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Saturday 25 July 2026 · Sydney
The Sydney Scoop
NRL, AFL, cricket, women's sport and the big Sydney moments.
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Mitchell Moses says he is fit to start Origin II after a hamstring injury, with the NSW Blues also reshaping their outside backs ahead of the MCG decider.
Sydney Scoop Newsroom·16 June 2026· 4 min
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NSW's State of Origin II preparations have shifted again, with the Blues finalising changes that give Sydney rugby league fans a fresh selection debate after the long weekend.
Sydney Scoop Newsroom·10 June 2026· 4 min
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The Bulldogs and Eels are putting Western Sydney rugby league into the King's Birthday spotlight, with the NRL listing Canterbury against Parramatta at Accor Stadium for Round 14.
Sydney Scoop Newsroom·8 June 2026· 3 min
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Sydney FC has secured a dramatic A-League grand final berth after overcoming the Newcastle Jets in a tense penalty shootout at Allianz Stadium.
Eli Tran·16 May 2026· 2 min
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The AFL has handed the high-flying Sydney Swans a string of prime-time slots for the back half of the season as the club firms its premiership favouritism.
Liana Ross·14 May 2026· 3 min
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The Sydney Swans are shaking up their annual Pride Game tradition, moving the celebration from its usual St Kilda slot to a blockbuster clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Sam Okafor·13 May 2026· 2 min
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As the temperature drops, Sydney’s sporting scene is heating up with the AFL and NRL entering a high-stakes race toward the finals.
Tom Whittaker·30 April 2026· 2 min
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As El Niño shifts the goalposts for Sydney’s outdoor sport, event organisers are trading tactical playbooks for weather apps to keep the city moving.
Ariana Patel·20 April 2026· 2 min
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Sydney’s massive active event calendar is already locking in dates for 2026, forcing runners to plan their Heartbreak Hill assault years in advance.
Joel Pereira·5 April 2026· 2 min
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Sydney’s winter slump is officially cancelled as a high-octane mix of Vivid lights and stadium-sized sporting events pushes the city’s entertainment precincts to capacity.
Maddie Chen·24 March 2026· 3 min
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As the Sydney sun begins to dip earlier, the city’s sporting landscape undergoes its annual shift from harbour-side spectacle to suburban stadium grit.
Eli Tran·10 March 2026· 3 min
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Sydney Harbour transformed into a high-octane arena as SailGP brought world-class twilight racing to the city’s iconic waters over a blockbuster weekend.
Liana Ross·1 March 2026· 3 min
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The world’s fastest sail racing circuit returns to Sydney Harbour in 2026 with a dramatic new twilight time slot to capture the golden hour.
Sam Okafor·28 February 2026· 2 min
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Sydney's 2026 sporting calendar is officially stacking up, promising everything from Harbour Bridge marathons to brutal trail runs in the Royal National Park.
Tom Whittaker·15 February 2026· 3 min
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Sydney’s Olympic Park has transformed into a high-functioning logistics hub as Accor Stadium proves the city's ability to move massive stadium crowds with precision.
Ariana Patel·11 February 2026· 3 min
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From the iconic City2Surf to the high-speed thrills of SailGP, NSW is preparing for a massive 2026 sporting season that spans the harbour and the heartlands.
Joel Pereira·15 January 2026· 3 min
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SailGP is confirmed to return to Sydney Harbour in early 2026, bringing high-speed foiling catamarans and stadium-style racing back to the city's most iconic waters.
Maddie Chen·15 January 2026· 2 min
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Sydney’s 2026 sporting calendar is officially locked in, headlined by a newly prestigious Sydney Marathon and the iconic City2Surf pilgrimage to Bondi.
Eli Tran·15 January 2026· 3 min
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As the Sydney to Hobart fleet battles punishing seas and rising injuries, LawConnect holds a slim lead in a race that has quickly turned into a war of attrition.
Liana Ross·26 December 2025· 2 min
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The Sydney to Hobart fleet faces a wet and windy Boxing Day start, with navigators bracing for showers and shifting tactical conditions on the Tasman.
Sam Okafor·24 December 2025· 3 min
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The Sydney Thunder failed to ignite at Homebush, falling to a disciplined Hobart Hurricanes side in a frustrating early-season BBL clash.
Tom Whittaker·16 December 2025· 2 min
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After a narrow 1-0 derby victory over Sydney FC, Wanderers boss Alen Stajcic has called for total club alignment to return Western Sydney to its former glory.
Ariana Patel·30 November 2025· 3 min
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The Wanderers’ narrow 1-0 win over Sydney FC proved that the Sydney Derby remains the gold standard for atmosphere and tribalism in Australian sport.
Joel Pereira·30 November 2025· 2 min
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England’s most vocal seamer Ollie Robinson has landed in Sydney to train with the NSW Blues, putting in some early reconnaissance ahead of the next Ashes.
Maddie Chen·6 November 2025· 3 min
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Following a blockbuster finals series that saw stadiums reach capacity, the NRL has officially logged its highest-ever ratings year, cementing its dominance over Sydney's sporting landscape.
Eli Tran·6 October 2025· 2 min
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Sydney is gearing up for a massive NRL grand final weekend as fans swarm local pubs and transit hubs for the city’s biggest sporting ritual.
Liana Ross·5 October 2025· 2 min
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After a decade of Melbourne dominance, the NRL Grand Final is poised to potentially overtake the AFL in national TV ratings this weekend.
Sam Okafor·1 October 2025· 3 min
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Sydney’s spring sparked a sporting frenzy as the NRL and AFL finals took over the city, turning local pubs and stadiums into hubs of high-stakes drama.
Tom Whittaker·30 September 2025· 3 min
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Sydney’s traditional September rugby league fever is facing a makeover as the NRL finals look further afield, leaving local fans and pubs feeling the pinch.
Ariana Patel·12 September 2025· 3 min
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The NRL has locked in a high-octane Week One finals schedule, bringing the heat to Sydney’s suburban strongholds and major stadiums for the ultimate September showdown.
Joel Pereira·7 September 2025· 3 min
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Sydney FC came from behind to beat Brisbane Roar 3–1 at Allianz Stadium and win the 2023 Australia Cup, with Fabio Gomes scoring twice and Joe Lolley named player of the match.
Joel Pereira·7 October 2023· 2 min
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The Matildas lost 3–1 to England in the Women's World Cup semi-final at Stadium Australia, but Sam Kerr's stunning long-range strike gave Sydney one of the tournament's defining moments.
Priya Anand·16 August 2023· 2 min