Last week, you read about the Matt XI, a compilation of the best cricketers ever to represent the name Matt. And to be fair, it was exceptionally well represented with the likes of Matt Hayden, Matt Elliott and Matt Prior included in the side. This week, the Steve XI makes its debut, and like the […]

Former Wallaby coach Dave Rennie’s Kobe Steelers have crashed out of the playoff picture in Japan Rugby League One after losing 39-29 against Bernard Foley’s Kubota Spears Tokyo Bay. Kobe, who had been kept in the Sunday’s game by 19 points off the boot of ex-Chiefs flyhalf Bryn Gatland, were overpowered in the final 20 […]

The Tigers played Souths last year when the Bunnies were at their very highest point. Tim Sheens coached them to an ultra-conservative 20-0 defeat that was vaguely creditable, in that they didn’t get thrashed, but also pointless, as they didn’t make the slightest effort to win. Compare and contrast to Saturday in Bathurst. Having already […]

Manly will formally termination their contract with backrower Josh Schuster, handing over $600,000 and a further $200,000 every year for the length of his three-year deal. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, they will now go to the NRL to audit their salary cap and work out how much they have to spend going forward. […]

Manchester United have survived one of the most astonishing FA Cup semi-final comebacks to beat second-tier Coventry City 4-2 on penalties after a chaotic clash ended 3-3 following extra time at Wembley Stadium. United were cruising to a record 22nd FA Cup final and a repeat clash with Manchester City thanks to goals by Scott […]