Voges recovering after freak fielding accident and other top stories.

• Voges recovering after freak fielding accident

  

  Australia Test batsman Adam Voges has been released from hospital after he was admitted with a suspected concussion following a freak accident during a County Championship game in England. Voges, who was captaining Middlesex on day one of their match against Hampshire, was fielding at slip when former England Test opener Michael Carberry hit a boundary. An errant return throw from sub-fielder Ollie Rayner eluded wicketkeeper John Simpson and struck Voges on the back of the head. The 36-year-ol..

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• Former Socceroo Lucas Neill declared bankrupt in the UK

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Lucas Neill declared bankrupt Former Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill has been declared bankrupt in the UK with administrators called to investigate his affairs. PT0M28S 620 349 Former Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill has been declared bankrupt in Britain, with an investigation called.Neill, 38, is thought to have earned about $40 million during his career. He was declared bankrupt in January.Dale Hernon, the head of creditor services at Begbies Trayn..

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• Why Semi Radradra believes playing for Australia will make him a hero in Fiji

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Smith right behind Semi Kangaroos captain Cameron Smith says he's happy to have Semi Radradra playing for Australia. PT0M54S 620 349  I want to be known as the best Fijian rugby player around the world and I want to be playing the top teams.  Semi Radradra Semi Radradra wants to be Fiji's greatest rugby league player, but to achieve that goal he believes he had to turn his back on playing for the Bati and try to make the Australian team. ..

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• Cronulla Sharks star Jack Bird believes he could handle pivotal NSW Blues role

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Sharks stake their claim Cronulla has almost squandered a big lead, holding on to beat the Broncos in a tough contest. PT1M30S 620 349 Cronulla centre Jack Bird believes he could handle the NSW five-eighth role or a position on the bench as a utility in the mould of former Blues star Shaun Timmins.With a lack of genuine halves options, Bird has emerged as contender for a spot in the Blues team after being named at halfback for Country in Sunday's..

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• Drug misuse claim over banned Kiwis

  

  New Zealand rugby league is reeling from a fresh claim of prescription drug misuse just days out from the world No.1 Kiwis' Test against Australia. The New Zealand Herald says that five of six Warriors players stood down from NRL and Test duties by the club admitted to mixing prescription drugs and energy drinks on a controversial night out following last week's heavy loss to Melbourne. Three of them - Manu Vatuvei, Ben Matulino and Bodene Thompson - were since overlooked by Kiwis coach Steve K..

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• Banned New Zealand Warriors players admit taking prescription drugs

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Warriors upset Dragons A reshuffled Warriors have upset St George Illawarra 26-10. PT1M23S 620 349 New Zealand Warriors rugby league players, banned from playing for the Kiwis and dropped to reserve grade, admitted to mixing prescription drugs with energy drinks on a night on the town, after they were part of the 42-0 loss to Melbourne Storm on Anzac Day.The players have also been punished for breaching club standards, amid concerns for their hea..

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• Parramatta Eels salary cap scandal: The real tragedy is that it didn't have to come to this

  

  Facing tough times: Corey Norman of the Eels celebrates his try with team mates during the match against the Bulldogs. Photo: Mark Nolan Two months ago, a highly placed NRL official said this to me as the first crack appeared in Parramatta's salary cap scandal: "We won't be deducting any points. We'd rather see them reformed."At lunchtime on Tuesday, NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg and Integrity Unit boss Nick Weeks will front a packed media conference an..

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