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‘Everything was approved’: Eddie hits back at $2.6m RWC budget blow-out, says Wallabies can build team around young gun

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has hit back at suggestions he went on an unapproved spending spree throughout last year’s World Cup campaign, saying “everything was approved”. The veteran coach, who sensationally left the Wallabies following last year’s disaster and joined Japan almost immediately, also… Read More »‘Everything was approved’: Eddie hits back at $2.6m RWC budget blow-out, says Wallabies can build team around young gun

‘As much talent as Warner come coming through’: Ponting’s big call as Fraser-McGurk gets late IPL contract

Jake Fraser-McGurk has landed a chance to show off his exciting batting talent in the Indian Premier League, having been snapped up as a late replacement by Delhi Capitals. The 21-year-old Australian prospect has been announced as a late replacement for injured South African paceman… Read More »‘As much talent as Warner come coming through’: Ponting’s big call as Fraser-McGurk gets late IPL contract

Points of emphasis: NBA taking steps to rein in scoring explosion after pendulum swings in offensive fashion

The pendulum has swung way too far towards offence in the NBA and the referees are finally doing something about it.  After the three-point revolution has led to scores going up and up, the NBA has decided enough is enough and they’re actually empowering referees… Read More »Points of emphasis: NBA taking steps to rein in scoring explosion after pendulum swings in offensive fashion

Win for the ages: The uncanny deja vu in Blues’ 46-point comeback against Brisbane, and how it could be an ‘auspicious omen’

Carlton’s astonishing victory over Brisbane was remarkable not only for the Blues’ extraordinary comeback but also because of an intriguing link to the past.  The opposition was the premiership favourite, and the Blues’ recent record against this talented side provided meagre cause for optimism. Moreover,… Read More »Win for the ages: The uncanny deja vu in Blues’ 46-point comeback against Brisbane, and how it could be an ‘auspicious omen’