Luckless quick who’s suffered three ruptured ACLs stars as Aussie women complete T20 series sweep against Bangladesh

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Tayla Vlaeminck has boosted her injury comeback as Australia’s women’s cricket team wrapped up a triumphant tour of Bangaldesh with a 77-run victory in the third T20 international. Pace bowler Vlaeminck took 3-12 from her four overs as Bangladesh were dismissed for 78 after Australia’s had posted 6-155 from their 20 overs at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium […]

Footy Fix: One key change gave the Crows a sniff of all time comeback – so why on earth did they abandon it?

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For three and a half quarters on Thursday night, it was the same old Adelaide. Unambitious with ball in hand. Slow in movement. Horrendous by foot even with those former two traits. And a midfield which, despite a stunning first quarter, was getting slowly but surely dominated by a more battle-hardened, more ferocious and more […]

Wishart does Dad proud with match-winning try as Storm chase down Broncos after Reynolds limps off again

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If Melbourne sports fans in AFL heartland aren’t convinced that rugby league is a sport of skill and athleticism by Thursday night’s showpiece clash against Brisbane, they’ll never see the light.  More to the point, this match proved that while Penrith are favourites to win a fourth straight title, these two teams are more than […]

The Roar’s Super Rugby expert tips and predictions, Round 7: Four one-horse races – or can someone spring an upset?

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Four teams get to put their feet up this week and relax. But that’s not an option for us, is it hopelessly addicted Super Rugby tipping slaves? No, we must plough on, putting our faith, hopes and dreams in the fatigued legs of those young warriors who haven’t yet earned their (checks calendar) early season […]

Rugby Australia commences review into Waratahs as pressure mounts on Coleman ahead of Brumbies clash

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The Super Rugby season is not yet at the halfway point, but a review of Darren Coleman’s Waratahs is already underway. The Roar can reveal that Rugby Australia this week started their review into the Waratahs, who earlier this year handed over their Super Rugby license to the national governing body. It’s believed Mike Chu […]