Unsung hero Lucy Single has helped Gold Coast book their second AFLW finals appearance with a 14-point win over Essendon. Losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to an ankle injury proved no obstacle in the Suns’ maiden clash with the Bombers, as they finished the regular season with a 6.3 (39) to 3.7 (25) victory to […]
No shots fired: Sydney FC hand Vidmar dream start, but Corica stares down sack after another disaster
The Aurelio Vidmar era at Melbourne City has started with a 2-0 win over Sydney FC thanks to goals from Steven Ugarkovic and Jamie Maclaren. City dispensed with Rado Vidosic this week following their 6-0 thrashing at Adelaide United and saw an instant reaction with a committed, controlled performance – aided by a Sydney FC […]
‘Hell of a win’: 14-player Wallaroos hold on for stunning win over Wales to send coach out on a high
A week after celebrating their greatest win, the Wallaroos repeated the dose by pulling off a remarkable win over Wales on Friday night in Auckland. Despite going down to 13 players in the second half because of a red card to Siokapesi Palu and yellow card to Sera Naiqama, the Wallaroos overturned a 14-8 deficit […]
‘Just as important’: Cheika pours cold water on NRL role, advice to RA ahead of Wallabies coaching search
As Rugby Australia begins the process of hiring its next Wallabies coach, former boss Michael Cheika has reiterated his stance that he won’t be rushing into his next move while also pouring cold water on the idea that he is about to cross-code permanently. Cheika, 56, was last week once again linked to joining the […]
‘We’re always crying out for rep footy’: League needs more Tests to make inroads into rugby’s global advantage
New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has called for the Pacific Cup to extend beyond its current format, adamant the international football calendar must grow. Australia and New Zealand will face off in Saturday’s Pacific Cup final in Hamilton, ending what has largely been a low-profile end-of-season tournament. Papua New Guinea and Fiji will then face […]