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The players who must be picked, and those who should get avoided, if Maguire picks NSW Origin team on ‘character’

Blues Origin coach Michael Maguire has stated categorically that his intention is to select a NSW team based on character. In the world of rugby league, where integrity appears to consistently play something of a secondary role, Maguire may have a difficult task in sticking… Read More »The players who must be picked, and those who should get avoided, if Maguire picks NSW Origin team on ‘character’

The key reason why the Dees are a fake contender – and how they can become a genuine one

Melbourne’s complete reliance on Clayton Oliver has them positioned as a fake contender and Oliver finding form will completely transform this accidental top-four team. Over the next two weeks, Melbourne plays a couple of genuine flag threats – the undefeated Geelong and a Carlton team… Read More »The key reason why the Dees are a fake contender – and how they can become a genuine one

Rugby Sevens Singapore: Tahs youngster set for debut, Hoops out to impress, new skipper to lead Aussie women

So much rugby, so little time. Not just the Super Rugby Pacific but the U20s Rugby Championship starts on Thursday. Amid that rugby overdose, it’s not suprising that the next round of the World Rugby HSBC SVNS Series in Singapore has come around with little… Read More »Rugby Sevens Singapore: Tahs youngster set for debut, Hoops out to impress, new skipper to lead Aussie women