The Larry Kestelman-led National Basketball League will hold a two-day growth conference in Sydney this week, but the chairman of one club has been barred from attending, reigniting a bitter feud.

Scott Barrett has addressed Dave Rennie's call not to reinstate him with the All Blacks captaincy as he prepares to return from a lay-off to face Australia.

Jaymie Graham will coach North Melbourne - his first AFL senior role - following last month's sacking of Alastair Clarkson and its bitter aftermath.

Matildas star Mary Fowler has been ruled out of upcoming friendly matches against Germany and Haiti.

Travis Head has been Australia's most dangerous batter since moving to the top of the order, but Allan Border believes it could be more tricky in South Africa.

The Newcastle Yowies claimed back-to-back Koori Knockout wins.

North Melbourne has a huge offer in front of an Adelaide key defender, according to Cal Twomey.

Guillermo May insists he won't replace Juan Mata at Melbourne Victory but is determined to bring a winning mentality that can help end a trophy drought.

France and Italy have won in the Nations League, with France's 4-1 win over Belgium securing Zinedine Zidane's first home victory as coach of the national team.