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The first Test between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval is expected to go ahead as scheduled on November 17, despite Christchurch having suffered a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, just after midnight on Monday.The Pakistan mens team, who were in Nelson when the quake occurred, reported being a little shaken by the experience, but will prepare for Thursdays Test as usual.Preparations for the Test are going ahead, but we are continuing to monitor the situation, a New Zealand Cricket spokesperson said. Its just a case of staying in touch with authorities.Both teams arrived in Christchurch on Monday and have training sessions scheduled for Tuesday. The area continued to be hit by aftershocks, however. A 6.3 magnitude quake was felt at around 1.30pm on Monday, and these are expected to continue through the next week.Pakistan team manager Wasim Bari said NZC had assured his side of their safety, in the team hotel and at the ground. The cricketers had spent a largely sleepless night in Nelson. They had evacuated their hotel when the quake hit, and most had not returned to their rooms for the remainder of the night, electing instead to remain in the reception area.For us it was something new because we dont have many earthquakes in Pakistan, Bari said. This was a pretty strong one. Wed just finished watching the India-England match and the doors and windows were going from one side to another as if they were made of paper. There was some trauma as well for the boys. Back home, the families had felt disturbed.The Pakistan womens team, meanwhile, had ridden out the quake in the upper floors of a Christchurch hotel. Their manager Basit Ali told Geo News that the team was safe, though still scared.The New Zealand mens squad had only assembled in Christchurch on Monday morning, but fast bowler Matt Henry - a Christchurch native - had been in the city overnight. He described the experience as a bit scary, but was pleased the Test would go ahead.It always brings the community together - provides a brief moment of normality, Henry said. Its probably good timing to have the Test match this week. Hopefully the weather plays its part.The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of about 5km, about 40km from the town of Amberley, which is only about 90km north-east of Hagley Oval. Hagley Oval had become a Test venue after the previous Christchurch ground was devastated by an earthquake in 2011.Martin Jones Jersey . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. Kevin Labanc Jersey . Marincin has played in two NHL games so far this season with two penalty minutes. The 21-year-old has three goals, four assists and a plus-5 rating in 24 games with the American Hockey Leagues Oklahoma City Barons this season. http://www.officialsharksnhlshop.com/logan-couture-jersey/ . 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He came off the bench but had to be helped from the pitch after suffering a hamstring injury.It can be psychologically damaging when a totally unrelated injury occurs so soon into a players return.Reed makes scoring return Jack Reed is congratulated after scoring Brisbanes second try Speaking of injuries, Jack Reed looked keen to make up for lost time as he scored on his return from a shoulder reconstruction.The England international touched down for Brisbanes second try in their impressive victory over the New Zealand Warriors.Reed played the full 80 minutes at Suncorp Stadium and carried for 110 metres, made 12 tackles and one line break. Sam Burgess and the Rabbitohs sit top of the NRL after two landslide victories Elsewhere in the NRL, Sam Burgess was again influential in South Sydneys crushing win over Newcastle. The forward made a team-leading 149 metres from 23 carries and 25 tackles.Fellow England internationals Elliot Whitehead and Josh Hodgson featured as Canberra Raiders squeaked home 21-20 against Sydney Roosters, but it was a weekend to forget for Gareth Widdop as St George Illawarra were crushed 30-2 by Cronulla in the southern Sydney derby.Refs feeling the pressure? George Stokes was promoted from the Championship but has since resigned Is the pressure proving too much for referees? Super League is down to eight full-time refs following George Stokes resignation.Stokes was one of two referees promoted from the Championship by the Rugby Football Leagues new head of match officials Steve Ganson on the eve of the new season.That took the number of full-time officials to nine and Ganson expressed the hope that the extra competition for places would help raise refereeing standards. George offered his resignation last week which was accepted, as we felt that it was the best outcome for both parties. Steve Ganson However, Stokes, who is thought to have retained his role as a senior consultant with an IT firm in Manchester, has quit just six weeks into the season, according to the RFL, who say he could revert to refereeing part-time in the Championship if he passes the relevant tests.Ganson said: This was a huge opportunity for George but it became apparent throughout the opening weeks of the season that the commitment and physical demands of the role of a full-time match official were proving too much for him.George, therefore, offered his resignation last week which was accepted, as we felt that it was the best outcome for both parties.George does, of course, have the option to continue his role as a referee in a part-time capacity in the Championship, providing that he reaches the standards set for part-time officials.Carney returns to Castleford Highlights of the Super League match between Castleford and Salford Justin Carney left Castleford under a cloud in the off-season but was adamant he wanted to play when Salford visited the Mend-A-Hose Jungle.ddddddddddddfter five minutes Ian Watson may have been regretting that decision as Carney found himself in the sin bin following an altercation with Nathan Massey.However, the on-loan Australian winger was never far away from the action when he returned. He went on to score two tries against his parent club as Salford won at Castleford for the first time since 2004. Carney was sin-binned for this altercation with Nathan Massey Its an experience for him, this game, said Red Devils head coach Watson. Its probably something hes never faced in his life before, obviously on the back of his actions.To be fair to him, all week hes been really good and said the right things, but the emotion kind of got to him. Jake Webster has slapped him across the face first on and then hes lashed out again.Hes a guy whos made a mistake but hes a genuinely good guy.Lancashire lead the way Highlights of Wigans 28-6 victory over Leeds last Friday Its bragging rights to Lancashire in the War of the Roses as they occupy the top five positions in Super League.Widnes sit at the summit while Warrington and Wigan both boast 100 per cent records, with St Helens and Salford also impressing during the opening rounds. Wigan piled on the misery for Super League champions Leeds with a five-try rout in the Grand Final rematch on Friday night, while both Hull clubs suffered heavy defeats against Lancashire opposition.The Rhinos will seek a response when St Helens visit Headingley on Friday, live on Sky Sports. That is one of three Lancashire v Yorkshire fixtures in round six; will the white rose respond?Overseas stars Kurt Gidley has hit the ground running in Super League After six weeks of the 2016, which overseas signing has impressed you the most?Kurt Gidley has made a big impact at Warrington, Widnes wing Corey Thompson is scoring for fun and features in Phil Clarkes top five tries, while Dave Taylor and Frank Pritchard have beefed up Catalans and Hull FCs packs. Phil Clarke brings you his top five Super League tries Could Pat Richards return to Super League, coupled with the arrivals of Taylor and Glenn Stewart, turn the Dragons into genuine title contenders?Terry OConnor wants Chris Sandow included in the above list given he struggled to make an impact in last years Super 8s, but thats your call!Have your say… Please tell us what you think by giving us your comments below or alternatively, Tweet us @SkySportsRLAlso See:WATCH: Phil Clarkes top five triesNRL: Burgess stars for SouthsCarney earns Watson praiseCampese suffers fresh injury ' ' '