Tony Popovic, 0-5 and out: Victory coach departs after latest Grand Final failure

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Melbourne Victory are on the hunt for a new A-League Men head coach after confirming Tony Popovic will not renew his contract. Former Socceroos defender Popovic spent three seasons at the Victory, leading the club to an Australia Cup title as well as an ALM semi-final and grand final. The 50-year-old’s final act in charge […]

Abdo talks up PNG but Bears could snubbed yet again – Jets set to jump the queue with Perth to be next new team

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Andrew Abdo has emphasised the NRL must believe a Papua New Guinea team can be genuinely competitive before it is given the green light to enter an expanded competition. The league will take the next step towards expansion in coming weeks, with a bidding process to be unveiled following the next ARL Commission meeting on […]

Samoan bolter, sevens stars picked in Joe Schmidt’s latest selection as Wallaby coach

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Josh Canham’s tear-stained face will go down as an enduring memory of his hometown club’s heartbreaking Super Rugby farewell, but the young lock’s big-hearted performances have put him a step closer to a Wallabies debut under Joe Schmidt. Canham, to no one’s surprise, is one of a dozen Rebels who The Roar believes are required […]

Carter Gordon’s shock code switch: Wallabies No.10 announces NRL move

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Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon has announced he’s joining NRL’s Gold Coast Titans in 2025. The Melbourne Rebels No.10 played eight times for the Wallabies and was picked for the Wirld Cup. In a statement the 23-year-old said he was excited to move to the Gold Coast and test himself in the NRL. “I’m excited with […]

Super Rugby Pacific semifinal teams: Slips back as Larkham beefs up bench with 6-2 split

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The final four will battle out the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals this weekend with the Brumbies flying the Australian flag and three Kiwi sides also looking to reach the final. Check out all the team selections and news as it’s revealed below. (Times are AEST) Friday Blues vs Brumbies, 5.05pm Wallaby prop James Slipper has […]