Surely the biggest conundrum facing football in these parts is the fact that of the 59,155 fans who turned up at Optus Stadium, most of them want nothing to do with the domestic leagues. There was a record crowd for a football game on hand to see the Matildas crush the Philippines 8-0 at Optus […]
Exclusive: Path clear for McKellar to return as Wallabies coach despite Leicester job, Cheika’s update on future
If Rugby Australia want Dan McKellar, the door isn’t closed on him returning to replace Eddie Jones. McKellar, The Roar can reveal, has a clause in his contract that would allow him to coach the Wallabies. With a British and Irish Lions series less than two years away and a home World Cup only two […]
The World Cup Wrap: France 2023 got a final befitting the host nation – imperfect, baffling and historic
The 10th Rugby World Cup is over. After seven weeks, at times drawn out, at others exhilarating, South Africa has become the first nation to win four trophies, edging out New Zealand 12-11, in a gripping final, in Paris. This was a final befitting of the host nation, France. Not always perfect, not always easy […]
‘Deplorable’ batting stumbling block and costly bowling problem: Australia’s two glaring issues to fix at World Cup
The tight win over New Zealand virtually sealed Australia’s World Cup semi-final spot but they could be cannon fodder in the knockout stage if they don’t fix two glaring issues. Their middle order continues to misfire and their established new-ball trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are being bashed around in the […]
Vikings Updated Outlook: Kirk Cousins Torn Achilles
Minnesota Vikings updated Team Outlook after starting Quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a Torn Achilles against Green Bay. Cousins played great to start the season, passing for 2331 yards and 18 passes across his 8 starts before his injury. The Vikings will turn to backup Jaren Hall and newly-acquired Josh Dobbs to play Quarterback. View the […]