The Western Force have landed a blow on their Australian rivals the Brumbies, luring Test second-rower Darcy Swain away from the nation’s capital. The 26-year-old, who wore the captain’s armband earlier in the season in the absence of Allan Alaalatoa and Ryan Lonergan, had been weighing up a move to the Force for months. After […]
Aussie women’s team lose Singapore Sevens final to NZ, sweat on star’s fitness ahead of Olympics
The Australian women’s Sevens team have fallen just short of being crowned regular-season champions, losing 31-21 to New Zealand in the Singapore Sevens final. In a double dose of pain too, Tim Walsh’s side will be sweating on the fitness of star playmaker Madison Ashby after the 23-year-old suffered what appeared to be a serious […]
Mariners strike gold in the Middle East with history-making AFC Cup triumph
Central Coast Mariners became the first Australian club to win the AFC Cup as Mark Jackson’s side triumphed 1-0 over Lebanon’s Al-Ahed to claim the trophy in Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Stadium. Substitute Alou Kuol scored six minutes from time to seal the win in the Asian Football Confederation’s second-tier event in the last final before […]
Salah makes amends for Klopp clash to fire up Liverpool as Ange’s Spurs blow chance to close Villa gap
Mohamed Salah put last week’s sideline spat withJurgen Klopp behind him by scoring first in Liverpool’s 4-2 win against Tottenham in the Premier League. The sight of Salah arguing with his departing manager late on in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at West Ham last week dominated debate in the following days. But the Egyptian was back […]
NRL Round 9 Talking Points: Abuse of Kasey Badger is way out of line – on and off the field
Round 9 had some great rugby league games in a week many thought would be a walkover, but sadly once again we find ourselves stuck in referee bashing land. Here come your talking points from the weekend. A shameful weekend Some time today the NRL’s Head of Football Elite Competitions Graham Annesley will front the […]