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As the new era of Super Rugby readies itself to kick off the 2016 season this week, the realities will start to hit home for each of the 18 teams, and the individuals within.
In case you missed it, ex-Australian skipper Michael Clarke made a return to cricket on the weekend, turning out in the Sydney grade competition for Western Suburbs.
The AFC Champions League is upon us, meaning we can once again talk about connecting with Asia, then trot out the ready-made excuses as soon as our A-League representatives lose.
Australia were warned by the umpires for throwing the ball on the bounce repeatedly in the Test at Christchurch yesterday.
I wouldn’t say Melbourne Victory can’t win the A-League title, but it’s fair to say their chances have diminished significantly and now they face the added challenge of a crowded schedule due to the Asian Champions League kicking off.
1 March 2015. The garage doors at Spain’s Circuit de Catalunya are closed, and with them is Formula One’s final pre-season test.
Five years ago, if someone had predicted three Australians would be coaching English national teams – Trevor Bayliss (cricket), Eddie Jones (rugby), and Wayne Bennett (rugby league) – the straitjacket would have been produced, the perpetrator locked up, and the key thrown away.
Coaching great David Parkin believes Carlton’s 2016 AFL list is even weaker than that of an Essendon side missing a dozen banned stars, predicting the Blues will need up to five years to become truly competitive again.
Socceroos to host Greece in series
By Emma Kemp, Today
Football Federation Australia have confirmed the Socceroos will host a friendly against Greece in Sydney in June, with a second game likely in Melbourne.
Stephen Moore is hoping to do “something special” with the Brumbies this Super Rugby season to mark what’s seen by many as the end of an era.
Bunker set to make NRL quicker in 2016
By AAP, TodayFaster decision making for a faster game will be the focus of the NRL’s new refereeing bunker when it comes into operation for the new season.
Adam Scott fired in an eagle and three birdies in the first six holes to take the lead this morning in the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera, but he couldn’t sustain the pace, as Bubba Watson overran a hot field to win by a shot.
Brendon McCullum’s international batting career came to a spectacular end on day three of the second Test in Christchurch after a sensational catch by David Warner.
Give Pocock time to decide future: Moore
By Roje Adaimy, 22 Feb 2016
Wallabies superstar David Pocock needs space and time – not an overload of advice – to make a call on his future in Australian rugby, skipper Stephen Moore says.
Australia’s Test batting lineup is becoming dominant
By Ronan O'Connell, 22 Feb 2016
Everybody hates Dwight: Defending Houston’s star big man
By Jay Croucher, 22 Feb 2016
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleNew Zealand vs Australia: Second Test – Day 4 cricket live scores, blog
By Stirling Coates, Today
It’s Day 4 of the second trans-Tasman Test, and this match is very much still in the balance – New Zealand needs runs, Australia needs quick wickets. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8:30am (AEDT).
Analysing over and under-performing teams in NRL history
By Cameron Mee, Today
With the 2016 NRL season fast approaching the experts are coming out with their predictions for the year. Many of these predictions are based on roster changes, draws and a hunch of how they think the upcoming season will unfold.
Brendon McCullum: The thinker who changed New Zealand cricket
By Pottsy, Today
Above all, Brendon McCullum and his team had a different type of conviction. It wasn’t always understood, or appreciated, or successful in winning cricket matches. But it made McCullum’s New Zealand side worth watching.
Australian Test cricket future taking shape
By Lachlan Ballingall, Today
With the Aussies looking more than likely to regain the number one Test spot in Christchurch, we are starting to see the future of Australian Test cricket taking shape.
Port Adelaide: It’s a fine line between pleasure and pain
By Liam Sheedy, Today
It is amazing how quickly things change in the world of AFL football. It was only in 2012 that the very existence of Port Adelaide in the AFL was questioned by certain pundits.
2016 NRL preview series: Cronulla Sharks
By Lachlan Bickley, Today
The Cronulla Sharks were among the big overachievers in 2015.
Six Nations: England on top but sterner tests to come
By Joe Wood, Today
England may be two from two after the opening of the Six Nations and have a far superior points difference than any other team, but they face three far sterner tests in coming weeks.
Show me the money: Women’s pay packets still well behind the men
By Andrew Wild, Today New author!
Being an elite athlete in the 21st century is becoming more lucrative as professionalism within sport reaches an all time high.
Canberra Raiders for top four? You’d better believe it
By Jarrod Free, Today
Think back to 2014 in Canberra and remember the malaise surrounding the Raiders football club.
58th Daytona 500: Review and report
By Jacob Rush, Today
The Super Bowl of NASCAR took place this past Sunday at the newly designed and renovated Daytona International Speedway.
Key talking points from the World Club Series
By mastermind5991, 22 Feb 2016
It’s official – Johnathan Thurston is without dispute the most dominant rugby league player the planet has ever produced.
Can the Warriors make a dent in 2016?
By Jarrod McGrouther, 22 Feb 2016
For several years now a three-way bet between good mates has seen one of us pay up, time and time again. The usual bet: who will finish higher on the NRL ladder between Manly, Penrith and New Zealand.
Chicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Lakers: NBA Live Scores
By Daniel Jeffrey, 22 Feb 2016
The Kobe Bryant farewell tour will continue today when the Chicago Bulls host the Los Angeles Lakers. Join The Roar for live scores from 12:00pm (AEDT).
NRL 2016 ladder countdown: Canterbury Bulldogs (11th)
By Keith Sheldon, 22 Feb 2016
If you wanted to sum up the Bulldogs squad in one word, it would be ‘forwards’!
The Sydney Derby: A Wanderers story
By Kaks, 22 Feb 2016
The incessant alarm goes off in its attempt to wake me from my sleep, its whiny tune blaring loudly through the speaker.
New Zealand vs Australia: Second Test – Day 3 highlights, cricket scores, blog
By Connor Bennett, 22 Feb 2016
Day 3 Result: New Zealand trail their visitors by 14 runs at the end of the third day’s play after a brilliant six-wicket haul by Neil Wagner tore through the Australians second innings.
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North Queensland Cowboys vs Leeds Rhinos: World Club Challenge highlights, scores, blog
By John Davidson, 22 Feb 2016
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