England’s reputation as the most fearless chasers in the game will be put to its biggest challenge yet after they were set a record 399 to win an absorbing second Test against India. Since the ‘Bazball’ era began, Ben Stokes’ side have won eight of their 10 fourth-innings pursuits, including a new English record of […]
Wallabies depth chart: The list that dispels the myth Aussie rugby doesn’t have enough players
The word depth in the world of rugby is a positive one; coaches want it, clubs strive to build it and countries around the globe view it as a key metric to ensure success. Until now, depth is something Australia has been without, but it is something they have finally found, all they need now […]
‘Long-term options’: Abbott predicts new breed can follow in big dogs’ footsteps for ageing Australian side
Sean Abbott believes Australia’s one-day International series victory against West Indies has unearthed long-term stars of the future. Only four players who played in last year’s victorious World Cup final were available for both of Australia’s two matches since, leading four debutants to earn selection across the pair of wins. Quicks Xavier Bartlett and Lance […]
‘Schoolboy stuff’, ‘pub team defending’: Liverpool let Arsenal back into title race after Alisson howler
The Premier League title race has just got a lot tighter. Arsenal benefited from two second-half errors from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson on Sunday to claim a 3-1 home victory over the league leaders. It enabled the Gunners to move up to second place and just two points behind Liverpool after 23 of 38 games in […]
The Wrap: Concussion is a key area where Australian rugby can become a leader, not a follower
It’s the issue that’s never going away. What can rugby do about concussion? Released last week, provisional findings from a University of Auckland research project found the risk onset for Alzheimer’s Disease was 42% higher for rugby players than the general population, and 17% higher for any neurogenerative disease. Will players of the future – […]