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Rugby players promoting the four-match international rugby program at Accor Stadium.
Sport

Sydney Olympic Park prepares for a four-match rugby Saturday

Accor Stadium hosts a rare all-day international rugby program, capped by the Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup meeting with New Zealand.

17 October 2026 · 5 min

Business of Sport Summit 2026 event banner.
Sport

Business Of Sport Summit Puts Sydney's Commercial Game Under The Microscope

Senior sport-business leaders are meeting at the Swissotel to examine how clubs, codes and commercial partners build sustainable growth.

15 October 2026 · 5 min

Rugby League World Cup captains with the trophy at Allianz Stadium.
Sport

Rugby League World Cup Opens In Sydney With Kangaroos-Kiwis Test

Australia and New Zealand open the 2026 Rugby League World Cup at Allianz Stadium as Sydney begins a month of tournament fixtures and visitor activity.

15 October 2026 · 5 min

Volleyball participants in official NSW Government imagery for the Play Her Way Innovation Program announcement.
Sport

Play Her Way Grants Put Triathlon NSW Rugby And Volleyball Pathways Into Women In Sport Focus

NSW's Play Her Way Innovation Program has put women and girls' sport into a practical delivery test, with sixteen sporting organisations sharing $500,000 for projects that aim to improve participation, leadership and career pathways.

31 July 2026 · 4 min

Latrell Mitchell at training. Wayne Bennett has rejected suggestions South Sydney injury tolls are linked to the Heffron Park training surface.
Sport

Wayne Bennett Injury Defence Puts South Sydney Training Base Before Parramatta Clash

Wayne Bennett has rejected suggestions South Sydney's Heffron Park training base is behind a run of soft-tissue injuries, after Latrell Mitchell tore his calf again ahead of a clash with Parramatta at Western Sydney Stadium.

24 June 2026 · 6 min

Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park. The Australian Open badminton tournament is bringing world-tour sport into the broader Olympic Park precinct this week.
Sport

Australian Open Badminton Brings World-Tour Play To Olympic Park

The 2026 Australian Open badminton tournament runs 9–14 June at the State Sports Centre, giving Sydney Olympic Park a quieter but international winter fixture.

10 June 2026 · 5 min

Junior soccer players on a suburban field at golden hour
Sport

Sport and community clubs: more than weekend games

Local clubs are some of the most important institutions in suburban Sydney. Their reach goes well beyond the field.

9 June 2026 · 4 min

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