For three and a half quarters on Thursday night, it was the same old Adelaide. Unambitious with ball in hand. Slow in movement. Horrendous by foot even with those former two traits. And a midfield which, despite a stunning first quarter, was getting slowly but surely dominated by a more battle-hardened, more ferocious and more […]
If Melbourne sports fans in AFL heartland aren’t convinced that rugby league is a sport of skill and athleticism by Thursday night’s showpiece clash against Brisbane, they’ll never see the light. More to the point, this match proved that while Penrith are favourites to win a fourth straight title, these two teams are more than […]
Four teams get to put their feet up this week and relax. But that’s not an option for us, is it hopelessly addicted Super Rugby tipping slaves? No, we must plough on, putting our faith, hopes and dreams in the fatigued legs of those young warriors who haven’t yet earned their (checks calendar) early season […]
The Super Rugby season is not yet at the halfway point, but a review of Darren Coleman’s Waratahs is already underway. The Roar can reveal that Rugby Australia this week started their review into the Waratahs, who earlier this year handed over their Super Rugby license to the national governing body. It’s believed Mike Chu […]
Cameron Ciraldo has laughed off claims of a divide between he and Phil Gould, comparing his relationship with the Canterbury football boss to that of a father and son. The Bulldogs coach said it was only natural the pair could clash on matters such as team selection but that “healthy disagreements” were part of any […]
