Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12 – the final round before the finals. Follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sharks at Noosa Beach forced the cancellation of the swim leg for the first time in the triathlon's history before Matt Hauser dominated in his title defence.

Lewis Hamilton has captured pole position for the Mexico City GP, where Kimi Antonelli has the chance to wrap up his first Formula One drivers' championship.

Gareth Ainsworth put family first when he left Shrewsbury for Gillingham - and enjoyed a winning return on Saturday.

Valentin Vacherot upset sixth-seeded American Taylor Fritz to book his spot in the final of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament in Basel.

Defender Andy Smith struck a late winner for Gillingham and boss Gareth Ainsworth hailed the defender as “sensational”.

South Africa's rise to the top Test team in the world comes from the mire of being bullied in Australia and red-ball cricket not being a priority for officials.

Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was honoured before the kick-off but was unable to hit the scoresheet in Bayern Munich's draw with Borussia Dortmund.

Oscar Piastri will be on the back foot for the Mexico City Grand Prix, starting in 13th place for Monday's race as McLaren's tyre risk didn't pay off.

Manager Gareth Ainsworth revealed the message he gave his Gillingham players before Saturday's trip after a tough week.

November 1 marks what is expected to be the most frenetic free-agency period in NRL history. And the Chiefs are armed with tax-free money to lure a marquee No.7.

Manager Gareth Ainsworth returned to his old club and watched the Gills claim a much-needed win thanks to a late goal.

Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul in the final innings for South Africa put a light on not only Australia's handling of spin, but Nathan Lyon's Cape Town returns.

Reece Walsh stars at fullback in the Kangaroos' 66-6 victory over the Cook Islands in their final pool game of the Rugby League World Cup.

David Warner has led savage criticism of Australia's batting in their Test loss, as captain Pat Cummins admitted they needed more patience.

Unbeaten Hythe Town produced a standout result in the second round of the FA Vase on Saturday.

Australian Alex de Minaur has earned what could be one of his most significant wins, defeating new world No.1 Alexander Zverev to reach the Vienna Open final.

Arsenal's Bruno Guimarães talks to Stan Sport about his time in Australia with Brazil.

Welling maintained their 100 per cent home record with a ninth successive victory to maintain the pressure on Isthmian Premier leaders Enfield.

Cole Palmer puts Chelsea ahead after Lisandro Martinez was red carded.

Australia have insisted they were right to be confident Steve Smith would play the South Africa series decider, and his absence did not impact the toss call.

Australia's series loss in South Africa has been one of the toughest for several senior players, with new faces among the best performed in the three Tests.

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

The champion halfback is expected to stay at Penrith – but clubs are circling as the game’s No.1 target goes on the open market on Sunday.

Matthew Dellavedova, the tennis player – not the basketballer – has won more than 100 matches this year, and now has the Australian Open on his radar.

How the Australians rated in their 176-run thrashing by South Africa at Newlands.

As clubs flash the cash to strengthen their rosters during the free-agency frenzy, the Bears have a couple of aces up their sleeves.

Australia were not just defeated in the final two Tests in South Africa. When it mattered, they were dismembered.

Pat Cummins has insisted Steve Smith was confident of getting up to play in the Newlands Test, after the vice-captain had given an account suggesting his neck issue was more serious than it had first appeared.

Sam Walker faces an uphill battle to reclaim his Australian No. 7 jersey after Tom Dearden helped guide the Kangaroos to a big win in Townsville.