Australian sports

Murray reaches Valencia final

News.com.au (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Briton Andy Murray defeated Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-3 2-6 6-3 to reach the final of the Valencia Open 500.

• Murray downs Verdasco to reach Valencia final - France24
• Murray to face Youzhny in Valencia Open final - Fox News
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Carter masterminds All Blacks win

News.com.au (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

New Zealand have extended their crushing rugby dominance of Wales with a hard-fought 19-12 win, to stretch their winning streak to 21 games dating back 56 years.

• Carter masterminds All Blacks win over Wales - France24

Whincup qualifies for pole position

News.com.au (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Ford's Jamie Whincup has boosted his chances of extending his V8 Supercar series lead after qualifying in pole position for the final race of the Phillip Island 300.

Price questions captain Mannering

News.com.au (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Devestated Warriors prop Steve Price says the club is taking a huge risk by replacing him as captain next season.

England take out Kiwis

News.com.au (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

A heavyweight England floored world champions New Zealand 20-12 on Saturday to set up a Four Nations final clash with Australia.

Tuqiri the Tiger savages Boks

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

Lote Tuqiri made his first appearance for the Tigers last night … even if he was 16,974 kilometres from Leichhardt Oval.

Genia guides Wallabies to victory

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Wallabies scored a desperately-tense 18-9 victory over gallant England at Twickenham overnight.

Charge of the youth brigade

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

As Robbie Deans pursues a radical youth policy with the Wallabies, numerous newcomers have had to grow up very quickly.

Thurston plays it cool: 'no rush'

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

Faced with the biggest decision of his career, Australian halfback Johnathan Thurston has admitted that his first tour with the Kangaroos made him appreciate rugby league more and would have a bearing on his still clouded future.

Disaster hero gives Sharks the kiss of life

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

Cronulla players will report for orientation tomorrow. At about 1pm they will file into the Legends Room of the club. Awaiting them will be the man who has so moved Stuart. His name is Paul Featherstone.

Mortimer is a must-have for the future: Eels chief

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

Extending rookie sensation Daniel Mortimer's contract long-term has been identified by Eels chief executive Paul Osborne as his priority during the off-season.

Beware the men in black

Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday

Whatever the Kiwis get out of this Four Nations tournament, captain Benji Marshall believes coach Stephen Kearney has been the making of rugby league in New Zealand, saying he is the ''best thing that's happened for a long time'' to the national side.

Wallabies win tense battle

News.com.au (Free subscription) | yesterday

THE Wallabies have scored a desperately tense 18-9 victory over a gallant England side at Twickenham.

Stoner secures pole in Valencia

News.com.au (Free subscription) | yesterday

Casey Stoner secured pole position ahead of Spaniards Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo in qualifying for Sunday's season-ending MotoGP in Valencia.

Aussies run riot over French

News.com.au (Free subscription) | yesterday

Penrith Panthers centre Michael Jennings insists he can handle the pressure of the Four Nations final after grabbing a debut hat-trick in the 42-4 demolition of France.