The Kiwis will be doing it for their mate when they take the field against the Kangaroos in Wollongong on Friday

Prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona's been suspended for three tests after defending Storm teammate Suliasi Vunivalu during a brawl in Bali.

Hooker Brandon Smith also plays for the Storm, and says they want to play for Asofa-Solomona.

The Washington Nationals are on course to upset the Houston Astros in game one of Baseball's World Series in Houston.

The Nationals have come back from 2-1 down to lead 5-3 in the eighth inning.

England is again fronting the media while the All Blacks have the day off as preparations continue for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi final in Tokyo.

Both sides are named tomorrow.

Defence appears to be the biggest work on for the Silver Ferns as they look ahead to Sunday's Constellation Cup decider in Perth.

Victory for New Zealand will secure only a second series win over the Diamonds in nine years.

Defender Karin Burger says improving their defence will have a flow on effect for their shooters.