Sport News Update, what you need to know

CRICKET - An aggressive 75 not out from David Warner has given Australia hope of saving the first Test against Pakistan, the Aussies trailing by 341 with all ten first innings wickets still in hand.

SOCCER - The Socceroos have slumped to an all-time low, with the latest FIFA rankings seeing the Australians slump to No.94 in the world - their lowest position since rankings became official in 1993.

RUGBY UNION - Game-breaking fullback Israel Folau's huge value to rugby union has been underlined after he beat warm favourite and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper for the John Eales Medal.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Despite his impending defection, RLIF International Player of the Year award Sam Burgess defended the NRL amidst the departure of a number of star players.

TENNIS - Serena Williams hit back from her embarrassing defeat at the WTA Finals by demolishing Eugenie Bouchard 6-1 6-1 to keep her campaign alive.