Footy Fix: Tigers try to drag Dees down to their level and beat them with experience – and it nearly works

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There’s an old saying that you should never argue with an idiot, because they’ll drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. Up until half time on Anzac Day Eve, Melbourne were doing a pretty fine job of being the arguers in this analogy, with Richmond sticking pridefully to their role […]

NRL Tipping Round 8: The Roar’s expert previews and predictions – Don’t forget to put your entries in early for Anzac Day

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Tipping last round was supposed to be an easy one. But a Friday night of carnage ruined the round for most tipsters. The Warriors were red-hot favourites to knock over the Dragons in Wollongong but didn’t come close. Then when Parramatta held a four-point half-time lead in Darwin, it looked like they would finish the […]

Wallabies in danger of losing Hanigan to ambitious French club just as forward enters his prime

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Ned Hanigan is one of the in-form forwards in Australian rugby who looks set to finally turn promise into quality on the international stage, but the Waratahs are in a fight to keep the services of the Wallaby. The Roar can reveal that ambitious French pro d2 club Provence, who are currently second, is targeting […]

RIP Terry Hill: Former Manly great, Origin star and cult hero dies in Philippines

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The rugby league is in mourning following the untimely death of former Kangaroos centre Terry Hill from an apparent heart attack in the Philippines. Hill was 52. The colourful character, who went on to have a long-time role on The Footy Show with his larger-than-life persona, was one of the most recognisable players in the […]

Super Rugby teams round 10: Marky Mark replaces Pietsch, Rebels’ LSL blow, Flook boost for Reds, Alaalatoa to start

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After a few weeks of byes Super Rugby is back to all hands on deck in round 10 with some huge clashes on the schedule. See all the teams and news as it unfolds below. (All times are AEST) Friday Crusaders vs Rebels, 5.05pm All Blacks star Scott Barrett will make a timely return for […]