Things go from bad to worse for the last-placed South Sydney Rabbitohs, who lose halfback Dean Hawkins and young fullback Jye Gray to injury in a 42-12 drubbing at the hands of Penrith.

Adelaide celebrate a 30-point Showdown win as a wayward and disappointing Port Adelaide are well beaten by the Rory Sloane inspired Crows.

Canterbury football boss Phil Gould cops a $20,000 fine, half of which will be suspended for two years, for making "public comments detrimental to the game" on Channel Nine.

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded after Essendon ruckman Sam Draper claimed Dogs players would request trades if he remains in charge.

After less than a year in the UFC and just three fights, Steve Erceg will have a shot at a world title. Can he become Australia's newest UFC champion?