As the Waratahs attempt to end three weeks of “frustrating” narrow defeats against the Rebels in Sydney on Friday night, Will Harrison is set to make his long-awaited return to Super Rugby. The Roar can reveal that Harrison is set to come off the bench… Read More »Inspirational Harrison set for first Super Rugby match in 707 days as Tahs out to snap ‘frustrating’ run
Cricket Australia insists Optus Stadium can replace the Gabba as the men’s Test team’s new fortress after handing Perth the first match against India. Officials announced their schedule for this summer on Tuesday, with the WA capital to kick off the five-Test India series on… Read More »Australian cricket 2024-25 schedule CONFIRMED: Perth usurps Gabba ‘fortress’ for opening Test against India
Essendon forward Peter Wright has been suspended for four matches by the AFL Tribunal, for the bump that concussed Sydney’s Harry Cunningham in a spiteful match at the SCG. The AFL had argued for a four-match suspension, while the Bombers asked for three, citing a… Read More »Tribunal verdict IN as Wright learns fate for brutal Swan bump
Wests Tigers may have to deliver on their promise to vacate Leichhardt Oval at the end of the year after the NSW government refused their request to fund an upgrade. The Tigers will play five of their 12 home games this season at Leichhardt Oval… Read More »‘I don’t have spare dollars’: Death sentence for Leichhardt as NSW Premier rejects Tigers’ reno plans
Rugby League dynasties are like monopolies. They are allergic to competition. Brisbane owned a state, Melbourne kept a second set of books, and the Roosters donned a salary cap sombrero. Newly crowned, Penrith’s dynasty feels more old-fashioned, born from solid Rugby League values. Catchments, pathways,… Read More »‘Welcome to Wigan, dickhead’: Rugby league’s a different ball game in the concrete jungle of post-Thatcher Britain