It has been widely said by many cheeky Kiwi fans that Aussie teams play second fiddle to New Zealand in Super Rugby Pacific. While it seems to be the case at present, it omits one key fact: whether you are an Australian, New Zealand, Fijian… Read More »Razor is gone, but underestimate Penney’s Crusaders at your peril – and the open spot that could determine their fate
Close your eyes and you can hear Handl’s Zadok the Priest playing in the back of your mind. The UEFA Champions League is back after its winter hiatus, and the much-anticipated knockout stages are upon us. The groups threw up a host of shocks, leaving… Read More »UCL Preview: Haaland set to wreak havoc, Real’s Jude issues and Kane turns Bayern into Spurs
There’s a bit of a 2021 vibe around the place at Brookvale Oval. Not just in that the Sea Eagles are confident, as confident as they have been since their last top four finish, but also in the style of footy that they are committed… Read More »‘We’re hoping to put on a 2021-like display’: Manly stars looking to go back to the future under Seibold
Rugby league kicking off in Las Vegas. The New Zealand Warriors finishing in the top four. Luke Brooks lining up for the Manly Sea Eagles. It’s enough to give Nostradamus a headache. And with another NRL season fast approaching, here’s how things will play out… Read More »Predicting the 2024 NRL season – Panthers’ era over, Dragons to get spoon, Cowboys rising – and the stars under most pressure
It’s beginning to feel like a movie we’ve all seen before. Two months ago, Manchester City were teetering; flirting with the idea of not genuinely contending for the Premier League title. Arsenal had emerged as the title frontrunner, and even Tottenham felt like a genuine… Read More »Closing a chapter of one of football’s great rivalries: Klopp and Pep to again fittingly duel out the final battle for EPL honours