They say politics and sport don't mix but the future of the Tasmania Devils was decided in parliament this week. After much debate and a lot of late nights the Macquarie Point stadium was approved meaning the Devils can get on with business and start preparing to enter the competition in 2028. Will this vote be the end of the controversy in Tasmania or are there more twists in the Devils tale? Featuring: Chris Rowbottom, ABC SPORT. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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RWC: Wallabies drew the ABs, here's the upside
Some might see the Wallabies World Cup draw as a disaster, after all who wants to take on the All Blacks in the pool stage? We think there's a lot to like for the Australians as they prepare to host a huge tournament. It's not all ideal, we have some gripes and Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh works through them with us, before talking a little R360 and Zac Lomax. Featured: Phil Waugh, ex-Wallaby, CEO Rugby Australia. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Australian golf through the lens of Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy claiming an elusive US Masters green jacket was arguably THE sport story of 2025. With the 36-year-old contesting the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne there is a sense the centre of the golfing universe residing in Victoria this week. You can't help but look at Aussie guns like Lee, Scott and Smith through the lens of McIlroy's stellar achievements. What do we see? We dig in. Featured: Ali Whittaker, golf pro and commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Think Pink: could the Brisbane Test be chaos squared?
No team is prettier in pink than Australia; victorious in 12 of 13 Test matches in this format. Why are they so strong and how will England seek to counter that to level the Ashes? We pull apart likely tactics to understand how both sides will approach the pink Test at the traditional Australian fortress of the GABBA. Featured: Alex Malcolm, journalist, Cricinfo. UPDATE: post release Usman Khawaja was ruled out of Australia's team. Head to the ABC news website for full details.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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Piastri is seething but there is reason for optimism
It takes a lot to make Oscar Piastri mad, but the Qatar Grand Prix crossed the threshold. A second week of team errors that badly cost the McLaren driver had him seething. A pit blunder saw both Piastri and Lando Norris slide down the standings and gifted victory to Max Verstappen at the Qatar Grand Prix. We now have a three-way battle for the world title in the last race of the season. We explain why Piastri is fuming but should have reason for confidence. Featured: Joshua Robinson, F1 reporter, Wall Street Journal. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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