I suspect that it would be hard to find T20 cricket-related news stories or social media posts in Australia without the words, “it’s not real cricket” peppering the comment sections. Cricket “fans” are once again resorting to this self-congratulatory and elitist derision of T20 cricket only decades after the same was said about One Day […]

Simon Cron might have been one of the most active head coaches in the off-season market, but until he can find a front-row he can rely on it won’t count for anything. Up against a physical Hurricanes side who easily won the gain line battle, the Force struggled to gain any strong foothold in their […]

There’s something about losing that really concentrates the mind. If you want proof, look at how the Panthers are treating their fourth crack at the World Club Challenge, the only trophy to evade them in their illustrious history. In 1991, it was an afterthought to their Premiership win, held just two weeks later, on the […]

The Melbourne Rebels’ month from hell has continued, as the Brumbies picked off the embattled Super Rugby franchise one lineout after another to go down to their Australian rivals 30-3 at AAMI Park. Following weeks of dire headlines surrounding their future after falling into voluntary administration, the Rebels fluffed their lines and couldn’t take their […]

Four wickets from Adam Zampa in a timely return to form has led Australia to a commanding 72-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I, to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. Chasing 174 after Australia were bowled out one ball short of their 20 overs, thanks mainly to an explosive […]