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RA must not fixate on an Aussie coach – why Ronan O’Gara is best choice to lead Wallabies after the Eddie calamity

In 2022 I opined the “worst decision Rugby Australia could make for the Wallabies in 2023 would be to hire Eddie Jones as their headman.” This was not breathless baiting. My rationale was stated: “As he grows into the role, pet projects will eclipse methodology,… Read More »RA must not fixate on an Aussie coach – why Ronan O’Gara is best choice to lead Wallabies after the Eddie calamity

Rugby News: Cane urges All Blacks rethink on OS stars, rugby’s shocking death threat problem exposed

All Blacks captain Sam Cane wants New Zealand Rugby to review their eligibility rules, with the Kiwis set to be affected by overseas contracts next year. Cane and Ardie Savea will remain eligible for the national team after contracted sabbaticals in Japan but there are… Read More »Rugby News: Cane urges All Blacks rethink on OS stars, rugby’s shocking death threat problem exposed

‘What a load of s–t’: Newcastle left fuming after VAR ‘robbery’ cruels Magpies out of famous PSG win

Manchester City and Newcastle United have both been involved in highly dramatic, and in the Magpies’ case controversial, endings to their Champions League matches. In Paris, the hosts netted a controversial 97th-minute penalty to earn a share of the points with Newcastle. Alexander Isak had… Read More »‘What a load of s–t’: Newcastle left fuming after VAR ‘robbery’ cruels Magpies out of famous PSG win

History in the making as props dominate the Golden Boot shortlist – with Fish the clear favourite

The shortlist for the International Rugby League (IRL) Golden Boot Award has been announced, with a host of hard-runners listed for the top prizes. In the Men’s competition, James Fisher-Harris is the frontrunner to succeed last year’s Golden Boot winner Joey Manu after captaining the… Read More »History in the making as props dominate the Golden Boot shortlist – with Fish the clear favourite

Sit down, shut up: Soccer considers adopting rugby rule change to combat dissent and tactical fouls

Sin bins should be trialled at higher levels of football following their successful implementation in the grassroots game, the sport’s lawmaking body has agreed. Temporary dismissals of players for offences such as dissent and specific tactical fouls were backed by the International Football Association Board… Read More »Sit down, shut up: Soccer considers adopting rugby rule change to combat dissent and tactical fouls