Aussies pull off perfect Cup start

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Titans boss Graham Annesley says the capture of Manly's star halfback proves the club has a bright future.

Nick Cummins is just one game into his Super Rugby return but he is already talking about national selection.

Despite possession and solid chances, the Matildas lose to a Jodie Taylor-inspired England at the Cyprus Cup.

Australian opener Aaron Finch says swing could be the deciding factor in the World Cup clash with Sri Lanka.

Cricket

South Africa recall JP Duminy for Pakistan match
By John Mehaffey
AUCKLAND (Reuters) - South Africa recalled all-rounder JP Duminy after his recovery from injury in place of Farhaan Behardien for their cricket World Cup Pool B...
Sth Africa put Pakistan into bat in WCup
Pakistan have been put into bat in their Cricket World Cup match against South Africa at Eden Park in Auckland.
Underdone Malinga ready to maul Aussies
Sri Lankan slinger Lasith Malinga says he's still finding form and fitness after ankle surgery, but is ready to fire at the SCG against Australia.

Brumbies hope for feisty Reds-Tahs clash
With the Brumbies playing Queensland and NSW Waratahs over the next two weeks, the Brumbies hope the two sides have a feisty Super Rugby game.
Oyonnax edge Toulouse to enter Top 14 play-off mix
Paris (AFP) - Oyonnax boosted their prospects of making the French Top 14 play-offs with a 9-3 home win over Toulouse on Friday.
Badger eyes Cheika's Wallaby squad
Nick Cummins might be just one game back into his Super Rugby return, but he already has eyes on Michael Cheika's Wallabies squad.

Finucane ticks off early Storm NRL goal
Dale Finucane has switched from Canterbury to Melbourne, seeking more NRL game time, and has won a starting jersey against St George Illawarra.
Manly turn focus to keeping NRL star Foran
Manly will be desperate to retain off-contract playmaker Kieran Foran, with Daly Cherry-Evans announcing he will join the Titans from the 2016 NRL season.
DCE coup proof of Titans bright NRL future
Titans boss Graham Annesley said the signing of Daly Cherry-Evans is proof rugby league has a big future on the Gold Coast.

Aussies set to win Czech Davis Cup tie
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Bernard Tomic have won singles matches to give Australia a surprise 2-0 Davis Cup lead over the Czech Republic in Ostrava.
Ward wins five-set thriller to put Britain 2-0 up
Glasgow (AFP) - James Ward staged a thrilling fightback from two sets down to beat John Isner 6-7 (4/7), 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 15-13 and put Great Britain 2-0 up in their Davis Cup World Group tie...
Australia take surprise 2-0 lead over Czechs
Ostrava (Czech Republic) (AFP) - Youngsters Thanasi Kokkinakis and Bernard Tomic handed Australia a surprise 2-0 lead over hosts the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup World Group first round tie in...

Lions beat Swans by six goals
The Brisbane Lions have scored their second NAB Challenge win from as many games with...
AFLCA welcomes umpire coaches
The AFL's umpire coaches have been invited to become members of the AFL Coaches...
AFL bars six 'Dons from training session
James Hird is unhappy with the league's directive, but the AFL's view is if players...

Sydney FC coach confirms Hoole signing
Coach Graham Arnold has confirmed exciting young winger Andrew Hoole has signed for Sydney FC and says the pressure is on to secure Marc Janko.
All Mariners under scrutiny: Walmsley
Interim Central Coast coach Tony Walmsley says everyone will be under scrutiny in the Mariners' last eight games of the A-League season.
Porto keep the pressure on Benfica with win over Braga
(Reuters) - FC Porto kept the pressure on Portuguese leaders Benfica with a 1-0 win over Sporting Braga on Thursday, Cristian Tello's second-half goal giving the visitors the win.
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