The Sheffield Shield returns and with it all the drama and intrigue around who is voted off Test selection island next. Stay tuned for the latest episode of Surviv… I mean, the Sheffield Shield. Queensland v Tasmania (The Gabba, Brisbane) 3 Sentence SummaryA typically tricky… Read More »Round 7 Sheffield Shield wrap – Who’s keeping their spot at the head of the Test queue?
You know the NRL off-season has been quiet when the big story (at least of those less relevant to the upcoming season) revolves around whether the North Sydney Bears actually have 200,000 members. In fairness to NRL Chairman Peter V’Landys, when he touted that figure… Read More »Want the Bears back? Then get real – forget about North Sydney Oval and commit to genuine NRL expansion
The Melbourne Rebels have accused Rugby Australia of seeking to “destroy” the current Super Rugby Pacific structure by deliberately underfunding its member unions and lambasted the national union for their unrestricted World Cup budget blowout. A leaked document, written by the Melbourne Rebels Board and… Read More »Leaked document says RA out to ‘destroy Super Rugby’ and ‘turn members against each other’ as Rebels’ pain comes to light
The 2024 season is rapidly approaching, and like every one that’s gone before, it will ultimately end in disappointment for the fans of every club but one, so it’s important to not only hang on to fond memories of premiership victories while you can, but… Read More »Can you remember your team’s last victory lap – and what’s the likelihood of them winning Grand Final anytime soon?
Penrith’s Premiership-winning hooker Mitch Kenny has been served with a breach notice by the NRL in connection with a social media post made over the Christmas period that appeared to reference cocaine. The player has been specifically charged with bringing the game into disrepute and… Read More »‘Ignore trolls who grabbed my phone’: Panthers star charged by NRL over ‘Boxing Day lines’ post