Youth was on Canberra's side in the world of sport as Canberra Raiders young gun Nick Cotric stamped his mark on the NRL with a match-winning try against the Parramatta Eels.
On the other side of the world, Nick Kyrgios went within a point of knocking off Roger Federer to advance to the final of the Miami Open.
The ACT Brumbies had a week off but are now preparing for the return of two prodigals sons when George Smith and Stephen Moore arrive with the Reds on Saturday.
Another Brumbies great Andrew Walker will also be back in the capital on Saturday night playing in the Legends curtain-raiser that will feature Stephen Larkham, Jeremy Paul and Matt Henjak.
There was controversy at the Australian Athletic Championships as we debate if you can be named a national champion outside your country of birth.