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Shock in as A-League star wins Asian Cup call, but Graham Arnold leaves big names at home

Bruno Fornaroli has been rewarded for his magnificent start to the A-League Men season with the Uruguayan-born striker named in Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad for the Asian Cup. Two-cap international Fornaroli, 36, scored 12 goals in eight games for Melbourne Victory and has ousted Mathew… Read More »Shock in as A-League star wins Asian Cup call, but Graham Arnold leaves big names at home

Pressure Points: Kevin’s conundrum as 2024 threatens clash of culture vs clash of results at the Rebels

The questions around Australia’s depth are going to continue into 2024, whether the administrators or fans like it or not.  They will continue until such time as the Australian teams are able to produce consistently strong results, and all five franchises play a major role… Read More »Pressure Points: Kevin’s conundrum as 2024 threatens clash of culture vs clash of results at the Rebels

Former Socceroo takes over Euro giants for one game – and delivers worst result ever with loss to amateur team

Ajax Amsterdam’s poor season has gone from bad to worse after they suffered one of the biggest shocks in their history with a 3-2 loss to fourth-tier amateur side USV Hercules in the last 32 of the Dutch Cup, with Australian coach Michael Valkanis left… Read More »Former Socceroo takes over Euro giants for one game – and delivers worst result ever with loss to amateur team

Surprise at top of Test league rankings after Kangaroos cop flogging as England bounce back

Despite getting thrashed 30-0 by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final, Australia have maintained top spot in the end-of-year International Rugby League rankings announcement. Mal Meninga’s team were humbled by the Kiwis but after winning their two previous matches, the World Cup holders have… Read More »Surprise at top of Test league rankings after Kangaroos cop flogging as England bounce back