South Sydney prop Ben Ross' comeback is on hold for at least another month after a meeting with his specialist.

Few people realise The Adjudicator's NRL pre-season started back in November. I'm an athlete, a professional - and these are my views on the opening round of action.

Fresh from inspiring all three Aussie sides to victory in week four, The Adjudicator returns to decide 12 teams' fate before a ball has even been kicked in week five.

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has stuck by a successful formula and sent New Zealand into bat in the fourth ODI in Auckland after winning the toss. Follow the live score updates.

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting stuck by a winning formula and sent New Zealand in to bat in the fourth ODI in Auckland after winning the toss. Follow the game with our live updates.