THE Melbourne Rebels have continued their amazing surge with a dramatic and historic victory over NSW.

AS the debate over what position Michael Clarke should bat intensifies Steve Waugh has told the prolific Australian captain to stay at No.5.

MELBOURNE Storm will unleash giant young prop Jordan McLean on the Sydney Roosters as Craig Bellamy tries to arrest a three-game winless streak.

SOUTH Sydney's decision to cover up the Ben Te'o incident has damaged the game of rugby league, writes Rebecca Wilson.

SAMANTHA Stosur has been dealt a tough French Open draw, landing in the same quarter as defending champion Maria Sharapova.