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The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have begun. Two Aussies down, the Brumbies remain. Yes, the sole contender outside the semifinalists, the Queensland Reds, scored three tries and forced 223 tackles to be made in their loss to the surgical Chiefs, who only needed 43% of… Read More »Super Rugby semifinals preview: A battle of the ballers and a muck the ruck, slash the tyres scrap to decide the final two

It feels like a story all too familiar for the Crows under Matthew Nicks as the club merely limps its way through another season. There must be something in the water South Australian coaches drink because neither team seems willing to accept its shortcomings and… Read More »‘Could be another real chase towards mediocrity’: Why it’s time the Crows’ board and Nicks start listening to the fans

It’s time for one of the most celebrated milestones in recent AFL history, a commemoration of a beloved, cherished and occasionally controversial figure in modern footy who has brought his fans untold joy and will no doubt be celebrated across Melbourne for his special day.… Read More »The Roar’s AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 14: Should the Tigers be favourites for Dusty’s 300th?

The bench warmer tag in the modern game of rugby league holds no insignificance. The 14 to 17 jerseys used to have a stigma but now it is a role cut out for a specialised player, breeding a unique impact that only certain characters can… Read More »Fantastic four: The NRL’s best interchange bench weapons making sudden impact in increasingly important role

Many a criticism is made in regards to the robotic nature of modern rugby league and amid all the mayhem, natural talent and off-the-cuff play, there are formulaic elements to the game that can look quite tedious at times. Yet it is the demanded precision… Read More »Why the NRL should bring in automatic sin bins for any player who bothers referee unless it’s the captain