Team news ahead of Friday's Aviva Premiership opening game between Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons.

Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.

Australia make three changes for Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein.

England Women will face New Zealand in the World Cup final on Sunday after defeating Australia 15-0 at Twickenham Stoop in Wednesday's semi-final.

Northampton winger Chris Ashton aims to establish himself as an England regular this season.