Hayne heading to San Francisco

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Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne announces he is joining the San Francisco 49ers after earning an NFL futures contract... Read more

Steve Smith is in doubt for Wednesday's clash with Afghanistan after being struck on his left hand at training.

Benn Robinson will break Phil Waugh's record as the Tahs' most-capped player this weekend against the Reds.

After being denied a grand final berth by the Dogs last season, Penrith are out for revenge this weekend.

Melbourne coach Paul Roos backs the NAB Challenge despite the long-term injuries that occurred in the first round.

Cricket

Aussies avoid World Cup injury blow
Star Australian batsman Steve Smith is expected to line up against Afghanistan on Wednesday despite copping a knock to his hand at training.
Australia paceman Cummins out of Afghanistan match
(Reuters) - Australia paceman Pat Cummins has been ruled out of Wednesday's World Cup match against Afghanistan, captain Michael Clarke confirmed.
The 21-year-old Cummins...
Pakistan eye improvement in Cricket World Cup match against UAE
Napier (New Zealand) (AFP) - Pakistan will target a huge improvement in batting to boost their net run-rate in the World Cup Pool B match against minnows United Arab Emirates in Napier on...

Waratahs ready for Reds challenge
An added focus on scrums in a World Cup year has the NSW Waratahs up front about the challenge they face against the Queensland Reds on Saturday.
Ranger returning to New Zealand Rugby from France
Hard-running back Rene Ranger is returning to New Zealand from French club Montpellier early and looking to break back into the All Blacks squad, officials said Tuesday.
Ireland try to keep a lid on sky-high expectations
By Padraic Halpin
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said he drew on the boisterous home crowd for inspiration for the first time in a pre-match team talk before his...

Hayne joins the 49ers
Jarryd Hayne has joined the NFL's San Francisco 49ers on a futures contract.
Reynolds still scarred by NRL GF defeat
Josh Reynolds says he is still haunted by the memories of Canterbury's heavy defeat to South Sydney in last year's NRL grand final.
NRL announce new ref changes
NRL games will be mostly controlled by one referee in 2015 with the code announcing changes they hope will speed up the game.

Del Potro sees comeback by late March
By Rex Gowar
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Former world number four Juan Martin Del Potro, having drawn confidence from his brief Sydney return in January, said on Monday he was...
Cilic to miss Croatia vs Serbia Davis Cup match
Zagreb (AFP) - US Open champion Marin Cilic, who has yet to play this season due to injury, is set to miss this week's Davis Cup World Group first round match between Croatia and Serbia, coach...
Berger so close to remarkable rookie win
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (Reuters) - Rookie Daniel Berger came from nine strokes behind the lead to enter a playoff for the Honda Classic on Monday but lost out on the second sudden-death hole...

GWS re-sign Davis till end 2018 AFL season
GWS co-captain and key defender Phil Davis has signed to stay with the club till the...
Roos backs AFL's NAB Challenge preparation
Despite injury concerns, Melbourne coach Paul Roos says the current NAB Challenge...
Roo Thomas accepts AFL fine for Crow bump
The AFL tribunal won't sit on Tuesday evening after North Melbourne forward Lindsay...

English FA plans to send men's and women's teams to Rio
London (AFP) - The English Football Association plans to send men's and women's Great Britain teams to the Olympics Games in Rio next year.
Keita gives 10-man Roma bad-tempered draw with Juve
ROME (Reuters) - Seydou Keita cancelled out a superb Carlos Tevez free kick as second-placed AS Roma fought back with 10 men for a fiery 1-1 draw at home to leaders Juventus who stayed on course...
Olympiakos boss fines players
Piraeus (Greece) (AFP) - Olympiakos president Evangelos Marinakis on Monday fined the team 500,000 for disappointing performances and called on them to make a "sacrifice" to win trophies or...