Next world No.1 serves up misery for Demon in Shanghai

Gillingham’s fringe players put in an impressive showing in midweek but manager Gareth Ainsworth is unlikely to tinker much with a winning formula.

Jasmine Paolini has suffered a humbling defeat in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open to British comeback player Sonay Kartal.

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has found soon-to-be-crowned world No.1 Alexander Zverev too hot to handle in the quarter-final of the Shanghai Masters.

In the WNBL's season opener, the league's newest team, the Tasmania Jewels, burst out of the blocks, overcoming the Geelong Venom in front of a sold-out crowd.

South Africa have swung the selection axe as they consider recalling spearhead Kagiso Rabada for the second Test on Sunday.

Jack Bostock scored three tries as Australia outlasted an impressive Kiwi side in the opening match of the tournament.

A Reece Walsh blinder and three tries to debutant Jack Bostock sealed a memorable World Cup win for Australia.

Jack Bostock was the hero as Australia finished strong to eke out a thrilling victory over New Zealand to open the Rugby League World Cup.

Max Mackinnon starred in Brisbane's 10-point NBL win over South East Melbourne, marred by a pair of ankle injuries to the Bullets' two tallest players.

Kalyn Ponga breaks through and steps Reece Walsh cold to score a crucial New Zealand try.

Kangaroos halfback Mitchell Moses limps off with a calf injury against New Zealand.