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Fears for Rebels’ future as debt threatens their Super Rugby existence – but CEO says ‘we will be fine’

The future of the Melbourne Rebels is in serious doubt, with the Super Rugby franchise battling to stay financially afloat. The Roar understands the Australian Super Rugby franchise has up to $9 million of debt – and there are great fears the sum of money is… Read More »Fears for Rebels’ future as debt threatens their Super Rugby existence – but CEO says ‘we will be fine’

Australia’s quartet of quality will soon be most prolific in Test history – but never the greatest

Australia’s awesome foursome are within striking distance of becoming the most prolific wicket-taking quartet in Test cricket history but they’ll never be the greatest. The Blues brothers of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon now have 390 wickets to their name in… Read More »Australia’s quartet of quality will soon be most prolific in Test history – but never the greatest

Matt Todd is ready for the next step in his rugby coaching career with the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific

At the age of 35, and having played 140 games for the Crusaders, Matt Todd has now been appointed as assistant coach to Rob Penney for New Zealand’s Southern ‘juggernaut’ club. Todd was well known and respected for his pilfering skills as a number 7,… Read More »Matt Todd is ready for the next step in his rugby coaching career with the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific

From boos to runs: Mitch Marsh’s Test redemption has been a remarkable story, but why have so many missed telling it?

As the first test of the summer ended it was a shame that the mainstream media pack missed the trick, or at least missed the story. These guys who are paid to look for the wonderful narratives that we so enjoy in sports, in my… Read More »From boos to runs: Mitch Marsh’s Test redemption has been a remarkable story, but why have so many missed telling it?