There was a final-siren fight, plenty of rust and a LOT of behinds – but the first AFL Community Series match of the week is done, with Collingwood running out 30-point winners over an inaccurate Richmond to ‘begin’ their premiership defence on a winning note. A week out from Opening Round, both sides had enough […]
Force cop fresh blows after Rodda’s latest setback and Pearce’s ban, Rebels open up on ‘deflating’ start
The Western Force’s chances of atoning for last year’s embarrassment at Super Round have copped a fresh blow, with Izack Rodda expected to miss up to half the season and loose-head prop Marley Pearce suspended for four Super Rugby matches. New skipper Jeremy Williams is also expected to miss Friday night’s clash against the Rebels, […]
NRL Round 1 Team Lists: Stars set to shine in Sin City as Walker beats calf strain, Broncos risk young gun
The long wait is over, with the NRL season set to begin this weekend in a way like no other, live from Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon. All the big guns will be on display, with Tom Trbojevic and Latrell Mitchell facing off in an elite battle of the fullbacks in the first game and […]
Fantasy footy: How a Rugby Australia and NRL partnership could actually work
Super Rugby in Australia is dead, and I am certain it cannot be revived. Almost all its clubs operate at a loss, with some knocking on the door of bankruptcy, dwindling crowds and weak broadcast numbers haunt each season, and it is sending the game here broke. Rugby Australia and its member states have proven […]
Usman Khawaja sets off accidental political storm in NZ
Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja has sparked an unlikely diplomatic incident after a function at the New Zealand Prime Mister’s residence. On Tuesday, the NZ PM Christopher Luxon denied a claim Khawaja who told reporters that the PM had told him the residence ‘Premier House” was “condemned”. Luxon and NZ Sport Minister Chris Bishop hosted […]