Throughout broadcasts, print media, and public discussion the representative rugby side of New South Wales is often not referred to as such, rather most commonly being called ‘the Waratahs’, ‘the Tahs’, or sparingly ‘the NSW Waratahs’. Seldom, if ever, is the team simply regarded as being the ‘New South Wales’ side. Whilst it can be […]

The AFL fixture has been released for 2024 – and like always, some things have changed while others have stayed the same. Thursday nights are back – only this time, they’re more commonplace than ever, with the first 13 rounds (plus of course the new ‘Opening Round’) featuring one. There’s the occasional Friday double-header, and […]

Noah Lolesio’s smile was a welcomed ray of sunshine in the early hours of Monday morning, as the loaned-out Brumbies playmaker produced a piece of individual magic during Toulon’s win over Racing 92. After a 50-22, Lolesio played on quickly by taking a quick lineout and his cut-out pass ended up with a well-taken try. […]

With the Finals over and the November 1 contract deadline passed, we can officially declare the NRL’s silly season open. Into the morass of gossip and conjecture, we will bring sanity, with the relaunch of Smart Signings, our dissection of where clubs are weak, what they need to improve and where they might find it. […]

Rugby league is nothing if not a game built on traditions, whether it be the post-training bonding sessions, hilarious mad Monday celebrations, or crapping in your teammate’s boots just before a game. One of the most important traditions to emerge in the NRL era is the ritual public humiliation and figurative tar and feathering of […]