The Warriors defeated Brisbane 40-6 in the NRL, but suffered a hamstring injury to half Luke Metcalf, while Brisbane's Reece Walsh sustained a potentially season-ending ankle issue. In other matches, North Queensland lost 32-30 to Parramatta and Cronulla fell 24-20 to Canberra.
Southern California beaches report a sharp surge in stingray stings, driven by marine heatwaves, climate change, and growing visitor numbers.
New Zealand's rugby tour of South Africa tests a new commercial venture between the unions, as the Springboks aim to cement their status as the world's dominant rugby power.
Former New Zealand rugby star Ma'a Nonu performed a solo haka in response to the All Blacks' pre-match challenge ahead of the Sharks' 54-0 tour match defeat in Durban.
New Zealand great Ma'a Nonu performed a solo Kapa o Pango haka in response to the All Blacks' haka before his Sharks side suffered a 54-0 defeat against the All Blacks in Durban.
The Dragons defeated the Sharks 24-16 while the Knights ended the Raiders' season 30-24 after a crucial penalty reversal prompted a furious reaction from coach Ricky Stuart.
Rising ocean temperatures are driving great white sharks further north than ever recorded, with experts warning they are already visiting UK waters. Climate change is forcing shifts in marine habitats, potentially paving the way for tropical species like hammerheads.
The Cronulla Sharks have extended their league-best winning streak to five matches, sparking talk of an elusive second NRL premiership. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon expressed strong belief in his team, which is flying with nine wins from their past 10 outings, as they prepare for upcoming derby matches.
South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett criticized his team's 'rubbish' errors after their 32-16 loss to the Cronulla Sharks, which leaves them precariously placed on the NRL ladder. Separately, Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes set a new club record for consecutive goals, and Parramatta Eels secured a late 16-13 win over Wests Tigers.
Cronulla Sharks defeated South Sydney 32-16, with key performances from Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes. This victory cements their top-four position and positions them to challenge for a top-two finals spot, following a strong round for NRL heavyweights.
Cronulla Sharks defeated South Sydney 32-16, with standout performances from Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes, cementing their top-four position and setting sights on a top-two finish in the NRL finals race. The article also briefly mentions a disallowed try for Wests Tigers' Patrick Herbert.
The Cronulla Sharks lead the South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-6 at half-time in their NRL match at Shark Park. Despite Teig Wilton's sin bin for a high tackle, the Sharks scored 18 unanswered points, with Nicho Hynes setting a club record for consecutive conversions.
The Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs face off in NRL Round 22, with both teams making game day changes, including prop swaps for the Sharks and a second-row adjustment for the Rabbitohs. Wests Tigers also play the Parramatta Eels, and NRLW Magic Round continues in Wagga Wagga.
Australia's men's water polo team, the Sharks, will host the World Aquatics World Cup Finals in Sydney, starting against Spain. Fueled by their Paris 2024 Olympic quarterfinal loss, the team aims to leverage home crowd support for success and long-term program building.
Australian Sharks captain Nathan Power will lead the men's water polo team at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup in Sydney while on parental leave from KPMG. He and teammate Blake Edwards have brought their babies on tour, fostering a positive team culture focused on family support, praised by coach Tim Hamill.
Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is rumored to be a top trade target for the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks after a deal with the Buffalo Sabres fell through. Both teams see Hellebuyck as a key acquisition to boost their playoff aspirations.
A spearfisher reflects on increased shark encounters, particularly great whites, in Australia and New Zealand. The author notes the humbling experience of facing these apex predators and discusses potential links between surging whale populations and shark numbers, while lamenting polarized public discourse on the issue.
Despite increased investment in drones for shark monitoring, experts question their effectiveness as a public safety tool, citing limited visibility and a lack of evidence for increased shark threats. The focus on technology may lead to unnecessary beach closures and economic impact.
A new study from UC Irvine researchers suggests Greenland sharks, previously thought to be blind, may retain good vision into old age. The study found functional rhodopsin in their eyes and a DNA repair mechanism that protects the retina from age-related damage, offering potential insights into human age-related vision loss.
Scientists have filmed live goblin sharks in their natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, expanding the species' known range and pushing its depth limit by nearly 700 meters. The discoveries, made near Jarvis Island and the Tonga Trench, offer new insights into these rare 'living fossils'.
Scientists have filmed live goblin sharks in their natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, expanding the species' known range and pushing its depth limit by nearly 700 meters. The discovery, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, involved two separate sightings in the Pacific Ocean.
Cape Verde secured a spot in the last 32 of the World Cup by drawing with Saudi Arabia, their third consecutive draw. They will face Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami. Saudi Arabia, despite needing a win, delivered an uninspired performance.
The Malaysian Chinese Association's Public Services and Complaints Department is launching a nationwide initiative to help victims of loan shark violence and threats. MCA chief Michael Chong highlighted the escalating severity of loan shark tactics, including petrol bomb attacks, and urged victims to report incidents.
Cape Verde stunned Uruguay with a historic 3-2 victory in the World Cup, securing their first-ever World Cup goal and leaving Uruguay's tournament hopes in serious doubt. The underdog nation's performance has become the early story of the tournament.
