For all the pomp and circumstance that surrounds the now-traditional Anzac Day clash at the MCG, there has been one thing conspicuously lacking over the years: Essendon and Collingwood both being properly good. The Magpies finished the 1990s meekly; the Bombers haven’t made it past week one of the finals since 2004. The quality of […]
A walk in the park: Super Sam shows Roosters what they’ve been missing in 60-point Anzac smash up
It might have been that simple all along. As much as the structures, coaching and roster come under pressure at the Roosters, the solution to their issues might well just be keeping Sam Walker on the field and building around him. The halfback, who was dropped last year, then injured, then concussed three weeks ago, […]
The Roar’s Super Rugby expert tips and predictions, Round 10: No love for Tahs, Crusaders and Rebels split the panel
The short weeks are done and dusted, with six more games in the regular season before we head into finals. The Crowd extended their lead on the tipping panel last week ahead of Christy, while Nick stays on his heels. All four panellists came up with two from two last week and there are plenty […]
Des on the board after epic final stand sees Titans pull off Anzac boilover in Auckland
Did it take three attempts? What about seven? What about thirteen? The Des Hasler era is up and running at the Gold Coast Titans thanks to a 27-24 boilover in Auckland, thanks to one of the all time great stands at the end, enduring almost 20 minutes of concerted pressure to take an unlikely win. […]
Who is Arne Slot? The Dutchman leading the race to replace Klopp at Liverpool – and how he might transform the Reds
Despite the short nature of his tenure as a professional manager, Arne Slot has established himself as arguably the most impressive manager outside of the top five leagues, as well as someone more than worthy of the interest he is receiving from clubs such as Liverpool. At his first coaching job, with Dutch minnows SC […]