Old guard unwilling to bow before young challengers
THE Women's Open showcases quality on a broad canvas.

White inspires Australia's win
CAMERON White was voted man of the match as Australia beat New Zealand by six wickets in the one-day international at Eden Park last night to claim the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

Match-winner Morahan reaps his reward

A LOT of energy gets expended on rugby pitches for zero return, but Queensland Reds flyer Luke Morahan is about to earn a second reward today

Molik continues to build on comeback
THE contrast in fortunes of Australian comeback queens Alicia Molik and Jelena Dokic could not have been starker in California yesterday.

Clarke can't be captain until mess is sorted: Slater
FORMER Test opener Michael Slater says Michael Clarke risks never being named captain while his off-field life with swimsuit model Lara Bingle stays in the public domain.

Waugh fears for Ashes series
STEVE Waugh yesterday warned that Australia's Test team is not "match hardened" heading into the Ashes.

Eels' Keating in demand
PARRAMATTA will head into tonight's season opener against St George Illawarra under pressure to retain Kris Keating.

Waratahs prop looks to Brumbies
NSW Waratahs back-up tight-head prop Dan Palmer is expected to sign with the Brumbies in an effort to secure a regular starting spot next year.

Verbeek's future with Socceroos '50-50'
THE Australian soccer community suspects that national coach Pim Verbeek has made up his mind to return to club football.

Waugh has point to prove
PHIL Waugh will become the most capped NSW Waratah tonight when he leads the side against the Lions in Sydney in his 119th appearance.