by bad weather.

Port Adelaide's unforgettable Showdown win over Adelaide is the highlight of a loaded day of AFL action, with West Coast, Carlton, Melbourne, the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle also winning.

Massimo Luongo feels he is "twice the player" he was when he started his Socceroos career and he is desperate to illustrate this at the World Cup in Russia.

The Queenslanders went home empty handed in the Lang Park double header with Melbourne beating Gold Coast and Manly beating Brisbane, while earlier the Roosters destroyed the Warriors.

The New Zealand Warriors take on the Sydney Roosters before Melbourne Storm plays the Titans and Manly faces the Brisbane Broncos. Follow all the NRL action in our live ScoreCentre.

The New Zealand Warriors take on the Sydney Roosters before Melbourne Storm plays the Titans and Manly faces the Brisbane Broncos. Follow all the NRL action in our live ScoreCentre.

The New Zealand Warriors take on the Sydney Roosters before Melbourne Storm plays the Titans and Manly faces the Brisbane Broncos. Follow all the NRL action in our live ScoreCentre.

The Sharks edge a close encounter with the Raiders in Canberra after the South Sydney Rabbitohs pulled off an upset win over the ladder-leading Dragons.

NRL round 10 closes out with the South Sydney Rabbitohs up against St George Illawarra, before the Canberra Raiders face off against the Cronulla Sharks. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.

Students are full of enthusiasm for a high-school program that not only encourages them to talk about their Indigenous heritage, but also connects them with their AFL idols.

Students are full of enthusiasm for a high-school program that not only encourages them to talk about their Indigenous heritage, but also connects them with their AFL idols.

Geelong moved up to third on the AFL ladder with a grafting win over Collingwood, after the Tigers yet again proved their quality with an excellent win over the impressive Kangaroos.

The in-form Kangaroos will face a serious test in the form of reigning premier Richmond, before the Pies and Cats meet at the 'G. Get live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre.

The Reds are thumped by the Sunwolves, the Waratahs suffer a horrendous choke and the Rebels and Brumbies play in front of a tiny crowd in Canberra in another dire day for Australia in the Super Rugby.

The Reds are thumped by the Sunwolves, the Waratahs suffer a horrendous choke and the Rebels and Brumbies play in front of a tiny crowd in Canberra in another dire day for Australia in the Super Rugby.

Lewis Hamilton may have got lucky in Azerbaijan, but there was nothing fluky about his victory at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.

He's a walking meme and seemingly perfect football machine, but can he prove himself the real deal on the biggest stage? Welcome to Paul Pogba's World Cup Journey.

He's a walking meme and seemingly perfect football machine, but can he prove himself the real deal on the biggest stage? Welcome to Paul Pogba's World Cup Journey.

The rise of esports in Australia is now influencing the classroom, with one South Australia teacher believing it can have a big impact in helping to reach disengaged students.

The rise of esports in Australia is now influencing the classroom, with one South Australia teacher believing it can have a big impact in helping to reach disengaged students.

Liverpool qualifies for the Champions League at the expense of Chelsea, Swansea is relegated, and champion Manchester City breaks the 100-point barrier on the final day of the Premier League season.