As part of The Roar’s series looking back at the notable events of 2023, it’s time to say a final farewell to sporting legends who left us. AFL icon Ron Barassi’s death in September led to a flood of tributes for the player and coach… Read More »In memoriam: Notable sporting deaths of 2023 – saying goodbye to legends who’ve left us
Steve Smith added momentum to his push to ensure T20 World Cup selection with a half-century for the Sydney Sixers in a nailbiting eight-run BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades at the SCG. With the Renegades needing 22 runs from the final over for victory… Read More »Smith adds momentum to World Cup push with superb knock as Sixers seamer stars after dad’s sudden death
Tackling above the armpit will be banned in rugby league matches in Britain to “make the sport safer and more accessible at all levels”, governing body Rugby Football League (RFL) has said. The RFL announced on Friday that the permissible tackle height will be lowered… Read More »Rugby league follows union’s lead with rule change to combat high tackle safety concerns
It’s always nice to have someone new around, especially at this time of year, and a spot of hospitality is required. So come in, Mark Nawaqanitawase – it’s lovely to have you here in the NRL. Now obviously, things will be a little different to… Read More »Welcome to the NRL, Mark – here’s everything you need to know about The Greatest Game of All
The Wallabies have a penalty problem. The last five years the Wallabies results have been going backwards since Michael Cheika’s complicated but now nostalgic tenure. What used to be the expectation is now the hope. We should win more than we lose, we should be… Read More »The pain that comes from shooting yourself in the foot: A Wallabies penalty deep dive