Liam O'Brien, 22, will put his mettle to the test at Pipeline next year after breaking into the sport's elite ranks.

Redcliffe Dolphins' inaugural coach recalls legendary talent scout Cyril Connell's affection for Rockhampton, which has linked up with the NRL's newest club.

Cricket Australia confirms the fifth and final men's Ashes Test will not be held at Perth Stadium, following the WA government's requirement for all players, staff and broadcasters to quarantine for 14 days after arriving in the state.

Some much-needed sunshine over the weekend has Gabba head curator David Sandurski confident the pitch for the first Ashes Test will be in prime condition.

Collingwood will have to do without Scott Pendlebury for the rest of 2021, after the Magpies skipper picked up a hairline fracture of his leg at training, and will undergo surgery this week.

New Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick kick-started his interim tenure with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace while Tottenham Hotspur's rebuild under Antonio Conte continued with a 3-0 win over Norwich.

Australian Oscar Piastri is on the verge of winning the Formula 2 championship after taking victory in the feature race in Saudi Arabia.

Socceroos midfielder Tom Rogic is loving life under old boss Ange Postecoglou in Scotland, scoring a goal of the season contender in Celtic's 3-0 win over Dundee United.