ENERGY levels were up at Storm yesterday during a training session, but taking that intensity into tonight's clash with Manly remains the challenge.

ERNIE Merrick, who steered Melbourne Victory to two A-League titles, is the new coach of the Wellington Phoenix.

DAVID Warner has a special date ahead of his trip to England with Australia's Ashes squad.

A SPONSORSHIP deal between bookmaker Tom Waterhouse and the NRL appears to have broken down with both parties walking away from negotiations.

FERGIE finally farewelled, Cadel marks time in the snow, Rafa and Serena reign in Rome and the Poms punish the pathetic Kiwis. Get your Sports Fix.