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
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
Glenn Maxwell’s superb hundred has single-handedly catapulted Australia to a miraculous last-ball win over India by five wickets in the third Twenty20 at Guwahati. Australia were behind the pace throughout their pursuit of India’s imposing 3-222 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (Wednesday morning AEDT)… Read More »21 off the last over? Maxwell does it again as blistering ton catapults Australia to victory in final-ball thriller
They say there’s no substitute for speed in rugby. Now, less than nine months out from the Olympics, Australia’s men’s sevens team has not one but two flyers ready to take the world by storm. Meet Henry Palmer and Hadley Tonga, who both run the… Read More »Meet Australia’s answer to Boks duo Kolbe and Kurt-Lee – and how they could change the way the little men are seen
Here’s a thought experiment for you: close your eyes, think of each of the 17 NRL clubs, and picture who the most important person there is. There’s a decent chance you’ll get a coach – Trent Robinson, Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy – or a player… Read More »Pressure Points: Gus is the centre of attention at the Dogs – and he’ll be the fall guy if they fail in 2024