AFL: Sam Powell-Pepper has ruled himself out of his side's clash with Geelong after an investigation into an off-field incident involving the midfielder continues.

Super Rugby: Wallabies veteran George Smith will return to Super Rugby action for the Reds this week in a bid to inject some experience into the side.

A-League: Kenny Lowe has stepped down as head coach of Perth Glory and will take up a new role with the club's academy as part of a 'new direction', Glory CEO Peter Filopoulos has announced.

NRL: The Brisbane Broncos were beaten in their own backyard by Craig Bellamy's Melbourne Storm.

Football: Melbourne City have defeated the Brisbane ROar 2-0 in their elimination final.