The ACT Brumbies’ struggles against New Zealand opposition in 2024 has been a shock. The side is heavily laden with Wallabies and has strong cohesion from years gone by, and what makes their struggles against the top Kiwi sides all the more worrying is that… Read More »ANALYSIS: Single biggest issue causing Brumbies headaches – and why it can be traced back to Fisher’s departure
Canterbury’s board have vowed to “vigorously defend” themselves against a $4 million civil case from former player Jackson Topine, amid claims he suffered a psychiatric injury while at the NRL club. The Bulldogs board met on Wednesday night, one day after Topine’s legal team submitted… Read More »NRL News: Bulldogs board to ‘vigorously defend’ Topine $4m wrestling claim, Trindall ban won’t derail Sharks
Nikita Tszyu has overcome a nasty mid-fight moment to score a unanimous points win over Danilo Creati and retain his Australian super welterweight title at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Tszyu (9-0, 8 KOs) caught Creati (8-2-1, 1 KO), with some powerful left hand shots in the… Read More »‘I wasn’t concerned, I’ve copped worse’: No knockout for Nikita with Tszyu pushed all the way by Italian challenger
The only real selection debate for Billy Slater has been settled by Kalyn Ponga’s untimely foot injury. Newcastle’s captain was probably unlikely to get the nod ahead of Reece Walsh for the Queensland fullback jersey in Origin I but Slater was keeping his options open… Read More »Queensland Maroons 2024 State of Origin predicted team: Slater set to make changes after injuries sideline certain selections
There’s no disputing that season 2024 has been entertaining and tough to predict. Coming into Round 7 Geelong are the only team that’s undefeated, while at the other end of the ladder, North Melbourne is the solitary team that’s failed to win a game. All… Read More »The crucial cogs of AFL’s Round 7: Which players need to be the difference makers?