India’s first Test was in 1932, and in the past 40 years have generally been at the forefront of cricketing innovation – embracing One Day cricket after the 1983 World Cup, creating the IPL, and generally dictating the direction of the game. The current era is India’s most successful, but there are periods gone by […]
Forging a cohesive unit for the long-term: The potential Wallabies partnership of Lynagh and Gordon
In the dynamic world of rugby union, where power, strategy, and teamwork intersect – cohesion reigns supreme. Nowhere is this more evident than in the potential pairing of young talents in the number 10 and number 12 roles. Often referred to as the playmaking duo or the tactical hub of the team, the 10 (first-five) […]
‘A fresh start might be the answer to elevate Souttar’s growing career’: The Aussie’s desperate situation at Leicester
It was as few as 98 minutes. Yes, that’s correct; that’s all the playing time Socceroo Harry Souttar was afforded in Leicester City’s promotion-winning 23/24 campaign. This is not ideal for a player so key in Graham Arnold’s national plans, and in his latest press conference, Australia’s manager made this known to the player and […]
Footy Fix: Forget ‘Northball’ – the Roos’ future lies in ugly, unwatchable, gutsy, inspirational wins like this
At the start of the year, the Kangaroos unveiled ‘Northball’ – a high-octane, fast-running, slick style of play that was set to make them entertaining to watch if not exactly a powerhouse anytime soon. But as the losses continued to stack up and the passion of even the most ardent North Melbourne supporters was crushed […]
Super Rugby semi-finals draw: Matchups, venues, times and predictions
And then, there were four. While most of the favourites made it through without many issues, true to form, the lower-ranked sides put up a lot of fight – most notably the Rebels in Wellington and the Highlanders in Canberra. However, the top of the ladder – the Hurricanes, the Blues, the Brumbies and the […]