Nick Champion de Crespigny marked his debut as captain with a try as a misfiring Australia overcame Japan 19-15 to open its five-match Northern Hemisphere tour Saturday. De Crespigny became Australia's 92nd test captain after only 72 minutes of test rugby but showed his potential with a physical performance and with the first of Australia's three tries after 13 minutes.

England’s autumn campaign begins on Saturday against the Wallabies and Steve Borthwick’s team selection is one of the most intriguing of his tenure.

Australia has earmarked A$83.5 million ($54.4 million) to build cyber-security capacity across the Indo-Pacific, saying global cooperation is key as online crimes become more complex and sophisticated.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

B oth Indian and Australia wore black armbands as a mark of respect for Aussie teenage cricketer Ben Austin, who tragically died after being hit by a ball in the nets on Tuesday. A moment's silence was observed at the MCG after the toss in the second T20I. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl.

England have raised serious concerns about Australia’s “illegal” breakdown tactics before their first autumn Test against the Wallabies on Saturday.

A 17-year-old cricketer has died after being hit in the head during a training session in suburban Melbourne. Local cricket officials said Ben Austin was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after being struck by a ball during practice at Ferntree Gully on Tuesday.

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch also saw the funny side, and he joked that he wouldn't take Suryakumar Yadav to a casino at this point. “I wouldn't take Suryakumar Yadav to