An action man, a donkey, a Tibetan singing bowl?: What every NRL club wants to get in their Christmas stocking

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‘Tis the season for giving, and after receiving so much from the NRL over the last 12 months, it seemed only appropriate that we show our appreciation with a present or two. Rugby league doesn’t lack for big blokes with beards, but we think we can play Santa for a night, with a long list […]

Multi-format contests loom as better option for most opponents than only playing fait accompli Test series

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There hasn’t been a lead-up to a Boxing Day Test this uninspiring for a long time.  Rain is forecast for the first couple of days, David Warner’s Perth ton removed the only element of Australian selection intrigue and there is an air of inevitability about the result.  Pakistan tried hard at Optus Stadium but were […]

Zion vs Pelicans heavyweight battle could end in tears … or glory, depending on his next move

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The icy relationship between potential superstar Zion Williams and the New Orleans Pelicans is at an extraordinary fork in the road.  What happens in the next few months could determine whether a franchise with lacklustre history finally becomes an NBA title contender or if Williamson will ever live up to the immense potential that he’s […]

Reaching a fractured US rugby league market will be difficult – even when the NRL actually targets the right code

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Rugby league fans will know a certain adage. Call it what you will: an opportunity missed, a shot in the foot. You don’t need to hear the whole line again. Just know it happened again. At this time of the year, heading into 2024, there was only one place it could happen: the United States […]

Padres Updated Outlook: RP Yuki Matsui Acquired

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San Diego Padres updated Team Outlook after Relief Pitcher Yuki Matsui was acquired on a five-year from Japan. The dynamic relief pitcher is expected to play a key role in the San Diego bullpen, as closer Josh Hader is a free agent this offseason. The deal will be worth $28 million over the course of […]