New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga beat a host of stars, including Kangaroos rival Reece Walsh, to the prestigious Golden Boot award on Thursday evening.

The ghosts of the 2018 sandpaper scandal continue to haunt Australian cricket, and it threatens to cast a shadow over the ODI and T20 series against England.

Australian under-18 captain Justice Taumoepeau has signed a three-year deal with French club Pau, while the Waratahs are in talks to bring another France-based young star, Lehopa Leota, back to Australia in 2027.

The luxe home of the media personality has a big price tag.

Sam Konstas has scored another Sheffield Shield century for NSW to further boost his prospects of a recall to Australia's Test squad.

Mahli Beardman will make his ODI debut among an inexperienced pace attack in Friday's series opener against England at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Marsh has repeatedly deflected questions about Usman Khawaja’s allegations relating to the infamous sandpapergate incident of 2018.

Queensland trainer Todd Pollard hopes Zuleika will settle better on the quick back-up when she stretches to 2300m in the Beauford on Saturday.

Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.