The untimely death of colourful football coach Terry Venables will mean many things to many people. For Australian sports / football followers, fans, players, pundits, aficionados, the memories of that infamous night at the MCG between the Socceroos and Iran (26 years ago this Wednesday) will be revived when hearing of the passing of ‘El […]

I start this article with a cricket story, as you do. A few years ago, I was at a university cricket club, one of the oldest student clubs on campus. We played in the Sydney Shires competition, were quite competitive and successful, things were looking okay. Until, we were kicked off our grounds. We went […]

Indian police in Kashmir have arrested seven university students under tough anti-terrorism laws for alleged intimidation after they celebrated Australia’s victory over India in the Cricket World Cup final. Police said Tuesday that the students were arrested following “anti-India sloganeering and intimidation of others who did not agree with them” after the match. Hosts India […]

In 2022 I opined the “worst decision Rugby Australia could make for the Wallabies in 2023 would be to hire Eddie Jones as their headman.” This was not breathless baiting. My rationale was stated: “As he grows into the role, pet projects will eclipse methodology, assistants will run for the exits, some players will be […]

All Blacks captain Sam Cane wants New Zealand Rugby to review their eligibility rules, with the Kiwis set to be affected by overseas contracts next year. Cane and Ardie Savea will remain eligible for the national team after contracted sabbaticals in Japan but there are others who will be missing out on selection, such as […]