Sport

Another Saudi stitch up? Having ruined Australia’s FIFA World Cup dreams, cashed up kingdom threatens Oz Open build-up

Sport
November 7, 2023

The ATP is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia to host a new Masters 1000 tennis tournament in January that could wreck the Australian Open build up here. Outlined to start in 2025, the season-opening tournament would finish just days before the start of the… Read More »Another Saudi stitch up? Having ruined Australia’s FIFA World Cup dreams, cashed up kingdom threatens Oz Open build-up

Wallaroos 2023 review: Cohesion helps team to on-field success as off-field struggles are being addressed

Sport
November 7, 2023

The WXV Tier 1 tournament finished on a high for the Wallaroos with a gutsy win 25-19 over Wales. The weekend also saw Canada defeat France in a bit of a surprise and, in the clash of the Titans, England defeated New Zealand. All three… Read More »Wallaroos 2023 review: Cohesion helps team to on-field success as off-field struggles are being addressed

Want refereeing consistency, take a look in the mirror

Sport
November 7, 2023

Disclaimer: You got me. I’m a Kiwi. A Kiwi who has just penned an article about the refereeing in the Rugby World Cup Final. You’re expecting these words to be bitter, right? Well, I cannot promise I won’t slip into those areas. But I can… Read More »Want refereeing consistency, take a look in the mirror

So long, Steve: Sydney FC sack club legend Corica just three weeks into A-League season

Sport
November 6, 2023

Long-standing Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has been sacked after just three games of the A-League season following the club’s worst ever start to a campaign. He is the second coach to fall already this year, with Melbourne City – who defeated Sydney 2-0 on… Read More »So long, Steve: Sydney FC sack club legend Corica just three weeks into A-League season

What the EPL?!: Ange finally loses – but the 9-man, VAR chaos defeat actually improve his standing?

Sport
November 6, 2023

Tottenham’s evolution under Ange has been nothing short of spectacular, with a new style bedded in and winning matches well before anyone thought that would be possible. Chelsea, under Mauricio Pochettino, have been almost the anti-Spurs: while their style has been pretty well adopted, they… Read More »What the EPL?!: Ange finally loses – but the 9-man, VAR chaos defeat actually improve his standing?