Impressive Cowboys wallop halpess Rabbitohs
Laine Clark 10:25 PM South Sydney have copped a drubbing by North Queensland, and to add injury to insult, a dazed Greg Inglis was forced to leave the field after copping a high shot in the Rabbitohs' 44-18 NRL loss.
League
Kiwis join the race to host NRL grand final
![Iconic: Eden Park has held some huge events, including a Rugby World Cup final in 2011.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/j/1/y/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7r0y.gjl90t.png/1460711053047.jpg)
Michael Chammas 7:04 PM Auckland has joined the race to host the NRL grand final after joining Brisbane and Melbourne in expressing interest in staging league's season decider.
Ferguson, Dugan to be reunited with Roos
![Test chance: Blake Ferguson.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/h/f/c/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7bnz.gjl90t.png/1460709529279.jpg)
Brad Walter 6:17 PM Paul Gallen is not guaranteed of regaining his place in an Australian team which may include Blake Fergson and Josh Dugan.
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Dwyer: Hooper worst No.7 in Australia
![Under pressure: Waratahs captainMichael Hooper at training on Friday.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/g/n/v/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7dqh.1001db.png/1460724846218.jpg)
Tom Decent 4:35 PM Rugby: Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer says Michael Hooper is the worst openside breakaway in Australian Super Rugby at the moment and should not be picked for the England Test series.
Broich goal sends Victory packing
![Thomas Broich of the Roar scores the winning goal against Melbourne Victory on Friday.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/s/z/0/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7szb.1001db.png/1460724846218.jpg)
10:10 PM Football: Brisbane Roar have done it again, clawing back from a goal down with just minutes remaining to beat Melbourne Victory 2-1 and keep their A-League finals hopes alive.
Tough draw for City in Europe
![Match winner: Kevin De Bruyne grabbed the only goal in Manchester City's quarter final second leg win over PSG.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/4/w/9/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7ph9.1001db.png/1460724846218.jpg)
Matt Bungard 8:47 PM Football: Manchester City will have to go through ten-time winners Real Madrid to reach the UEFA Champions League final.
Arnold safe at Sydney FC: Barlow
![Future safe: Scott Barlow and Graham Arnold.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/k/h/y/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7k1c.1001db.png/1460724846218.jpg)
Dominic Bossi 4:43 PM Football: Sydney FC want Graham Arnold at the club for the long term despite suffering a horrendous A-League season.
Rampe relishing leadership challenge
![New leader: Dane Rampe and Lance Franklin during a training session.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/h/e/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go777f.1001db.png/1460724846218.jpg)
Andrew Wu 4:00 PM AFL: It's election time in Coffs Harbour, Dane Rampe does not know it yet but his days on Sydney's back bench are about to be over.
Rebels knocked over by barnstorming Canes
![Sefa Naivalu of the Rebels attempts to beat a tackle during the round eight Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes on ...](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/s/x/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7oty.1001db.png/1460724846218.jpg)
Roy Ward 9:56 PM Rugby: The Hurricanes had all the answers in a powerful display against the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night.
Rugby
Waratahs rally around Zac Guildford
![Zac Guildford of the Waratahs makes a break.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/5/v/6/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7cpn.gmfjrc.png/1460721648105.jpg)
Darren Walton 2:35 PM Former All Black-turned-Waratah Zac Guildford is being treated with special care after hitting another crossroad in his turbulent career.
Gibson backs Folau as outside centre
![More ball: Israel Folau at training on Friday.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/g/m/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go74rl.gmfjrc.png/1460721648105.jpg)
Tom Decent 3:56 PM Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson believes Israel Folau will be more effective at outside centre
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Football
Cole back just in time for championship tilt
![Persistence pays off: Wanderers defender Shannon Cole is ready to contribute in the A-League finals.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/l/t/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7h49.106zn1.png/1460710258690.jpg)
Sebastian Hassett 4:59 PM After missing the first 25 games of the season, Shannon Cole had every right to fear he wouldn't play a single minute in the A-League this season. But, occasionally, timing is everything.
Liverpool rise to down Dortmund in classic
![Bound for the semi-finals: Dejan Lovren, left, and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp celebrate at the final whistle.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/6/w/q/v/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go6wq8.106zn1.png/1460709726013.jpg)
Toby Davis 8:05 AM ​Football: Liverpool added another fairytale comeback to their history books as they fought back from 3-1 down against Borussia Dortmund to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
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AFL
Crows to give cold shoulder to Tippett
![Sydney Swan Kurt Tippett will get the cold shoulder from Adelaide Crows on Saturday.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/6/2/i/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7cdo.106zo1.png/1460695265754.jpg)
Steve Larkin 2:41 PM ​Crows players intend to hide any deep-seated animosity towards Kurt Tippett and give the Sydney forward the cold shoulder in Saturday night's AFL match in Adelaide.
Will Dyson Heppell return to Essendon?
![Out of action: Suspended Essendon player Dyson Heppell.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/f/z/6/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go71qu.106zo1.png/1460708098071.png)
Jon Pierik 6:04 PM The uncertainty over the future of Essendon's elite suspended talent continues to grow, with Dyson Heppell among those still deliberating whether to return to the club next year.
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Horseracing
Championships must move from Easter
![Rob Waterhouse, Robbie, Waterhouse, dinkus, sports dinkus](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/6/2/o/w/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go3wpo.106zow.png/1460709209389.jpg)
Rob Waterhouse The Championships were a great success but Chris Waller and I both are of the view that the dates should be fixed, rather than being tied to Easter, which can fall anywhere over six-week period.
Royal calling for Kermadec, Press Statement
![Royal engagement: Kermadec will race in the All Aged Stakes on Saturday.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/e/m/a/w/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7d8o.106zow.png/1460709209389.jpg)
Chris Roots 3:01 PM Chris Waller calls the 1400m of the All Aged Stakes the perfect testing ground for Kermadec and Press Statement to prove themselves worthy of Royal Ascot.
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Nadal to face Murray in Monte Carlo semi
![Clay king: Spain's Rafael Nadal plays a return shot at the Masters.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/t/9/g/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7t8t.zzafh.png/1460724776125.jpg)
10:52 PM Tennis: Rafael Nadal has showed traces of his classic clay-court form as eight-time winner of the Monte Carlo Masters to hammer French Open champion Stan Wawrinka in a one-sided quarter-final.
LeBron James: 'I'm where I want to be'
![Star man: LeBron James is looking for success with his hometown team.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/l/s/w/w/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go7rmt.zzafh.png/1460724776125.jpg)
Jeff Zillgitt 8:04 PM Basketball: Playoff LeBron James, LLC - unofficial title because he's all business right now - is in post-season form.
Gavrilova's wild ride to Fed Cup debut
![Cup rookie: Daria Gavrilova in action during an Australian Fed Cup practice session this week.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/7/3/2/k/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go6a2l.zzafh.png/1460724776125.jpg)
Linda Pearce 12:00 PM Tennis: The Australian Open was still in session when its break-out local star, Daria Gavrilova, resumed what she calls her "normal life".
Kobe's finale was grotesque hubris
![Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Lauren Jackson](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/v/s/3/4/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go6xfe.zzafh.png/1460724776125.jpg)
Childs Walker 8:36 AM Basketball: Kobe Bryant's final chapter was ugly, seemingly detached from the crumbling of the empire around him. Meanwhile, Steph Curry has been feeding off the love of his teammates.
Would-be flagbearer's rant at ex-teammate
![Online rant: Michael Diamond has fallen out with a former teammate.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/6/e/f/2/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go66c5.zzafh.png/1460724776125.jpg)
Chris Barrett Shooting: Australia's most celebrated Olympic shooter, Michael Diamond, has fallen out with fellow gold medal winner Russell Mark, attacking his former teammate on social media.
McEvoy headlines powerful team for Rio
![Fantastic form: Cameron McEvoy celebrates winning the 50-metre freestyle.](/web/20160415130555im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/5/t/k/g/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.go6twi.zzafh.png/1460724776125.jpg)
Phil Lutton Swimming: The freestyle gun tops the list as the Australian Olympic Committee announced a 34-strong team that is expected to perform strongly in the Rio pool.