Richmond great Dustin Martin may come out of a short-lived retirement and reunite with Damian Hardwick after the Gold Coast Suns confirm they have had a "conversation" with the three-time premiership player.

Afghanistan will have to wait a little longer to play Test cricket against New Zealand, with their first ever Test washed out without a ball being bowled.

Kalyn Ponga has become one of rugby league's best players at Newcastle, but it was North Queensland — where the Knights will fight for their season on Friday night — where he first made his name. 

The Cowboys have secured a home final and the prime-time Saturday game is expected to generate millions for the Queensland economy.

Adelaide United secure an Australia Cup semifinal with a 2-1 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers.