Wayne Bennett insists he is "not in a rush", but wants to get his future finalised so he doesn't distract his current team.

Perth Glory A-League Women's captain Natasha Rigby cites financial insecurity and instability as having played a large role in her decision to retire from the game aged just 31.

English cricketer Josh Baker, who played Country Cricket for Worcestershire, has died aged 20.

Queensland selectors have named a squad filled with experience for the first Women's State of Origin game later this month.

A magistrate who oversaw the inquest into the death of a young Manly Sea Eagles player recommends the NRL consider mandating a two-week period of controlled training acclimatisation after off-season breaks as part of an existing review.