The shortlist for the International Rugby League (IRL) Golden Boot Award has been announced, with a host of hard-runners listed for the top prizes. In the Men’s competition, James Fisher-Harris is the frontrunner to succeed last year’s Golden Boot winner Joey Manu after captaining the Kiwis to victory in the Pacific Championships. He is in […]
Sin bins should be trialled at higher levels of football following their successful implementation in the grassroots game, the sport’s lawmaking body has agreed. Temporary dismissals of players for offences such as dissent and specific tactical fouls were backed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) at its annual business meeting. IFAB board members also […]
Glenn Maxwell’s superb hundred has single-handedly catapulted Australia to a miraculous last-ball win over India by five wickets in the third Twenty20 at Guwahati. Australia were behind the pace throughout their pursuit of India’s imposing 3-222 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (Wednesday morning AEDT) before coming from the clouds thanks to Maxwell (104no off […]
They say there’s no substitute for speed in rugby. Now, less than nine months out from the Olympics, Australia’s men’s sevens team has not one but two flyers ready to take the world by storm. Meet Henry Palmer and Hadley Tonga, who both run the 100 metres at well under 11 seconds and were schoolboy […]
Here’s a thought experiment for you: close your eyes, think of each of the 17 NRL clubs, and picture who the most important person there is. There’s a decent chance you’ll get a coach – Trent Robinson, Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy – or a player – Latrell Mitchell, Shaun Johnson, Daly Cherry-Evans – and that […]
