Simon Smale

Australia's chances of winning the third Test at the Gabba take a massive blow, with India's tail wagging to help them avoid the follow-on and force Australia to bat again.

A break in the rain allows Australia and India to get in just a few more overs before stumps on a successful, albeit regularly interrupted, third day of the Gabba Test against India.

Steve Smith scores his first century in 18 months and Travis Head gets his second in as many innings as Australia piles on the runs on day two of the Gabba Test.

Play on the first day of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane is washed out with only 13.2 overs bowled, thanks to an almighty downpour at the Gabba — as it happened.

A year ago, Rugby Australia was still reeling from the fallout of a shocking Rugby World Cup exit. But 12 months on, improved performances suggest the Wallabies will be competitive enough to make the most out of the British and Irish Lions opportunity.

Andy Buchanan, a late replacement for the Paris Olympics, took over a minute off the previous Australian Marathon record on a fast course in Valencia, while Izzi Batt-Doyle ran the third-fastest time by an Australian woman in history.

Moguls skier Jakara Anthony makes history in Finland, with her 42nd World Cup podium finish, making her the most successful Australian winter sport athlete ever.

Jasprit Bumrah completely destroyed Australia in Perth, his unique action continuing to befuddle Australia's best batters. It's what is putting him on the path to greatness.

Australia has fallen to a 3-1 defeat in a fractious, high-octane contest against Brazil at Lang Park. 

Before the Matildas took to the field against Brazil at Lang Park, Clare Polkinghorne was honoured with an emotional outpouring for love for what was her final game on home soil. But all she wanted to do was play football.