Bowling allrounder Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia’s Test squad as Pat Cummins’ team embarks on a red-ball tour of New Zealand for the first time in eight years. Neser is the only inclusion after Australia’s Test series against Pakistan and West Indies this summer. The Queenslander played the last of his two Tests […]
‘Scandal’, ‘debacle’, ‘fiasco’: ‘Canter-beery’ Bankstown’s disastrous visit to Brisbane in 1947
As the 1947 NSWRFL season approached its climax, things were looking up for Canterbury-Bankstown. They were minor premiers, having finished three points ahead of premiers Balmain, and were prohibitive favourites to capture the club’s third premiership. The veteran front-row trio of Roy Kirkaldy, Eddie Burns and captain Henry Porter was as formidable as ever, with […]
‘I don’t know what happened but it’s awesome’: Aussie U19s scrape into World Cup final by solitary run in cliffhanger
Australia’s cricket teenagers are one step away from emulating their seniors – by lifting the Under-19 World Cup in a final against India. The teenage lads, spearheaded by their record-breaking pace gun Tom Straker and guided to victory by cool head Raf MacMillan, battled into Sunday’s showdown in South Africa in the most dramatic fashion, […]
Roosters rocked by another code switch as Golden Boot winner tells club he’s leaving for lucrative rugby deal
The Sydney Roosters are bracing themselves for the departure of one of their biggest stars with Kiwi international Joey Manu set to leave the club at the end of the year to take up a deal in rugby union. According to reports in the Sydney Morning Herald, the centre has informed the club that he […]
The Roar’s A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 16
Another questionable round of tipping affected by four draws in Round 15 saw the captain of the Roar tipping panel manage two correct selections. Texi, Andrew and the voice of the people all struggled as the A-League reminded us all once again why we embrace this unpredictable competition so enthusiastically – round 16 looks no […]