Sport News Update, what you need to know

RUGBY LEAGUE - NSW's most successful coach Phil Gould has laid blame for the Blues' continued State of Origin failures upon the "selfishness" of Blues team leaders Paul Gallen and Robbie Farah.

AFL - High-profile AFL commentator Sam Newman has defended Eddie McGuire over the Caroline Wilson controversy.

TENNIS - Nick Kyrgios's Wimbledon stocks have soared with a priceless first-time top-16 seeding at the All England Club.

SOCCER - Ireland reached the knockout phase at a European Championship for the first time when Robbie Brady's late goal earned them a 1-0 victory against Group E winners Italy on Wednesday.