Australia, astonishingly, deigned to make the lengthy journey to New Zealand for their first Test series over there in eight years. Excited at the rare presence of his baggy green visitors, Tim Southee won the toss and accepted the rare present of a bigly green… Read More »‘Keep this up and Australia might wait 16 years before touring next time’: The Liebke Report Card
When Nathan Lyon was taken out of the attack after just two overs on the fourth morning in Wellington, New Zealand, as far off as their target of 369 remained, would have been forgiven for thinking the momentum was theirs. Instead, the Australian off-spinner instantly… Read More »Joy of six: Lyon dismembers Black Caps as Aussies surge to commanding win, 1-0 series lead
Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan will shoulder the blame for his side’s disappointing 4-1 loss to cross-city rivals Sydney FC. In his first match back since serving a two-game ban for his explosive comments on referees, the Wanderers were monstered by a rampant Sky Blues… Read More »‘I take full responsibility’: Rudan can’t blame refs this time after Wanderers embarrassed in derby demolition
Exhausted, injury-hit and relying on a bunch of academy prospects, Liverpool continue to pull off victories in the business end of Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge. No Premier League win by the Reds has ever been sealed as late as the one at Nottingham… Read More »Liverpool continue ‘ridiculous’ purple patch but furious team owner chases ref down tunnel over stoppage time winner
We’ve had our appetites whetted by a host of practice games and the Community Series, and now the AFL’s season proper is just days away. That means only one thing here on The Roar – it’s time for the AFL Oracle to make its return!… Read More »AFL Oracle: There’s always one! Which of last year’s bottom five is September-bound in 2024?