Late Rugby World Cup call-up Shannon Frizell is understated as he reflects on getting a ticket to Japan

Frizell has been the benefactor of Luke Jacobson being ruled out with concussion.

The Tasman and Highlanders flanker is confident he can slot right into the side.



Canterbury's cruised to a comfortable win over Northland in the Mitre 10 Cup.

The red and blacks have won 42-12 in Whangarei, piling on 23 points in a 28 minute spell to secure a vital five points.



The Sydney Roosters are within one win of a return to the NRL grand final after a commanding 30-6 qualifying final win over the Rabbitohs at the SCG.



England's dominated day two of the fifth and final Ashes test against Australia at The Oval in London.

The hosts were dismissed for 294 early in the day, before rolling Australia for 225, led again by Steve Smith with 80.

England's nine without loss in its second innings, a handy lead of 78 as they try to draw the series with the urn now out of reach.



Double-overtime heartbreak for Australia at the Basketball World Cup.

Spain has advanced to the final after a 95-88 double OT win in China, after the Boomers had led by 11 in the third quarter.

Argentina's beaten France 80-66.