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.

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South Africa look to wrap up quarter-final spot
Sydney (AFP) - South Africa can wrap up a World Cup quarter-final place on Saturday with victory over Pakistan while Ireland can take a step closer to the last eight with a win over Zimbabwe.
Pietersen reveals English county interest
London (AFP) - Exiled England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Friday revealed he has received offers from several prospective English county employers.
Swing could swing Aus' World Cup clash
Opener Aaron Finch says swing bowling will be one of the key factors in Australia's World Cup clash with Sri Lanka at the SCG.

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.

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.
Radradra, Sandow lead rout of Manly
Semi Radradra has scored three tries and Chris Sandow two in Parramatta's 42-12 NRL opening round thrashing of Manly.
Cherry-Evans signs with the Titans
Australia, Queensland and Manly playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans will join Gold Coast on a four-year NRL deal beginning in 2016.

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...

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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United defender Evans denies FA spitting charge
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has denied a Football Association (FA) charge of spitting at Newcastle United forward Papiss Cisse, the governing body said on Twitter on...
Wembley should be saved for FA Cup final, says Rodgers
LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool are just one game away from playing at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup -- but their manager Brendan Rodgers rather wishes they were not.
If Liverpool...