Kurt, Connor, Jaeman, Drew and Blake: Will the Bulldogs be jacks of all trades but masters of none?

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Stats can tell you a lot of things in rugby league. They can give a read on who is the best in which position, or even what sort of player someone is within a certain position. As anyone who has read this series will know, we like to evaluate players based on key metrics for […]

What channel is the 2024 Allan Border Medal on and how do I watch it? Australian Cricket Awards TV, live stream guide

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On Wednesday, cricket’s night of nights will take place. The most prestigious individual prizes in Australian cricket, the Allan Border and Belinda Clark Medals, will be awarded to Australia’s most outstanding male and female cricketer respectively from the past year. This is The Roar’s ultimate guide to watching 2023’s ceremony, and the full Australian Cricket […]

Windies’ dynasty decline a cautionary tale for Australian selectors with major transition period looming

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With the West Indies winning their first Test in Australia since 1997, it’s a reminder to the crestfallen local side that ruling the cricket world does not last forever.  Not that the Aussies are in any danger of plummeting into a prolonged slump like the Windies have endured since their golden generations faded into retirement. […]

A brief history of rugby league’s World Club Challenge – and all the fun that’s happened along the way

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This year’s World Club Challenge (WCC) is now just weeks away, and Penrith and NRL fans alike will be hoping the Panthers can avenge their one-point loss to St Helens last year by beating the Wigan Warriors and returning the WCC trophy to Australia. The WCC is a strange beast, beginning in 1976 as a […]

The Aussies were very good, but just not quite great at the Perth SVNS

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First up, it was a terrific decision to move the World Rugby’s SVNS Series to Perth. From afar, the east coast, it looked like it was well attended, a good vibe, weather not too hot and the rugby was good. You cannot ask for more than that. Now to the rugby. The Aussie Sevens: Men […]