If there’s one thing I’ve learned from following rugby league for many years it’s to never underestimate Roosters’ supremo Nick Politis. Despite being educated in Queensland, “Uncle Nick” has proven time and time again that he’s at least two steps ahead of the opposition, and if anyone knows when to hold them and when to […]
As Australian rugby bemoaned yet another dose of disappointment following Mark Nawaqanitawase’s cross-code signing, the game’s highest-profile player, Taniela Tupou, was unveiled at his new Super Rugby franchise in what shapes as a crunch period for the game down under. Fit and injury-free, Taniela Tupou says he wants to put the past two injury-plagued seasons, […]
The Roar of the crowd has taken a sneaky lead in the tipping after six rounds and the experts are struggling with the unpredictability the A-League always offers. Round 7 looks a nightmare for tipping and a ripper for fans, with a desperate match between the Mariners and Western United opening the weekend, before Perth […]
Scott Robertson’s former teammate Andrew Mehrtens says the new All Blacks coach wouldn’t have made a good coach in the “old model” he had in his playing days – but backed him as the right man for right now. Mehrtens told NZ radio show The Platform that Razor has the skillset to make a success […]
High-flying Aston Villa have produced a stunning performance to beat champions Manchester City 1-0 in the EPL thanks to a second-half strike from Leon Bailey. The result meant Villa climbed above City, who again badly missed the suspended Rodri and are now without a win in four games, into third place – but coach Unai […]
