Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

AFL - Fremantle say they're not melting under the finals heat heading into Saturday night's cut-throat clash with Port Adelaide, with star midfielder Nat Fyfe saying his team was embracing the pressure of knockout finals football.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Mixed news for Gold Coast at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night, with hooker Beau Falloon having his dangerous throw charge downgraded but teammate Tom Kingston will miss three games for his role in the contract.

CYCLING - Australian cyclist Michael Matthews has been edged out for a second stage win in the Tour of Spain, John Degenkolb taking out the 190.7km stage 17 ride from Ortigeira to La Coruna as Alberto Contador maintained his overall lead.

SOCCER - Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has played down fears he could miss his side's blockbuster showdown with Manchester City on Saturday after twisting his ankle on international duty with Wales.

RUGBY UNION - Rugby World Cup 2015 will come "far too soon" for rugby league convert Sam Burgess, according to former English flanker Lewis Moody.


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