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“Relief” was a word that was heard over and over again in the Tonga camp after they beat Hong Kong 44-22 at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Kawana Waters on Saturday. Key points: Tonga scored six tries to three against Hong Kong Captain Sonatane Takulua stars in three trials for Tonga Tonga enjoys great audience support on the Sunshine Coast The win means Tonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. The Tongas will join Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and Romania in Pool B next year. “I was very emotional inside. I tried not to show my emotions but it’s a relief to win,” Tonga captain Sonatane Takulua said after the match. When the full-time siren sounded, the red sea erupted and tears flowed easily. Load Even for the Tongan supporters — who have a reputation for being the ‘extras’ — it’s on another level because it’s not about World Cup qualification: it’s about feeling like a winner again. A fan hugs captain Sonatane Takulua (right) after Tonga’s emphatic win

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes Tim David is the type of player who could win the Australia T20 World Cup, comparing his game-winning abilities to 2003 50-over World Cup star Andrew Symonds. Ponting, who recently took on the role of chief strategist at Hobart Hurricanes where David played in the BBL, suggested that if he were an Australian voter, he would find a place for a strong right-hand man on the Australian side despite the reality of the 2022 T20 World Host. The cup defended the title they won without David in the squad last year. He compared David’s power stroke to that of his late friend Symonds, who came on last-minute in Australia’s 2003 World Cup squad and dominated by scoring a brilliant 143 not-comes in the opening game against Pakistan and another 91 wins not coming off the game. semifinal against Sri Lanka. “If I were a picky eater, I would love to have someone like that on my team,” Ponting said. “If he plays or not, just to have that kind of attackin

The so-called Men’s Tennis Big Four will unite for Team Europe for the first time at this year’s Laver Cup. Key points: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have won 66 of the last 76 men’s singles grand slam titles European teams have won all four Laver Cup titles since the first was held in 2017 This year’s tournament will be held at London’s O2 arena in September Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, who dominated men’s tennis for nearly two decades, will now look to help Team Europe maintain its dominance over Team World in this year’s men’s team event. Europe captain Björn Borg, who is also an 11-time grand slam champion, said having all four stars in the game on the same team was a historic moment. “I don’t think I could have imagined having four of these sporting icons on a team together,” he said. “I know they, like me, appreciate the importance of this moment.” Djokovic, the newest member of the group to commit to this year’s tourn

There have been several footballers throughout history who have not only played in the World Cup at home, but won it there. Carla Overbeck is one of them. The FIFA legend was part of the famous US team of the 1990s that won the first official Women’s World Cup in 1991 before captaining the team that lifted the trophy as hosts in 1999. Carla Overbeck captained the United States when they made women’s soccer history at the Rose Bowl in 1999. ( Getty Images: Elsa ) It was the tournament — and the team — that changed everything for women’s football in the United States. Despite having an operating budget of only $30 million, the event attracted nearly 1.2 million people throughout the month, with an average of 37,000 fans per game. Television ratings soared, as did media coverage once the tournament took place. The final — held in Overbeck’s hometown of Pasadena, California — still holds the record for highest ever attendance at a Women’s World Cup final as 90,185 people watched the US b

For many Australians who enjoy coffee to get through the day, another price hike in the cost of living is coming your way. Despite rising milk prices, a cafe near you may want to charge more for a cup of coffee. Key points: A cafe in Hobart says it will raise the price of its coffee by between 50 and 80 cents a cup The price increase follows the increase in the cost of milk, which dairy farmers say has been happening for a long time Coffee lovers say they are happy that dairy farmers are receiving more for their product Hobart cafe owner Sue Stagg says her customers will soon pay extra — “50 or 80 cents per cup”. Mrs Stagg and her staff make about 8,000 copies a week. They use 1,300 liters of milk per week — and the price of milk goes up. “Prices of everything went up, coffee, milk, packaging, everything went up,” said Mrs Stagg. “We support local [milk] suppliers and they are considering increasing their prices with us,” said Mrs Stagg. “Everyone has to pass it along the lines.” Sue

For many Australians who enjoy coffee to get through the day, another price hike in the cost of living is coming your way. Despite rising milk prices, a cafe near you may want to charge more for a cup of coffee. Key points: A cafe in Hobart says it will raise the price of its coffee by between 50 and 80 cents a cup The price increase followed the increase in the cost of milk, which dairy farmers say has been happening for a long time Coffee lovers say they are happy that dairy farmers are receiving more for their product Hobart cafe owner Sue Stagg says her customers will soon pay extra — “50 or 80 cents per cup”. Mrs Stagg and her staff make about 8,000 copies a week. They use 1,300 liters of milk per week — and the price of milk goes up. “Prices of everything went up, coffee, milk, packaging, everything went up,” said Mrs Stagg. “We support local [milk] suppliers and they are considering increasing their prices with us,” said Mrs Stagg. “Everyone has to pass it along the lines.” Sue

They’ve punched Darcy Swain in the face and pulled her hair, slapped Michael Hooper during trial celebrations and pinned Nic White’s head to the loop with an elbow to the throat, but England have claimed high moral ground as niggle-gate dominated leading up to Saturday’s decider test in Sydney. While White said he was surprised by the level of sloppiness in the series, he was ridiculed by Eddie Jones, England assistant coach Richard Cockeril, saying that Wallabi’s focus on England’s dark arts raised questions about rugby in Australia. Cockerill admits “Ellis [Genge] last week may have crossed the line” in his showdown with White in Brisbane, but added that the England coach didn’t want to “hold the players back either.” “I keep hearing about the distractions England are bringing. I don’t know how Australian rugby is, but I don’t see it as a hassle,” said Cockerill. “It’s been pretty tame so far. We will continue the game. Good set piece, we’ll make some tough tackles, we’ll clear up

Qatar’s World Cup stadiums will be alcohol-free, with the sale of beer outside the arena only allowed before and after some matches. Key points: While drinking in public is illegal in Qatar, World Cup organizers plan to create special “zones” and curfews for travel fans An estimated 1.2 million visitors are expected for the November tournament, which has a long-standing cultural association with alcohol Currently, alcohol can only be purchased at a select few clubs and designated hotels, where a pint of beer can cost around $18 This year’s World Cup is the first to be held in a Muslim country with strict alcohol controls, presenting a unique challenge for event organizers often associated with beer aficionados and sponsored by global brewing brands. “At the stadium, the plans are still in the final stages, but the current discussion is to allow fans to drink beer on arrival and while leaving. [a] stadium, but beer will not be served during games or in stadium bowls,” a source told Reut