Over the years I’ve heard all the excuses about lack of investment or interest in women’s sport. But the reality is, that the hard work of our athletes can only go so far if the underlying conditions don’t support them to be the best versions of themselves on the field. It’s for that reason that […]
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions, Magic Round: Injuries cast a spell over festival of footy
We’re at the point in the season when just about every tipster could do with a magic trick or two. Magic Round in Brisbane is tossing up a few tricky match-ups with the injury bug yet again making straightforward predictions a little dicey. Cronulla’s Nicho Hynes is the biggest name under an injury cloud heading […]
For Fifita’s sake he now needs to show he’s the real deal to shed ‘lazy Davey’ mercenary tag
Perceptions can be hard for rugby league players to shake but it’s not impossible. David Fifita is the latest NRL star who needs an image overhaul, particularly in light of his surprising decision to turn his back on the Roosters after agreeing to a four-year deal. Although perhaps it shouldn’t be too surprising given that […]
The true inventor of Bazball was born 150 years ago, and his records are still utterly bonkers
“No cricketer that has ever lived hit the ball so often, so fast and with such a bewildering variety of strokes.” – HS Altham Gilbert Jessop was born 150 years ago this week, on 19 May 1874. On the eve of a T20 World Cup, it’s timely to acknowledge him as the fastest run-scorer of […]
The big Wallaroos issue Canada exposed – and how they’re going to fix it in a high-stakes battle against the USA
After last weekend, coach Yapp and the players have a few things to address for the USA game on Friday. All Tests are important, but this one has a bit more to it. A win would get the Wallaroos into World Rugby’s top-tier tournament WXV 1 later in the year and qualify for next year’s […]