Never has a season preview been filled with such dread. The financial clouds hang over Melbourne like the grim reaper, and it almost feels bizarre that they are set to kick off their season under such unease. When it comes to doing season previews, usually you… Read More »Now or never for the Melbourne Rebels, as Australia’s five-franchise structure faces the final test
When Joe Schmidt was announced as Eddie Jones’ successor last month, many were pleasantly surprised. Others, however, questioned what it said about Australia’s coaching pathways. After all, Schmidt’s appointment meant he was the third foreigner out of the past six coaches to lead the Wallabies.… Read More »‘Our system is failing’: The ‘crisis’ sinking Australian rugby – and the ‘crucified’ coach that shows it
The 2024 AFL season is here! Not officially – no, the first bounce of the season proper isn’t for another few weeks, but The Roar’s annual countdown of the league’s top 50 players has arrived. If you’re new here, it’s all very simple. Five Roar… Read More »The Roar’s AFL top 50 players, 20-11: Big Max or Bulldogs giant – who is the AFL’s best ruckman?
Texi Smith goes BANG in the Roar’s A-League tips and predictions, clocking up six from seven in a week of relatively predictable results. Battlers Brisbane and Western United begin Round 18 on Friday night up north, before the Sky Blues meet the other Sky Blues… Read More »The Roar’s A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 18
In the two years since South Sydney decided to cast Adam Reynolds adrift there has been plenty of debate about whether it was the right call to move on a fading veteran or whether they should have kept him around. The debate is over. It… Read More »Debate is over: Rabbitohs should regret Reynolds roster clanger as Broncos half gets last laugh with contract extension