Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know

CRICKET - Chris Rogers scored a resolute century but Australia were unable to stop South Africa recording a series-levelling 231-run win in the second Test, the tourists losing 9-64 in a disastrous final session at Port Elizabeth.

GOLF - Australian Jason Day will meet Frenchman Victor Dubuisson in the final of the World Golf Championships Match Play Championship at Dove Mountain after a 3 and 2 semi-final victory over American Rickie Fowler.

OLYMPICS - Sochi let its hair down at a rollicking closing ceremony at the Winter Olympic, celebrating Russia's spirit and culture through the country's rich heritage of music and art.

SOCCER - Liverpool have tightened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League after Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson each scored twice in a jittery 4-3 win over Swansea City.

RUGBY LEAGUE - The NRL has launched an investigation into banned Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan's appearance at Remondis Stadium at Saturday's trial between the Sharks and Wests Tigers.

RUGBY UNION - Israel Folau took just one minute to open his account for the year, as the Wallabies' wizard bagged a hat-trick in the NSW Waratahs' 43-21 opening-round Super Rugby victory over the Western Force at Allianz Stadium.


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