Cronulla discard Brett Seymour has been thrown another NRL lifeline, this time offered a one-year contract with the New Zealand Warriors for next season.

Andrew Flintoff said England has it in it to defy the bad weather that has played havoc with the third Test and beat Australia on a tense final day at Edgbaston.

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has refused to call an end to his side's premiership defence, saying the Hawks will continue to fight for an elusive finals spot.

Australian qualifier Carsten Ball reflected on positives after his fairytale run at the LA Open ended at the last hurdle with defeat by American Sam Querrey.

The broad smile on John Worsfold's face told the story after West Coast ended any talk of tanking with a 27-point triumph at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.

Tiger Woods has cruised to a bogey free, final round three-under 69 and a three shot victory to lift the Buick Open title for a third and possibly final time.