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On Monday 29th April, at the Rugby Australia 2024 AGM, the Voting Members of Rugby Australia endorsed the proposed two new Directors and two out of the three re-nominated incumbent Directors to RA’s Board. This, as would be clear to those who read my earlier… Read More »Where to now for Rugby Australia? Survey that reveals fans’ staggering levels of pessimism

There were many disgusted by the overall spectacle at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon when the Phoenix and Victory played out a cagey 0-0 semi-final draw. Sure, the football was different to what we often see in a seven-goal epic at Cooper’s Stadium on a… Read More »Get rid of the A-League pretenders: We want to see the Mariners bombard the Phoenix bus, the perfect grand final in waiting

If you’re Adam O’Brien, you’re probably not used to being spoiled for choice. The Knights coach has often had a pretty obvious first choice line-up to pick from, and until this year, it was a case of getting the guys you had to perform above… Read More »Knight and day: Newcastle were one of the best sides to watch in 2023, but their attack has disappeared in 2024

Rugby league needs a rethink on the time-honoured notion of players “soldiering on in the field of battle” while injured.  It’s a philosophy which has permeated the sport’s folklore since it began.  Rugby league is a tough sport and that will forever be the case… Read More »Rugby league needs to rethink the fine line between being brave and foolhardy in keeping injured players on the field