Reunited with his old Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan at St George Illawarra, Jack Bird is adamant he can thrive in the centres and recapture the sparkling form that once earned him State of Origin honours. Bird has endured a career with more downs than ups since he helped the Sharks win the 2016 premiership under […]
Alyssa Healy wants to help take Australia’s all-conquering women’s cricket team to even greater heights after officially replacing Meg Lanning as captain across all three formats. Gun wicketkeeper-batter Healy filled in for Lanning as skipper for extended spells over the past two years, including during this year’s Ashes. Now the 33-year-old, who was named vice-captain […]
Tennis showman Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will miss a second consecutive Australian Open through injury after failing to overcome a wrist issue. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist wasn’t listed in the main draw entry list released on Thursday and had always appeared unlikely to compete in his home slam, saying last month the “stars needed […]
The Roosters are on course to be given salary cap relief following their acquisition of Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase but they won’t get any favours if they lure Joseph Suaalii back from rugby. Granting salary cap exemptions for rugby recruits was discussed at the ARL Commission meeting on Thursday and is set to be rubber-stamped […]
As part of The Roar’s series looking back at the notable events of 2023, it’s time to say a final farewell to sporting legends who left us. AFL icon Ron Barassi’s death in September led to a flood of tributes for the player and coach who gained nationwide fame over his glorious career. The first […]
