NRL Round 9 Talking Points: Abuse of Kasey Badger is way out of line – on and off the field

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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 […]

The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’

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It was a difficult weekend for Hall and Oates fans, with news coming through of the duo’s official split. Never mind that their last top-ten single was way back in 1988, or that it feels a lot like discovering your grandparents no longer sleep together. For fans and hairdressers around the globe, it’s now ‘out […]

NRL Power Rankings: Round 9 – Alarm bells ringing at Cowboys and Warriors, Bennett defying odds yet again at Dolphins

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Souths and Parramatta have soaked up plenty of headlines in 2024 but North Queensland and the Warriors are starting to rival them for the dubious distinction of being the NRL’s biggest under-achievers. Despite being considered title contenders in the pre-season, South Sydney’s hopes are now dead in the water while the Eels have a glimmer […]

Izzo good: Goalkeeper the hero with epic saves, cheeky act as Victory pip City in elimination final CLASSIC

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Paul Izzo has inspired Melbourne Victory to one of the greatest-ever A-League Men escapes as they rose from the ashes to beat Melbourne City on penalties and advance into a semi-final showdown with Wellington.  Goalkeeper Izzo saved three City penalties and scored one himself to secure his side’s dramatic elimination final win, with Victory prevailing […]

Six Points: Bevo’s Bulldogs reach breaking point, dangerous tackle loophole must be closed, and 2024’s worst coach-killer

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Round 8 is finally over – and with thrilling finishes, epic goals and some supremely gutsy performances, what a weekend it was! Collingwood continued their charge back into contention with a nail-biting win over archrivals Carlton, Brisbane took the first step towards doing the same with a supremely gutsy QClash win amid a spate of […]