Former Prime Minister John Howard has been approached by rugby league officials to become the inaugural chairman of an independent commission to run the NRL.
Sydney FC returned to the top of the A-League ladder with a deserved 1-0 win over NSW rivals Central Coast.
Adrenalin and desire will fuel tired NZ's dreams of beating Australia in the Champions Trophy final, says Vettori.
Melbourne elevated their standing to sit amongst the greatest NRL sides as they run out 23-16 winners.
The Australian and National Rugby Leagues have unveiled plans for a league headquarters to bring the sport under one roof.
The premiership party in Geelong has entered its fourth day, with businesses closing and free parking declared for a month.
Brendan Fevola's AFL future remains tenuous, with Carlton president Stephen Kernahan declaring: "anything could happen".
Hazem El Masri has had his name added to a plaque honouring Australia's migrants, two days after his glittering rugby league career ended.
Geelong confirmed themselves as one of the greatest AFL teams of the modern era with a 12-point win over St Kilda.
The Melbourne Storm booked a NRL grand final showdown with Parramatta after it easily disposed of the broncos 40-10.