Your Weekend Sports Wrap: Thunderbirds Storm Into the Grand Final, Titans Stun Penrith & Socceroos World Cup Test

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have booked their spot in the Super Netball Grand Final after a statement performance in the Major Semi Final against the Melbourne Vixens. Daniel breaks down how Adelaide got the job done and what it means as they chase the premiership. The Fever and Mavericks meet in the Minor Semi Final with the winner earning the right to face the Thunderbirds for the title.The Gold Coast Titans pulled off the upset of the round, stunning the Penrith Panthers 19-18 with several Origin stars rested ahead of the series decider. Elsewhere in the NRL, the Bulldogs edged out Manly 13-12 through a Stephen Crichton field goal, the Knights held on against the Dragons 22-20 and the Dolphins cruised past the Tigers 36-22.The Socceroos went down 2-0 to the USA in Seattle in the most anticipated game of their World Cup group stage — but Australia remain in second spot in their group after Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in the other match. Christian Volpato made his first World Cup start for Australia, a significant personal milestone in a tough result for the team. Everything is still to play for in the final group game.Australia's Women's cricket team remain on top of their group at the T20 World Cup in England after a third straight win against the Netherlands, with Pakistan up next on Wednesday.Episode 15 of The Sports Playbook Monday Wrap. New episodes every Monday and Thursday.Follow The Sports Playbook on Instagram and TikTok, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.