In a desperate attempt to insinuate that there is consistency and transparency in rugby league, a few seasons back the NRL decided to let head of football Graham Annesley loose at a weekly Monday briefing, in an attempt to deal with the issues arising from the previous round. If you have not had the pleasure, […]
Nick Daicos is arguably the best player in the AFL in just his third season and, likely, the most needlessly divisive. Maybe it’s the fact he plays for Collingwood, maybe it’s the fact he’s their best player, or if people dislike Daicos, it’s probably due to the hype that has always surrounded him. He was […]
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has picked out the increased pace and duration of the NRL in 2024 as a key factor behind the spate of injuries seen across the league in recent weeks. Speaking ahead of his side’s Friday night clash with Melbourne, Seibold reflected on a teamlist that will likely see his side on […]
New coach, new World Cup cycle, new players. With plenty of scope for change and three months of Super Rugby behind us, possibilities abound for amateur All Blacks selectors. My team has one eye on the future, but also one on continuity and the particular strengths and weaknesses of England. It’s pretty experienced but very […]
The lengthy tenures of two respected coaches have come to an end. In the early hours of the morning (Australian time), Jürgen Klopp was farewelled in emotional scenes at Anfield after a disappointing third-place league finish, having signalled his exit from Liverpool FC in January. In the late afternoon, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur was quietly […]
