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I was impressed with the Blues team selected for Origin One next week. It reflects a realisation that NSW are going to have to score a lot of points to beat Queensland.

The imminent return of frontline Wallabies Quade Cooper and Drew Mitchell from long-term injuries will dramatically change the selection landscape for the one-off Test against Scotland, and the three-Test series against Wales.
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The composition of Steve Hansen’s initial 35-man All Blacks training squad is a good indication of the delicate balancing act the new head coach must perform in the coming years.
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Cycling Australia has laid out a June 17 deadline to select one rider to represent Australia in the Olympic Games time trial. Will this be our Tour de France champion Cadel Evans? Surprisingly, there’s no guarantee.
The Western Force claim they are well advanced in finalising a Super Rugby head coach to replace Richard Graham, saying their list of candidates has been trimmed and is ready for the interview stage.
The A-League’s new western Sydney franchise will unveil Tony Popovic as their inaugural coach on Thursday after finalising a deal.
NSW forward Ben Creagh has revealed the mental demons the Blues will have to overcome to finally end Queensland’s State of Origin dominance.
Olympics chief John Coates has urged Australian athletes to give their British rivals “a real touch-up” at the London Games.
Aussie boxing fights on [video interview]
By John Davidson, 16 May 2012As many local boxing fans wait for the Anthony Mundine-Danny Green rematch, a clutch of other Aussie fighters are working towards world titles.

It was pretty clear last year that the style of rugby Robbie Deans had the Wallabies playing didn’t work. So the big question is: will he be changing it in 2012?
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While the word “pride” featured prominently in the discourse about the desired culture of the new Western Sydney franchise, for a while yesterday it seemed the FFA had the word “culture” confused with the word “name”.
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Former New South Wales hero Steve Roach ignited one of the year’s spiciest debates last month by declaring Tigers hooker Robbie Farah was not “an Origin type player.”
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleThe Man vs Superman: Anthony Mundine to take on Bronco McKart
By John Davidson, TodayAfter much conjecture, Anthony Mundine will make his debut in the US against 41-year old journeyman Bronco McKart in July.
Cash-strapped ARU to get financial windfall
By The Crowd, TodayThe financially struggling Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has received a break that means it will receive more money from te World Cup every four years.
Exclusive: Fine-tuning Leigh Howard’s sprint at the Amgen Tour of California [VIDEO]
By Mary Topping, Today![Exclusive: Fine-tuning Leigh Howard’s sprint at the Amgen Tour of California [VIDEO]](http://cdn0.theroar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Stage-2-finish-AToC-1024-128x87.jpg)
Half-way into the Amgen Tour of California the Orica-GreenEDGE team is making its presence known for the first time on American soil.
Exclusive Trent Barrett interview: Todd Carney will handle Origin [VIDEO pt. II]
By John Davidson, TodayNSW assistant coach Trent Barrett believes Todd Carney has the mental strength and bolter Jamie Buhrer the toughness to handle the rigours of Origin.
Can the Queensland Reds make the Super Rugby finals?
By KiwiDave, TodayAfter their big win last weekend, suddenly everyone is talking up Queensland’s chances of making the finals and potentially defending their Super Rugby crown.
Cricket at the Olympics? No-ball!
By shanebrien, TodayThere is strong support building for cricket’s inclusion in 2020 Olympic Games, but is it the best way to globalise the game?
Why promotion in EPL means so much
By Xavier Player, TodayWith Manchester City fans still celebrating their first championship win since 1968, West Ham and Blackpool fans are sitting nervously, waiting for Saturday night, when one of the two sides will return to the promised land.
Is Australian rugby obsessed with experimentation?
By Vanilla Gorilla, TodayThere seems to be a current policy of experimentation within the Australian rugby team and sadly I have to hold my favourite coach partly to blame for this. However, this has been happening for a while with other Wallabies coaches to blame as well.
Kiwi Tamou’s ten minutes for the NSW Blues
By Curtis Woodward, TodayUs New South Welshmen are a tired old bunch. The reason we are so critical and ruthless on our mighty Blues is simple. We want success. We want the fire and the blood and most importantly, we want to win.
Footy codes need to improve player safety
By John Davidson, TodayForget salary caps, expansion, player salaries or stadium costs – the most important issue for three of Australia’s four football codes is dealing effectively with the problems of head injuries and concussions.
English Premier League: Not so exciting
By Matt Bungard, TodayWhen it comes to sports, we all know that guy’. Especially in football – the guy that scoffs at the suggestion he should watch the A-League, only turns up in Socceroos gear when it’s time for a World Cup and of course, only watches the English Premier League.
Wales plan to bury the Wallabies in Brisbane
By Demers, TodayUntil late in the 19th century, Suncorp Stadium, the old Lang Park, was Brisbane’s main cemetery. When the Stadium was constructed and renovated, they took special care to build around it, but it is still there.
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