Holden driver Will Davison has secured pole position for the first V8 Supercar race at Sandown in Victoria.

The Brumbies have claimed the first scalp of their French tour, defeating reigning Top 14 Champions USA Perpignan 17-0 at Stade Aime Giral.

Sheffield United youngster Nicky Travis will play in this season’s A-League after signing a one-year deal with the Central Coast Mariners, the club said.

Both coaches were lining up the superlatives for North Queensland dynamo Matt Bowen after his brilliant display in the Cowboys’ 34-18 upset NRL win over the Gold Coast.

Australia’s Mark Webber believes seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is capable of pulling off a shock victory when the German comes out of retirement.

Retired Kangaroos veteran Adam Simpson shed some tears before and after his final AFL match, but said his overriding emotion post-match was one of relief.

Winger Wendell Sailor said there was no shortage of motivation for St George Illawarra in its 26-12 NRL win over Melbourne at Kogarah Oval last night.

Record-breaker Ricky Ponting has reflected on a “bittersweet” day’s play in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Australia’s John Senden has shot a 6-under 66 to grab the Buick Open second round lead, while Tiger Woods roared into contention with his lowest round of the year.

Juventus has downed Real Madrid 2-1 to reach the final of the Peace Cup, as the big-spending Spanish club failed to shine in its first major preseason test in Seville.