Warriors fans are used to having their hopes built up every few years. And then crushed in the seasons in between. Their team enters the 2024 premiership with unusual elements hovering over them – optimism, confidence and expectation. It’s better than the usual pessimism, self-doubt and uncertainty. They’re on the sixth line of betting for […]
The Melbourne Rebels lost badly to the Brumbies at home to open what may well be their last season in Super Rugby. Having conceded 10 fewer penalties and held 60 per cent territory, both bests in the competition on the weekend, the Melbourne team’s performance presents a unique challenge at this week’s team meetings. The […]
With three days of testing now wrapped up and a shift of focus to the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, Formula One will at last roar into competitive action ahead of what’s going to be a record-breaking 24-race season. The curtain raising uniquely with a pair of Saturday Grands Prix in the Middle East, […]
In time, change to the leadership at the NRL will be inevitable. Succession planning is a key part of good governance. You don’t want people to overstay their welcome in leadership positions; just in case their their views become tired and stale. Both ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo have been […]
The ruthless Matildas have thrashed Uzbekistan 10-0 to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games in style, with Michelle Heyman scoring four goals to put her hand up for a ticket to Paris. Australia led the tie 3-0 after Saturday’s first leg in Tashkent but blew Uzbekistan out of the water to win 13-0 on aggregate, […]
