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Standout test not needed - Sharpe

Wallabies lock Nathan Sharpe says there is plenty of interest already for Melbourne's new Super 15 franchise

Latvala leads after Hirvonen crash

Ford driver Jari-Matti Latvala leads his home WRC rally in Finland by nine seconds heading into the final day.

Vettel quickest yet again

German Sebastian Vettel was quickest in his Red Bull car in the practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Pitch passes the test

Players in the AFL match between Essendon and St Kilda test Etihad Stadium pitch ahead of Bledisloe Cup and loss of footing was infrequent

Slip up for South Sydney

A setback for South Sydney in the race for the top 8 in NRL with a 32-12 loss to the Bulldogs; Panthers beat Cowboys 24-16

Black Caps ready for one day tri-series

Win over Indian side Maharashtra in Darwin completes preparations for Black Caps' one day tri-series in Sri Lanka

Big name NZ cyclist signs up for tour

Tour of Southland gets its first big name NZ cyclist signing up; Hayden Roulston will ride with Calder Stewart Industries team

Agreement on ICC VP nomination

Vaughan, NZ Cricket, applauds Cricket Aust for agreeing on nomination of Isaac for ICC VP pres, despite statement praising John Howard

Ross disappointed about draw

Isaac Ross, Canterbury lock, says 23-all draw with Hawke's Bay disappointing as penalty given away 3 minutes into injury time

Last minute penalty seals a draw

A penalty goal from reserve first-five Andrew Horrell in the 83rd minute has seen Hawke's Bay secure a 20-all draw with Canterbury in Christchurch.