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The Reds performances against Kiwi opposition over the past two weeks are the most impressive back to back by an Australian side since 2014. That is not hyperbole or premature praise. Forget that they lost the first game in golden point time and only just… Read More »‘Breathing life back into Australian rugby’: The Reds revolution and how it can supercharge several Wallaby careers

I’ve seldom been happier to see the All Blacks lose, than during their 2020 and 2022 defeats to Argentina. Now, I don’t relish seeing the All Blacks lose. Well, not all the time anyway. But my interest in rugby extends well beyond the men in… Read More »Two new teams and a big show of faith to two more – how Super Rugby must kick on from a thrilling start to 2024

Constructing a roster is one of the hardest jobs in rugby league – and it’s about to get a lot harder, according to one of the pioneers of data in the sport. Rob Lowe, founder of rugby league’s first data and statistics company in the… Read More »‘How do you know if he’s any good?’: How data, concussion rule changes will reshape recruitment

Wasn’t it great to have the footy back this weekend, regardless of whether there were teams missing? For the most part, there was good action, exciting game narratives and not a lot of dirty play that ties up most of the week with Tribunal discussion… Read More »The AFL didn’t need to rob the NRL’s house with Opening Round – it’s more than big enough already