12 October 2026
Queensland Reds fly-half Tom Lynagh is among the 12 Wallabies named in the Australia A squad to face the USA Eagles.
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12 October 2026
Five men's teams and three women's teams are set to fly the Pacific Islands flag at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
12 October 2026
NZR says it has been "shadow-boxing" in attempts to resolve the trademark dispute, while the NRL argues the urgent injunction bid comes after months of silence.
12 October 2026
The 50-year-old has been rewarded for an ‘incredible’ first year in charge.
12 October 2026
Thunderstorms coupled with hot and dry conditions mean ‘fire danger is going to be right up today’, Rural Fire Service says Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A total fire ban is in place across greater Sydney, with temperatures forecast to reach 37C in the city’s west. The Bureau of Meteorology said Sydney faced extreme fire danger due to hot, dry conditions and the chance of thunderstorms, with little rainfall.
12 October 2026
India’s V. O. Chidambaranar Port has inaugurated a green methanol bunkering and refuelling facility as part of a Rs753. 68 crore ($78m) package of eight infrastructure projects at the port in Thoothukudi. The facility comprises two 750 cu m storage tanks and approximately 2.
12 October 2026
Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was seriously assaulted at Queens Park in Invercargill.
12 October 2026
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