Let’s not mince words here: many an Australian commentator and rugby fan was dreading Rounds Ten and 11 this year in Super Rugby Pacific. Coming into the last fortnight, Australia’s Super Rugby sides were enjoying a resurgence in form compared to previous seasons – which… Read More »Australia’s SRP sides may have fallen at trans-Tasman hurdle – but three signs point to a closing gap
On the eve of the men’s semi-finals and after the culmination of the women’s season last Saturday afternoon, interest in the A-Leagues and the quality product that has been on show in season 2023/24 is at fever pitch. It is that pleasing reality and the… Read More »Show us the bottom line! Football fans deserve to know the state of the APL’s finances and the leagues they support
As far as flags go, Fremantle and St Kilda are clubs with the two saddest histories in the AFL, having only won one premiership between them – and even then, the Saints’ triumph was way back in the days of black and white TV. The… Read More »From injuries to coaching decisions and even umpiring calls, it’s all going wrong at Richmond in 2024
Coaching Queensland and coaching New South Wales might look like similar jobs, but are actually vastly different. The Maroons boss tends to work off a more limited layer pool but benefits from a more supportive environment, whereas the Blues equivalent is presented with a plethora… Read More »Fullback to the future: Why Madge’s choice for the Blues 1 jumper will define how his side plays
Anyone who goes to watch a rugby game in Australia will be familiar with the loud and often aggressive voices from the stands urging players to stop kicking. This cultural phenomenon can be witnessed at club and school games, no matter the age group or… Read More »Australian rugby is so reluctant to develop a kicking game – and that’s a big mistake