As Rugby Australia considers the future of Australian rugby, it is worth reflecting on three critical challenges facing the game down under. 1. How can we restore fan engagement? To restore fan engagement, Super Rugby must deliver what fans want: to watch close matches where… Read More »Expanding, not shrinking, is how to create a competitive and sustainable Australian rugby competition
Ezra Mam has rebuffed an attempt from Spencer Leniu to meet in person and deliver an apology after the racism scandal that has engulfed the NRL since last weekend’s opening matches in Las Vegas. According to Newscorp, the Roosters prop offered to fly to Brisbane… Read More »Shock twist in racism saga as Mam knocks back Leniu over Brisbane apology meeting
Nic White admits facing off against the ACT Brumbies for the first time will be emotional, but says he can’t let the occasion distract him from getting the job done for his new club. The Western Force recruit won’t enter GIO Stadium for Saturday’s Super… Read More »‘Rapidly overtaking me!’ Wallaby’s classy tribute to the man who replaced him
Darwin Nunez has scored the 1,000th goal of Juergen Klopp’s reign in Liverpool’s comfortable 5-1 Europa League win over Sparta Prague, but it wasn’t quite the perfect warm-up for Sunday’s title clash with Manchester City after another potential injury blow. The landmark goal in the… Read More »Liverpool get Salah boost ahead of City blockbuster as Nunez stars in Europa League romp
The Waratahs’ comprehensive win over the Crusaders was the upset of Super Round, and should be celebrated accordingly, but emotionally fuelled desperation cannot be the driver behind their performances in 2024. Head coach Darren Coleman and the Waratahs are a few years down the line… Read More »ANALYSIS: Battle for the gain-line to decide if ‘Tah tough’ Waratahs can go back-to-back against Kiwi teams