In the intricate landscape of Australian football, the Western Sydney Wanderers stand as a symbol of passion and resilience. However, during the 2021-22 season, a challenging narrative unfolded as the Wanderers faced obstacles away from their home turf. This exploration delves into the statistical landscape, uncovering a stark reality of only eight victories in away […]
Koroibete in mix to join exclusive club as Rugby Australia prepares for night of nights
Marika Koroibete is in the mix to join an exclusive club of three-time John Eales Medallists at the Rugby Australia Awards in Sydney on Wednesday night. The reigning John Eales Medal holder was named as one of five nominees for the prodigious award earlier in the week. The 31-year-old, who scored the first try of […]
Rugby News: Rassie eyes RWC history after unveiling new Boks coaching team, Force add another Kiwi, French Six Nations blow
Rassie Erasmus will coach champions South Africa to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with former Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery added to the technical team as defence coach and ex-New Zealand playmaker Tony Brown signed to sharpen the attack. Erasmus returns as head coach after four years, a role he held when they lifted the World […]
‘He’s got a bright future’: Bartlett bolts into Test frame as selectors face choice over injured quicks
Australia’s one-sided ODI series sweep against the West Indies may have unleashed the country’s pace bowler of the future with Xavier Bartlett bolting into the Test selection frame. Bartlett, 25, picked up man-of-the-series honours in his debut for the nation, finishing with the staggering figures of 8-38 across his two outings in the 3-0 whitewash. […]
Smothers in the firing line as AFL brings down new rules to stamp out high contact … and whistling?
The AFL insists it can improve the on-field product and make the game safer at the same time after rubber-stamping rules around smothers. The league has ticked off on a raft of changes for the upcoming season following a meeting of the AFL Commission on Monday, held at Collingwood’s AIA Centre. The lead item was […]