Rohrer the skipper
Ben Rohrer will lead NSW against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield match that starts at Bellerive Oval, Hobart today. The Fairfield Liverpool batsman will be joined by clubmate quick Doug Bollinger in the NSW team.
Cricket washout
Rain washed out play between Fairfield Liverpool and Sydney at Drummoyne Oval on Saturday. The match will revert to a 120 overs game this Saturday.
Details: lionscricket.com.au.
Soccer kick-off
Southern Districts Soccer Football Association junior age teams will kick-off the new season on Saturday, April 6. The association has 27 clubs and more than 10,000 registered players. Details: sdsfa.com.
Eagles soar
Bonnyrigg White Eagles first grade soccer team defeated Blacktown Spartans 4-1 in the opening round of the Pre-Season Cup at Blacktown Football Park. The 2012 premiers were in top form with Mitchell Long scoring a hat-trick for the Eagles.
Victory gallop
Marconi Stallions first grade soccer team defeated Manly 2-1 in the Pre-Season Cup at Cromer Park. Sydney United 58 FC's match against South Coast was washed out.