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Moustache belongs on Head: Match-winning World Cup effort lifts Travis into Australia’s all-time Movember XI

He says his wife is not a fan but Travis Head’s moustache is clearly working after his brilliant display powered Australia to World Cup glory against India.  The mustachioed opener blazed a superb century to continue a theme of hair-raising performances in all three formats… Read More »Moustache belongs on Head: Match-winning World Cup effort lifts Travis into Australia’s all-time Movember XI

Demetriou calls for cap on salaries for young players to prevent poaching like Roosters luring Suaalii from Souths

Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou would like the NRL to introduce maximum salary amounts for young players which would prevent clubs like the Roosters offering big dollars to lure teenaged prospects like Joseph Suaalii from rival teams.  His idea has merit but there is little likelihood… Read More »Demetriou calls for cap on salaries for young players to prevent poaching like Roosters luring Suaalii from Souths

The need to make Super Rugby stronger and viable in the long term means it is time to expand back to 14 teams

To me, it is as a straightforward decision as they come; New Zealand Rugby, Rugby Australia, SANNZAR and the Super Rugby commissioner should be looking into expanding the competition by 2026. The current playoff structure looks really odd for the competition which makes it boring… Read More »The need to make Super Rugby stronger and viable in the long term means it is time to expand back to 14 teams