Central Coast Mariners became the first Australian club to win the AFC Cup as Mark Jackson’s side triumphed 1-0 over Lebanon’s Al-Ahed to claim the trophy in Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Stadium. Substitute Alou Kuol scored six minutes from time to seal the win in the… Read More »Mariners strike gold in the Middle East with history-making AFC Cup triumph
Round 9 had some great rugby league games in a week many thought would be a walkover, but sadly once again we find ourselves stuck in referee bashing land. Here come your talking points from the weekend. A shameful weekend Some time today the NRL’s… Read More »NRL Round 9 Talking Points: Abuse of Kasey Badger is way out of line – on and off the field
It was a difficult weekend for Hall and Oates fans, with news coming through of the duo’s official split. Never mind that their last top-ten single was way back in 1988, or that it feels a lot like discovering your grandparents no longer sleep together.… Read More »The Wrap: Rugby Australia gaslights Rebels staff and why ‘I Can’t Go For That’
Souths and Parramatta have soaked up plenty of headlines in 2024 but North Queensland and the Warriors are starting to rival them for the dubious distinction of being the NRL’s biggest under-achievers. Despite being considered title contenders in the pre-season, South Sydney’s hopes are now… Read More »NRL Power Rankings: Round 9 – Alarm bells ringing at Cowboys and Warriors, Bennett defying odds yet again at Dolphins
Paul Izzo has inspired Melbourne Victory to one of the greatest-ever A-League Men escapes as they rose from the ashes to beat Melbourne City on penalties and advance into a semi-final showdown with Wellington. Goalkeeper Izzo saved three City penalties and scored one himself to… Read More »Izzo good: Goalkeeper the hero with epic saves, cheeky act as Victory pip City in elimination final CLASSIC