The untimely death of colourful football coach Terry Venables will mean many things to many people. For Australian sports / football followers, fans, players, pundits, aficionados, the memories of that infamous night at the MCG between the Socceroos and Iran (26 years ago this Wednesday)… Read More »The death of El Tel makes the anniversary of Socceroos’ 1997 shock more painful than usual
I start this article with a cricket story, as you do. A few years ago, I was at a university cricket club, one of the oldest student clubs on campus. We played in the Sydney Shires competition, were quite competitive and successful, things were looking… Read More »How the west was lost again: Rugby’s battler club suffers another blow and this one could be fatal
Indian police in Kashmir have arrested seven university students under tough anti-terrorism laws for alleged intimidation after they celebrated Australia’s victory over India in the Cricket World Cup final. Police said Tuesday that the students were arrested following “anti-India sloganeering and intimidation of others who… Read More »‘Fear and paranoia’: Indian cops arrest students for celebrating Australia’s CWC win, citing anti-terrorism laws
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
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