Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

SOCCER - Australia's bid to topple soccer super-power the Netherlands has suffered a body blow with midfielder Mark Milligan ruled out of the World Cup fixture with a hamstring injury.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Queensland coach Mal Meninga is breathing a little easier after Daly Cherry-Evans gave his strongest indication yet he had overcome a knee injury by joining the main training group for the first time in Tuesday's Origin eve session.

SOCCER - Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini has come off the bench to inspire a dramatic Belgian fightback against Algeria, as Marc Wilmots' young side opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win, while Brazil were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Andrew Fifita's wretched year has continued with the Cronulla prop ruled out for around six weeks with a wrist injury.

AFL - AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan admits North Melbourne's long-standing bid for the right to stage a Good Friday game deserves due consideration but he says the Swans are also in the running.


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