Ethan Ewing joins fellow Olympians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum in qualifying for the World Surf League title decider in California next month.

Kalyn Ponga inspires Newcastle to a 36-16 victory over South Sydney, with the result keeping the 11th-placed Knights in the race for a finals berth.

The Newcastle Knights overcome a delayed start to post a 36-16 win over Parramatta in their NRLW clash at Eric Tweedale Stadium in Sydney's west.

Despite Victoria bailing on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a move costing taxpayers almost $600 million, the state has been shortlisted to host another major event.

The Brisbane Lions survived a furious Essendon comeback attempt to finish fifth on the ladder while the Sydney Swans outclassed Adelaide to officially become the AFL's minor premiers.