Everything is bigger in Texas, including the sporting shocks. In a Dallas suburb that had never staged a cricket match until last year debutants United States have humbled 2022 finalists Pakistan in a result that sets the T20 World Cup alight. The co-hosts matched Pakistan’s… Read More »USA A-OK: Unheralded Americans pull off last-ball boundary to stun Pakistan in Super Over thriller
Before the gravel-hard, junkyard quick Reds invade Hamilton and go full cowbell silencing, we should applaud their regular season revival. Regardless of whether the favoured Chiefs win at home, or the visitors take a famous scalp, the year-on-year gains of rugby fortunes in Queensland should… Read More »Inside the Reds-naissance: Five areas where Les Kiss’ 2024 team has upgraded on last year
Harley Reid may be the headline act, but West Coast has plenty of long-term prospects that have taken strides forward in 2024. It’s been a tough few years for the Eagles and the AFL world has treated the club as more of a punchline, than… Read More »Why Harley Reid is just one drawcard of an impressive, improving young group at the Eagles
Joseph Suaalii will be spending the next month on the sidelines after his Origin debut nightmare, so the Blues will have to bring in a centre – but the reshuffle could lead to an entirely new-look interchange pick. Regardless of whether the Roosters centre elects… Read More »Time will Trell: Why Mitchell is a tantalising pick for Origin II – but not replacing Suaalii at centre
Apparently there was some non-NRL rugby league game played on Wednesday night. Not much happened judging from the post-match coverage. Now, back to the premiership. Although not quite, there are only six matches on this week because of the State of Origin schedule again getting… Read More »The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions, Round 14: Tough week to pick as Origin causes havoc with teams