We’ve reached the end* of round four which as you know, means we’ve seen enough to be able to look at teams and feel a little more confident with more long term predictions about how they might be tracking. Let’s have a look at your weekly NRL talking points. Weekly ref sooking If you want […]
The Wrap: Good news and bad news for Rugby Australia as Brumbies and Rebels win local derbies
Anyone who has played rugby for a club big enough to have two teams in the same competition or division knows how high the stakes ramp up when the so-called ‘B’ team comes up against the ‘A’ team. Perhaps the most famous example of all came in 1973, when the All Blacks, on a rare […]
If it wasn’t for Irankunda, every A-League headline would be negative right now
The sight of dozens of Adelaide United supporters lining up to secure an autograph from the club’s outgoing teenage sensation Nestory Irankunda was a reminder the A-League still has fans. We’ve been waiting a while for that kind of performance from Irankunda. He’s a superstar in the making, but at times he’s let a lack […]
Ivan the terribly consistent over-achiever: Cleary vaults into greatest coaches debate by habitually exceeding expectations
As a player, Ivan Cleary was never a representative star but always under-rated despite being a crucial component of every team he played in. Now as a coach, despite winning three premierships, it’s possible that he is still not getting due credit for Penrith’s dynastic dominance. Some people will have you believe that he’s not […]
EXCLUSIVE: Schmidt to appoint David Warner as Wallabies leadership consultant
With the blessing of Rugby Australia, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will appoint controversial Australian cricketer David Warner as a leadership consultant, with an eye towards a home World Cup in four years’ time. Warner, who retired from Test cricket in January and is currently featuring for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, will […]