On May 30th a process was started to change the way rugby in NZ is governed, one with significant implications for NZ rugby’s relationship with Australian rugby, particularly in Super Rugby. What began as a process to have the board of NZ Rugby [NZR] reform… Read More »NZ Rugby’s civil war: How Australian Super Rugby clubs could suffer collateral damage
Tim Cahill stands head and shoulders above other Socceroo goal scorers, both in terms of quantity and quality – and the national team has longed for the discovery of a player capable of emulating his goal-scoring feats between 2004 and 2018. As Graham Arnold’s current… Read More »Yoda and Yengi: Is Kusini the Socceroo destined to bring balance to the Australian football galaxy?
The ACT Brumbies are once again flying the flag for the Australian sides in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals. The third-placed Brumbies reaped the rewards for their 12-2 season, playing the sixth-placed Highlanders in the quarter final, a side they disposed of in strong form.… Read More »The Brumbies are playing a more aggressive and lethal style. Their kicking is key to a semifinal upset
The best of luck to anyone casting tips this week because the Round 15 draw has eight games where nobody can predict the outcome with total certainty. Although our experts think they have the good oil – take their advice for what it’s worth because… Read More »NRL Tipping Round 15: The Roar’s expert tips and predictions – Nightmare week ahead with no certainties
Such is the intense nature of the three-game State of Origin contest, NSW coach Michael Maguire has no margin for error in picking his team for the June 26 return bout in Melbourne. Maguire has to be bold in coming up with a winning combination… Read More »No margin for error as Maguire faces balancing act with five crucial Blues selection calls in Origin II