Bees stopped play in Durham but could not stop Sri Lanka falling to a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of eliminated South Africa, severely denting its own semi-final hopes.

US captain Megan Rapinoe, involved in a spat with the US President during the build-up to the game, strikes twice as the USA knock hosts France out of the Women's World Cup to set up a semi-final clash with England.

The Cats keep their dominance over the Crows at Kardinia Park, with a solid win to consolidate top spot on the ladder.

The Storm hold off the Roosters at Adelaide Oval to take a six-point lead on the NRL ladder, after the Dragons take down the Cowboys in Wollongong.

Rioli signs on as assistant coach of the Tiwi Bombers in the NT Football League, after heading home last year to spend more time with his family.