F1’s state of disrepute a much-needed wake-up call to the powers that be

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The 2024 Formula One season has only just begun, with both the curtain raising Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix run and won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – though it feels as if it’s been running an age with the unprecedented multitude of controversies that the sport finds itself engulfed in. Yes, the shock […]

Devils ready to raise hell: AFL’s newest club goes back to the future with traditional jumper as stadium furore rages on

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Tasmania’s AFL club will be known as the Devils and wear a dark green jumper emblazoned with a yellow map of the island state. The league’s 19th franchise, to enter the national competition in 2028 after a decades-long fight, held its official launch at venues across the state on Monday night. The club revealed it […]

‘Talent can be fickle’: Why Schmidt is keeping his Wallabies selection cards close to his chest

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As James O’Connor called on Joe Schmidt to pick a “Reds-heavy” Wallabies squad following their strong start to the Super Rugby season, the new national coach was keeping his powder dry and wary of rushing to conclusions. Instead, Schmidt, who said he was buoyed by Australia’s “promising” start to the Super Rugby season, insisted consistency […]

‘We need to accelerate’: Waugh admits RA behind schedule on Rebels future as tickets sold to ailing club’s Lions clash

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Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh says fans who have brought tickets for the Lions vs Rebels match next year will have footy to watch, even if the Rebels no longer exist. Tickets to all nine matches, including three Tests, went on sale on Monday, including for the MCG, which will host the second Wallabies clash […]

Rugby News: SBW’s verdict on crashing Crusaders as ‘beast’ suffers blow, Sam Cane ABs replacement emerges

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The Crusaders have suffered another potential blow as their ill-fated Super Rugby defence lurches from bad to worse – and Sonny Bill Williams has declared they’re no chance this season. On Monday Crusaders tighthead prop Owen Franks had his yellow card from Friday’s match against the Hurricanes upgraded to a red by SANZAAR. Franks was […]