Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

AFL - Mick Malthouse could be just two matches from ending his storied AFL coaching career after Carlton announced it would bring forward a decision on his future.

TENNIS - Nick Kyrgios hailed Australia's "unbelievable" start to the French Open after leading five compatriots through to the second round at Roland Garros - including fellow seeds Samantha Stosur and Bernard Tomic.

CRICKET - England completed a stunning 124-run win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, the tourists bowled out for 220 when set 345 to win on the fifth and final day.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Queensland superstar Johnathan Thurston has backed the switch of much-maligned NSW playmaker Mitchell Pearce from halfback to five-eighth for Wednesday night's State of Origin opener - pointing to his own experience as proof of how it can work.

RUGBY LEAGUE - A Jack Reed double either minute of halftime has helped an Origin-depleted Brisbane heap more misery on Newcastle with a 31-18 win on Monday night.

CRICKET - Jason Gillespie has confirmed he won't be England's next cricket coach with another Australian, Trevor Bayliss, set to be given the top job.

RUGBY UNION - The NSW Waratahs are set to appeal the respective four and two-week suspensions handed down to forwards Tolu Latu and Will Skelton after expressing surprise and disappointment at the outcome of their judicial hearings on Monday.


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