Bowling allrounder Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia’s Test squad as Pat Cummins’ team embarks on a red-ball tour of New Zealand for the first time in eight years. Neser is the only inclusion after Australia’s Test series against Pakistan and West Indies this… Read More »Popular star recalled as Aussies reveal Test squad for New Zealand tour
As the 1947 NSWRFL season approached its climax, things were looking up for Canterbury-Bankstown. They were minor premiers, having finished three points ahead of premiers Balmain, and were prohibitive favourites to capture the club’s third premiership. The veteran front-row trio of Roy Kirkaldy, Eddie Burns… Read More »‘Scandal’, ‘debacle’, ‘fiasco’: ‘Canter-beery’ Bankstown’s disastrous visit to Brisbane in 1947
Australia’s cricket teenagers are one step away from emulating their seniors – by lifting the Under-19 World Cup in a final against India. The teenage lads, spearheaded by their record-breaking pace gun Tom Straker and guided to victory by cool head Raf MacMillan, battled into… Read More »‘I don’t know what happened but it’s awesome’: Aussie U19s scrape into World Cup final by solitary run in cliffhanger
The Sydney Roosters are bracing themselves for the departure of one of their biggest stars with Kiwi international Joey Manu set to leave the club at the end of the year to take up a deal in rugby union. According to reports in the Sydney… Read More »Roosters rocked by another code switch as Golden Boot winner set to leave for French or Japanese union
Seattle adds a new festival to its yearly activities with 206 Blast Fest, a new grindcore and powerviolence festival hosted by Audio/Violence Productions. Staring tomorrow, February 9, and running through Saturday, February 10, 206 Blast Fest features 22 different sets from bands like Endorphins Lost, Sidetracked,… Read More »206 Blast Fest Arrives in Seattle for the First Time This Weekend