Charlie Woods, the son of 15-times major winner Tiger Woods, will compete in a pre-qualifier event as he bids to secure a place in the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic in Florida’s Palm Beach Gardens. The 15-year-old Woods will play on Thursday in an 18-hole event at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, one […]
The work-on and upside of every Aussie Super Rugby team – and why it bodes well Schmidt’s adopted nation
2024 offers a rare opportunity of continuity for Australian Super Rugby sides despite being at the start of a four-year world cup cycle, and this may be a key factor which sees results improve. It’s something new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will be rubbing his hands about. Most Super Rugby rosters have either retained and/or […]
Now or never for the Melbourne Rebels, as Australia’s five-franchise structure faces the final test
Never has a season preview been filled with such dread. The financial clouds hang over Melbourne like the grim reaper, and it almost feels bizarre that they are set to kick off their season under such unease. When it comes to doing season previews, usually you aim to try and give your thoughts on where a […]
‘Our system is failing’: The ‘crisis’ sinking Australian rugby – and the ‘crucified’ coach that shows it
When Joe Schmidt was announced as Eddie Jones’ successor last month, many were pleasantly surprised. Others, however, questioned what it said about Australia’s coaching pathways. After all, Schmidt’s appointment meant he was the third foreigner out of the past six coaches to lead the Wallabies. “It means we’re not doing a very good job, and […]
The Roar’s AFL top 50 players, 20-11: Big Max or Bulldogs giant – who is the AFL’s best ruckman?
The 2024 AFL season is here! Not officially – no, the first bounce of the season proper isn’t for another few weeks, but The Roar’s annual countdown of the league’s top 50 players has arrived. If you’re new here, it’s all very simple. Five Roar AFL experts – Liam Salter, Tim Miller, myself, Cameron Rose […]