‘Tis the season for giving, and after receiving so much from the NRL over the last 12 months, it seemed only appropriate that we show our appreciation with a present or two. Rugby league doesn’t lack for big blokes with beards, but we think we… Read More »An action man, a donkey, a Tibetan singing bowl?: What every NRL club wants to get in their Christmas stocking
There hasn’t been a lead-up to a Boxing Day Test this uninspiring for a long time. Rain is forecast for the first couple of days, David Warner’s Perth ton removed the only element of Australian selection intrigue and there is an air of inevitability about… Read More »Multi-format contests loom as better option for most opponents than only playing fait accompli Test series
The icy relationship between potential superstar Zion Williams and the New Orleans Pelicans is at an extraordinary fork in the road. What happens in the next few months could determine whether a franchise with lacklustre history finally becomes an NBA title contender or if Williamson… Read More »Zion vs Pelicans heavyweight battle could end in tears … or glory, depending on his next move
Rugby league fans will know a certain adage. Call it what you will: an opportunity missed, a shot in the foot. You don’t need to hear the whole line again. Just know it happened again. At this time of the year, heading into 2024, there… Read More »Reaching a fractured US rugby league market will be difficult – even when the NRL actually targets the right code
San Diego Padres updated Team Outlook after Relief Pitcher Yuki Matsui was acquired on a five-year from Japan. The dynamic relief pitcher is expected to play a key role in the San Diego bullpen, as closer Josh Hader is a free agent this offseason. The… Read More »Padres Updated Outlook: RP Yuki Matsui Acquired