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Game’s gone soft, huh? League’s tough enough without dangerous incidents getting feather touch from judiciary

The game of rugby league, particularly at the professional level, is tough enough without players being subjected to unnecessary risk of injury.  There have been a string of incidents to start the NRL season which in most other sports would result in lengthy bans.  And… Read More »Game’s gone soft, huh? League’s tough enough without dangerous incidents getting feather touch from judiciary

More ‘Scary Schmidt’ than ‘Sleepy Joe’: Ireland tales that show the new Wallabies coach could be a polarising figure

Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Wallaby coach has been widely acclaimed. Here is a coach who is world class offering to take on the poisoned Wallaby chalice. Lucky, right? The consensus seems to be ‘right man, right place, right time’. But having spent a considerable time… Read More »More ‘Scary Schmidt’ than ‘Sleepy Joe’: Ireland tales that show the new Wallabies coach could be a polarising figure

Don’t count ’em out just yet: Geelong silence doubters with a strong start to the season

In the unpredictable world of Australian Rules Football, the Geelong Cats have swiftly dispelled any doubts cast upon them with a commanding start to their 2024 campaign. Emerging victorious in their opening two fixtures, the Cats have not only showcased their prowess on the field… Read More »Don’t count ’em out just yet: Geelong silence doubters with a strong start to the season

Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint talking points: Clinical Red Bulls, Fords implode and short races praised

Almost a month had passed since the season-opening Bathurst 500 for the 2024 Supercars championship, as the appetite for racing became ravishing ahead of the Australian Grand Prix support round in Melbourne. With shortened sprint races due to being relegated out of the pit lane… Read More »Supercars Melbourne SuperSprint talking points: Clinical Red Bulls, Fords implode and short races praised