Alarm bells for Test cricket as South Africa names second-rate squad for New Zealand tour

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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 […]

Who’d have thunk it – Pakistan gave us our first proper fight at home in years!

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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 […]

NRL Round 1 predicted teams: After a stellar 2023, can the Warriors hit the heights again with Roger on board?

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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 […]

Test Mortem: Age just a number for ‘Dads Army’ Aussies, Cummins the ultimate skeleton key, MCG from worst to best

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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 […]

Wallabies to get new skipper, Bledisloe joy and shock Rugby Championship win: XV fearless predictions for 2024

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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 – […]