I am not a Victorian by birth or inclination. I am a migrant to Australia and for this I am forever grateful. My wife and I have been lovers of rugby union for many decades. When the Melbourne Rebels ‘arrived’ in Melbourne we were pleased… Read More »‘Insidious and arrogant’: A diehard Melbourne supporter on what really killed the Rebels
14 down, 10 to go. As the AFL chugs through its bye rounds, a six-game weekend still provided plenty of entertainment – and controversy – to last us the week until it all starts again. Scoring was back in a big way – six of… Read More »Six Points: Roos cop the mother of all stitch-ups, Clarko’s coaching howler, and Horse does star Swan dirty
Michael Maguire is putting his faith in Mitchell Moses, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray as part of five changes to his team in a bid to salvage the Blues’ State of Origin hopes for game two in Melbourne on June 26. Nicho Hynes has lost… Read More »NSW Origin II team ANNOUNCED: Maguire wields axe to shake up Blues squad with five changes
The Panthers grinded to a 26-18 win in a quality contest in Newcastle, as the Knights put it up to the competition heavyweights with a promising surge that ultimately yielded nothing more than a moral victory. It was the experience and energy of Jarome Luai… Read More »Penrith too professional in Newcastle as Luai and Edwards seal Blues spots despite gallant Knights showing some ticker
A fired-up Shane Richardson has taken aim at the NRL’s broadcast partner, Fox Sports, claiming the network’s coverage of Wests Tigers is riddled with “lies and innuendo”. Speaking at a members’ function prior to Saturday’s 18-10 win over Gold Coast at Leichhardt Oval, the Tigers… Read More »‘The bulls–t on NRL360’: Tigers boss unloads on Fox Sports for ‘lies and innuendo’