Cricket Australia insists Optus Stadium can replace the Gabba as the men’s Test team’s new fortress after handing Perth the first match against India. Officials announced their schedule for this summer on Tuesday, with the WA capital to kick off the five-Test India series on November 22. Perth is then expected to hold that status […]
Essendon forward Peter Wright has been suspended for four matches by the AFL Tribunal, for the bump that concussed Sydney’s Harry Cunningham in a spiteful match at the SCG. The AFL had argued for a four-match suspension, while the Bombers asked for three, citing a previously injured shoulder that Wright was seeking to protect as […]
Wests Tigers may have to deliver on their promise to vacate Leichhardt Oval at the end of the year after the NSW government refused their request to fund an upgrade. The Tigers will play five of their 12 home games this season at Leichhardt Oval but have long held concerns for the condition and facilities […]
Rugby League dynasties are like monopolies. They are allergic to competition. Brisbane owned a state, Melbourne kept a second set of books, and the Roosters donned a salary cap sombrero. Newly crowned, Penrith’s dynasty feels more old-fashioned, born from solid Rugby League values. Catchments, pathways, and pokies. Gus’ holy trinity for cultivating (and monopolising) local […]
Four months after losing Mark Nawaqanitawase to the NRL, Rugby Australia has put together an extremely competitive bid to keep the Sydney Roosters’ mitts off fellow young gun Max Jorgensen. But the wider ramifications of the deal could yet be felt, with the Reds in danger of losing two of their Test outside backs Jordan […]
