Rabbitohs cop $20k fine

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Souths are fined $20,000 following the NRL's investigation into an incident involving John Sutton and Luke Burgess... Read more

NSW waste no time identifying James O'Connor as the Queensland dangerman in the Super Rugby derby.

Will Hopoate urges fellow-Eel Anthony Watmough not to curb his fiery way ahead of the match with Manly.

Phil Gould says the signing of Trent Merrin by Penrith is one of the most significant in the club's history.

James Pattinson is diagnosed with a hamstring strain but could return to the Sheffield Shield in two weeks.

Cricket

Changes demanded after England's latest World Cup flop
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The incoming chairman of England's cricket board has flagged a review of the team's approach to the one-day format after a third crushing loss at the World Cup.
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James Pattinson suffers hamstring strain
Victorian fast bowler James Pattinson has been diagnosed with a grade one hamstring strain and is sidelined until at least mid March.
ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes
LONDON (Reuters) - "Nothing has changed" for Kevin Pietersen's hopes of playing international cricket again, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday, despite incoming chairman Colin...

Carter close to re-signing with Brumbies
Brumbies lock Sam Carter says he's close to re-signing with the Brumbies past the 2015 Super Rugby season.
Sam Carter, Scott Fardy and Tevita Kuridrani set to re-sign for Brumbies and ARU
In a boost for the Brumbies and the Australian Rugby Union three Wallabies are poised to re-sign with the ARU and the Canberra-based Super Rugby team.
Waratahs wary of O'Connor threat
The NSW Waratahs have nominated classy utility James O'Connor as the Queensland Reds' dangerman in Saturday's Super Rugby derby.

South Sydney fined $20k by NRL
The NRL have fined South Sydney $20,000 following the incident in Arizona that led to the arrest of John Sutton and Luke Burgess.
Sharks only worry is football: Gallen
Free of the protracted ASADA investigation, Sharks skipper Paul Gallen says Cronulla's only worry ahead of the NRL season start is football.
Panthers confirm Merrin switch
Trent Merrin has signed with Penrith from the 2016 NRL season on a three-year deal.

Aussies head to Czech Republic for Davis Cup LIVE on 7TWO
Lleyton Hewitt, Bernard Tomic and Sam Groth will lead the Aussies in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group this weekend.
Nadal wins first title of year in Argentina
Rafael Nadal won his first title of the year with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Juan Monaco in a rain-interrupted Argentine Open final on Sunday.
Skiing U-turn made me a champion, says Djokovic
By Zoran Milosavljevic
BELGRADE (Reuters) - The dedication to sporting excellence which moulded Novak Djokovic into the world’s top tennis player was preceded by a passion for...

Nicks to coach Port in AFL cup games
Matthew Nicks will coach Port Adelaide in two AFL pre-season games in a move head...
Cheap as chips at MCG
Pressure on Domain Stadium after Australia's No.1 stadium cuts food prices.
Suns' effort A-plus, says Eade
Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade has hailed his side's effort, even if their execution was...

Arsenal boss Wenger praises Giroud's mental strength
London (AFP) - Arsene Wenger praised Olivier Giroud's mental strength and insisted he was never tempted to rest the striker after his misfiring display against Monaco.
Liverpool boss Rodgers full of praise for Coutinho
Liverpool (AFP) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes it is "frightening" to discover how much Philippe Coutinho is worth now after the Brazilian scored the winner in a potentially decisive...
Wanderers in hot water over fan violence, flares
Western Sydney Wanderers fans have landed themselves in hot water with alleged acts of violence carried out on a Sydney FC player and supporters in the aftermath of Saturday's dramatic Sydney...