Ponting earmarks Fraser-McGurk, asks for him to be ‘fast-tracked’ as future Test player

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Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has earmarked Jake Fraser-McGurk as a future Test star, believing the 21-year-old blaster has as much talent as a young David Warner. The Victorian, who crossed to South Australia ahead of the current domestic season, is the talk of the cricket world for his fearless and cavalier approach to opening. […]

‘All fun would disappear’ – as critics ‘dance on Rebels’ grave’, for a club and its fans a precipice looms

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Prior to Christmas, there were several articles discussing the precarious position of several entities linked to Melbourne Rebels chair Paul Docherty and the Rebels’ key sponsor BRC Capital, as well as the Rebels owing money to both the Australian Taxation Office and AAMI Park. More recent articles have discussed the Rebels meeting with insolvency firm […]

‘Could be a big deal’ – Robbie Deans could be at the centre Japanese Rugby’s Coolum ‘effect’ – and he’s been here before

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Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights’ crushing 38-14 defeat of the Chiefs in the inaugural Cross Border Rugby series in Japan last weekend might not seem like a big deal. But it could be. If the game in Japan is seeking that pivotal moment, the time that the Japanese overcame a sense of inferiority in their on-field […]

Solving the Western Sydney Wanderers’ away game paradox

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In the intricate landscape of Australian football, the Western Sydney Wanderers stand as a symbol of passion and resilience. However, during the 2021-22 season, a challenging narrative unfolded as the Wanderers faced obstacles away from their home turf. This exploration delves into the statistical landscape, uncovering a stark reality of only eight victories in away […]

Koroibete in mix to join exclusive club as Rugby Australia prepares for night of nights

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Marika Koroibete is in the mix to join an exclusive club of three-time John Eales Medallists at the Rugby Australia Awards in Sydney on Wednesday night. The reigning John Eales Medal holder was named as one of five nominees for the prodigious award earlier in the week. The 31-year-old, who scored the first try of […]