I am at a loss over the sheer number of people who are up in arms over referee Ashley Klein sending Joeseph Suaalii off in the seventh minute of the first State of Origin on Wednesday night. “You don’t do that in Origin!” “It destroyed the game!” “It was an accident!” “It should only have […]

It’s time for the quarterfinals with three Aussie teams pitted against four sides from Kiwiland and one from Fiji. Our panel is in agreement this week and it’s hard to imagine The Crowd tipping an upset, with the four home sides set to rule. Christy Doran Chiefs, Hurricanes, Blues, Brumbies I want to pick the […]

A career-best performance from Marcus Stoinis has helped a shaky Australia to an eventually commanding win over Oman to begin their T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note in Barbados. Coming in with Australia 3/50 and in a spot of bother after a stunning catch from Oman captain Aqib Ilyas removed Glenn Maxwell for […]

For many fans of motorsport, especially Aussies, the Doohan name brings back memories of the legendary multiple time motorcycle world champion Mick Doohan. He lit up the motorsport world in the 90s and cemented himself as one of the greatest to ever do it on a bike. But it’s his son, Jack Doohan, who’s been […]

All Blacks forwards Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor have committed to New Zealand rugby through to the 2027 World Cup in a boost for Scott Robertson’s rebuilding squad. The contract extensions will also keep the duo at their Super Rugby Pacific club, the Canterbury Crusaders. Barrett is seen as a potential successor to former All […]