Erling Haaland has scored twice as Manchester City beat Tottenham 2-0 and moved to within one win of a record fourth-straight Premier League title. The three-time defending champions will go into the final round of games on Sunday with a two-point lead on second-placed Arsenal. City host West Ham United, while Arsenal is at home […]
Kells, Wright, Donno, Jock or Kurtley? What Joe Schmidt’s past tells us about the Wallaby fullback sweepstakes
In eight weeks or so a Wallaby will run onto the smooth field in Sydney with a number 15 on his back to set things right against Wales. Fullbacks have a unique ability to win or lose a Test. The decision to counter from a loose kick or find space in a box or join […]
‘It’s a miracle any player can walk’: The Catch-22 that makes rugby a brutal game of chance
In Joseph Heller’s wonderful novel, Catch-22, the title refers to an insoluble logical dilemma that faces the hero Yossarian in his efforts to avoid being killed in World War 2. Catch-22 is as follows: the only way to be allowed to leave the Army is to convince the authorities that you are insane. However, if […]
‘He’s ready’: Campbell backs teammate for gold as fullback mounts own selection and contract extension case
As Jock Campbell modestly played down his chances of a Wallabies recall, the in-form Queensland fullback threw his weight behind rising fly-half Tom Lynagh’s hopes of a maiden call-up. After another eye-catching season, second-year playmaker Lynagh was the first No.10 namedropped by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt earlier in the month during a press conference in […]
Sydney FC do not deserve to play in the A-League Grand Final, yet still have a chance – and that should worry the Mariners
If there is anything surer than the nose on your own face, it is that the Central Coast Mariners, even after a disastrous start to the 2023/24 A-league season, have been consistently the best team and deserve a spot in the decider next weekend. Not only have the Mariners taken a Premier’s Plate back to […]