South Africa have thumbed their nose at the tradition of Test cricket by announcing a second-rate squad to tour New Zealand due to a clash with their domestic T20 competition. Uncapped opener Neil Brand has been named captain for the two-Test tour which starts on February 4 and the majority of the team which beat […]
The Boxing Day contest has come and gone, and while we depart the ‘G with another Aussie victory, how bloody good was that?! A test match with twists, turns and drama. Actual drama. A pitch that offered up oodles of challenges for both bat and ball, and above all, a great contest that saw this […]
As part of a series profiling the expected Round 1 sides for all 17 NRL clubs in 2024, it’s time to see if the Warriors can back it up for a second year running. The Warriors and expectation do not go together well. The Warriors and consistency, too, have not always been happy bedfellows. After […]
It says a lot about Australia’s dominance on home soil that it’s now a surprise when a touring team gives them a run for their money rather than actually winning a Test. Pakistan got the points in a few sessions in Melbourne and if not for the Mohammad Rizwan dismissal, they were a decent chance […]
A lot has happened in 12 months. Just ask Hamish McLennan, who triumphantly celebrated Eddie Jones’ return to Australian rugby, yet was speared in the end because of the blood on his hands by doing so. So what will 2024 bring? We’ve delved into the crystal ball to predict the fate of Australian rugby – […]
