Speculating about who will come out on top in the Gabba Test is futile, with Australia and India each facing challenges with the series locked at 1-1, writes Geoff Lemon.

After guiding the Maroons to a remarkable men's series victory last year, the master coach relinquishes the role to focus on South Sydney's 2021 NRL campaign.

Chaos reigns ahead of the Australian Open with former men's number one Andy Murray and women's contender Madison Keys both testing positive for COVID-19 days before they were supposed to fly to Australia.

Opener Will Pucovski has been replaced in the Australia side to take on India in the fourth Test at the Gabba after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.

The Saints will play finals football for the first time since 2011 after guaranteeing a berth in the top eight with a 52-point thrashing of the Giants.

The Panthers clinch top spot on the ladder ahead of the finals with a convincing 32-12 victory over the Cowboys, while the Broncos slip to last place after going down to the Eels.

Female Matildas fans are left disappointed as the team confirm its national teams away kit will not be available for purchase in women's sizes until 2022, with player Elise Kellond-Knight chiming in that it is a "fairly significant problem".

Majak Daw made an inspirational return to the AFL this season, but he will not be a part of the Kangaroos' plans next year as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2020 campaign.

US Open champion Naomi Osaka will not play at the French Open, joining world number one Ash Barty on the sidelines.

The NRL's finalists were decided two weeks early, leaving eight teams no hope of a post-season. So here are some reasons to give a damn about the last two rounds of the year.