Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

AFL - Richmond recovered from a slow start to pick up where they left off last season, beating Carlton by 27 points in Thursday night's AFL season-opener which a report and potentially serious injury to Blues star Dale Thomas inside the opening two minutes.

GOLF - American Scott Percy carded a tournament record 9-under 63 to seize the clubhouse lead midway through the opening round of the Houston Open - Aaron Baddeley and Jarrod Lyle the best of Aussies at after posting 3-under 69s.

SOCCER - Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane is determined to play for England at this year's Under-21 European Championship, placing his involvement in Tottenham's friendly against Sydney FC next month in serious doubt.

RUGBY UNION - Wallabies and Queensland Reds halfback Will Genia has joined the post-World Cup exodus of Australia's topline rugby talent, signing a three-year deal to join Top 14 club Stade Francais next season.

SOCCER - Brisbane Roar bounced back to their awe-inspiring best on Thursday night with a 6-1 demolition of the Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium.


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