Australia beat South Africa 27-15 on Saturday to end the world champions' hopes of winning the Tri-nations title.
New Zealand kept South Africa scoreless for just the fourth time in 75 meetings when they beat them 19-0 in a Tri-Nations match on Saturday.
South Africa scrumhalf Fourie du Preez predicted a kicking duel in Saturday's Tri-Nations match against New Zealand.
United States Australian Football League (USAFL) players are preparing to depart for their third Revolution tour to Australia to compete in the Australian Football International Cup.
Rugby league faces challenges from other football-styled sports in Australia.
Australia Rugby Union chief John O'Neill has attacked the International Rugby Board (IRB) over the remuneration it is demanding from countries hosting the 2015 and 2019 World Cups.