BREAKING: Waratahs star rushed to hospital following training mishap ahead of season opener

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The Waratahs are sweating on the health of Lalakai Foketi ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby season opener against the Queensland Reds, after the international midfielder was taken to hospital on Thursday. The 29-year-old, who appeared at the World Cup last year, lay on a stretcher with his neck in a brace for more than 30 […]

COMMENT: Angus Brayshaw’s retirement isn’t Brayden Maynard’s fault – it’s the AFL’s

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The shock announcement that Melbourne premiership hero Angus Brayshaw would be retiring effectively immediately just days out from the start of the season was met with two very distinct reactions from the wider football world. The first was the usual response to a player hanging up the boots, especially if the reason is medically forced: […]

AFL News: Shock as ‘devastated’ Dees flag hero ‘medically retired’, ‘Northball’ to drive Roos’ push up ladder

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Melbourne premiership hero Angus Brayshaw has announced his retirement, effective immediately. According to AFL.com.au, the star defender, who has endured a history of concussions throughout his career, including a controversial incident with Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard in what proved to be his final AFL match in the 2023 qualifying final, told his teammates of his decision […]

What the UCL?! Bozza slams ‘really poor’ keeper as Gunners lose tie with ‘more stoppages than rugby’, Barca held by Napoli

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Frustrated by a finnicky referee and beaten by a late stunner, Arsenal have it all to do to make the last eight of the Champions League after a 1-0 loss at Porto. Napoli, meanwhile, came from behind to draw 1-1 with Barcelona in their first leg round of 16 tie. The Gunners failed to have […]

Super Rugby’s top 50 players in 2024, 20-11: All Blacks next generation shines through

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Super Rugby Pacific has been dominated by the Kiwis so far for a reason: incredibly strong depth. It’s the obstacle that the Australian and Pacific sides need to tackle if they want to mount a serious title challenge, both in terms of player form and in terms of player development pathways. We continue our countdown […]