New Zealand have returned to winning ways at the World Cup following a four-match slump as they defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to all but secure their place in the semi-finals. Opening batsmen Devon Conway (45) and Rachin Ravindra… Read More »Black Caps hand Pakistan mission impossible in race for final World Cup semi spot by smashing Sri Lanka
Another week and another sacked coach has the A-League on the tips of Australian sporting fans’ lips, as Steve Corica departs the club he served for near 20 years. Sydney FC supporters will be expecting to see an immediate change when the team takes on… Read More »The Roar’s A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 4
With the Finals over and the November 1 contract deadline passed, we can officially declare the NRL’s silly season open. Into the morass of gossip and conjecture, we will bring sanity, with the relaunch of Smart Signings, our dissection of where clubs are weak, what… Read More »Smart Signings: The Bulldogs have signed so many players – so why haven’t they solved their biggest problem?
After years of New Zealand dominating Super Rugby, the usual post-World Cup shake-up has rocked the competition. The Crusaders have lost their all-conquering coach and headline acts, the Chiefs’ starch has gone and the Blues have also seen their main act, Beauden Barrett, depart. In… Read More »ANALYSIS: Every Super Rugby team rated – and why Australia will make up ground on New Zealand
Of the 243 players who have worn the various incarnations of the Australian men’s ODI uniform, few have divided opinion about their merit as much as Marcus Stoinis. His teammates and many fans love what he brings to the team as a hard-hitting all-rounder with… Read More »The Stoinis conundrum: All-rounder yet again failing to deliver as Australia keep tinkering to find best World Cup line-up