Essendon’s Jordan Ridley has become the AFL’s latest player to be locked in on a monster contract extension, the defender signing on until the end of the 2029 season. The 25-year old was already contracted for three further years, but added three more to his ongoing deal to become one of the AFL’s longest-tenured players, […]
ANALYSIS: How the Reds’ ruck system outshone their razzle dazzle – and why they must nail it against Canes
It would be easy to focus on the Queensland Reds’ expansive gameplan and herald the razzle dazzle of the outside backs, but there is much more to this Reds team’s trajectory. In round one of Super Rugby Pacific 2024, the Waratahs lumbered north in a hope to right the wrongs of the trial game against […]
NRL News: Commission now eyeing off NZ city for expansion, Cowboys fume at Gus over wrong call on star’s contract
The chances of a second New Zealand team coming into the NRL are rising with the ARL Commission identifying Christchurch as a potential expansion venue later this decade. While the PNG bid is still the frontrunner to become the 18th team, possibly as early as 2026, the NRL is set to expand to 20 franchises […]
Kings’ three-peat hopes over after Breakers loss but coach has no regrets, Tassie advance after hammering Hawks
Mahmoud Abdelfattah says he would not have changed anything about his first season coaching in the NBL despite his Sydney Kings crashing out of the finals with a loss to the New Zealand Breakers. The Kings had been favoured to defeat the injury-hit Breakers at home in Wednesday night’s sudden-death play-in game. But after a […]
The Roar’s A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 19
Stop with the draws!!!! Another frustrating week of tipping saw four of the matches in Round 18 finish level and only the Wanderers and Mariners were able to bank three points in what was an atrocious tipping effort from both the panel and the fans. The upcoming six games look no more enticing for punters, […]