A further 25 Australian Open tennis players have been forced into quarantine on arrival for the season's first major

72 entrants are now isolating in hotels.

Tournament boss Craig Tiley continues to rule out delaying the grand slam.



Australia holds a 54-run lead over India ahead of the fourth day of the fourth cricket test at Brisbane - the hosts are 21 without loss in their second innings.

England are 38 for three, chasing 74 to win against Sri Lanka after four days of their first test at Galle .



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Auckland's Super Smash cricket woes have continued after a sixth straight loss, this time to Northern Districts.

The rain-delayed encounter saw the Aces innings reduced to 14 overs.

Glenn Phillips made 68 from 33 balls as part of 140 for six.

The Duckworth-Lewis system left the Knights chasing 107 from 10 overs.

Mitchell Santner led his side to a five-wicket victory with 39 from 16 balls, despite three for 18 from two Will Somerville overs.



One of Super Rugby's more travelled players has joined the Crusaders coaching staff.

Four-test All Black Tamati Ellison has signed on as an assistant.



Skier Alice Robinson has finished ninth in the World Cup giant slalom at Slovenia - her best result of the season.