The word depth in the world of rugby is a positive one; coaches want it, clubs strive to build it and countries around the globe view it as a key metric to ensure success. Until now, depth is something Australia has been without, but it… Read More »Wallabies depth chart: The 93 players that dispel Australian rugby’s lack of talent
Sean Abbott believes Australia’s one-day International series victory against West Indies has unearthed long-term stars of the future. Only four players who played in last year’s victorious World Cup final were available for both of Australia’s two matches since, leading four debutants to earn selection… Read More »‘Long-term options’: Abbott predicts new breed can follow in big dogs’ footsteps for ageing Australian side
The Premier League title race has just got a lot tighter. Arsenal benefited from two second-half errors from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson on Sunday to claim a 3-1 home victory over the league leaders. It enabled the Gunners to move up to second place and just… Read More »‘Schoolboy stuff’, ‘pub team defending’: Liverpool let Arsenal back into title race after Alisson howler
It’s the issue that’s never going away. What can rugby do about concussion? Released last week, provisional findings from a University of Auckland research project found the risk onset for Alzheimer’s Disease was 42% higher for rugby players than the general population, and 17% higher… Read More »The Wrap: Concussion is a key area where Australian rugby can become a leader, not a follower
It would be unfair to Reece Walsh to call 2023 his breakout season. That was in 2021, when he burst onto the scene with the Warriors and was named Rookie of the Year by his fellow players in the RLPA Awards as an 18-year-old. Coming… Read More »Walsh v the NRL: How far can the fullback go now that every team has seen the Broncos’ best move?