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Anzac Day has seen two more games of footy snuck into the middle of the week – so here’s some bonus hot takes from Round 5. Don’t I take good care of you?
As the match between the touring New Zealand rugby team and New South Wales at the Sydney Sports Ground was nearing its end on August 5, 1914, an attendant at the scoreboard posted the frightening message under the scoreline ‘War Declared’.
Tom Trbojevic questioned about Manly's culture
24 Apr 2018
Unlike a lot of people who will have written an Anzac Day column for today, I haven’t lost a family member in a war.
New Zealand is a protectionist rugby state. With its streamlined pyramid tapering to All Black success at its pinnacle, the wastage of both manpower and intellectual property is minimal.
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So, now the season’s on in earnest!
The poppies – about 20 of them – line the traditional V of the Sydney Roosters jersey, sitting just above the Steggles branding.
In recent weeks, Todd Greenberg has been encouraging the rugby league family to #TalkUpTheGame.
Hayne: "I ripped into everyone"
23 Apr 2018
Despite being Australia’s ‘bling’ club, Melbourne City have somewhat flown under the radar this season.
St George Illawarra are refusing to acknowledge themselves as NRL title contenders even after their 24-8 Anzac Day dismantling of the Sydney Roosters.
Collingwood have cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with after thumping Essendon by 49 points to win the 24th annual Anzac Day clash at the MCG on Wednesday afternoon.
Pendlebury ‘a mess’ in Anzac Day debut
By AAP, Today
With 11 Anzac Day games under his belt, you’d think Scott Pendlebury would be a perfect source of advice on how to handle the big occasion.
It was the first time Greg Inglis had found himself in open space in over a year, but Alex Johnston didn’t think his skipper was going anywhere fast.
The Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers are set to fight out one of the most anticipated Anzac Day matches in recent years as both sides come into the big game with momentum.
We’re at the midpoint of the Super Rugby season. Following popular demand after reviewing teams one month after making the pre-season predictions, it’s time to pass judgement once again.
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Every season, Formula One buys into the promise of an inevitably disappointing driver silly season, but could Daniel Ricciardo deliver on the hype in 2018?
When did you first fall in love with your favourite sporting code? In my case – and I imagine it is the same for many – it started very young.
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Melbourne Demons vs Richmond Tigers: Anzac Eve Forecast
By Josh Elliott, 24 Apr 2018
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleMelbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors: NRL live scores, blog, highlights
By David Holden, Today
ANZAC Day’s second match between the Storm and Warriors promises to be classic between two in-form teams at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 7pm AEST.
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Savage earth-shattering run it straight
24 Apr 2018
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters: NRL live scores, blog
By Riley Pettigrew, Today
Match result: St George Illawarra are refusing to acknowledge themselves as NRL title contenders even after their 24-8 Anzac Day dismantling of the Sydney Roosters.
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Collingwood Magpies vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog, highlights
By Dylan Carmody, Today
Match result: Collingwood have cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with after thumping Essendon by 49 points to win the 24th annual Anzac Day clash at the MCG on Wednesday afternoon.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat: NBA playoffs, Game 5 live scores, blog
By Scott Pryde, Today
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers can confirm their spot in the Eastern Conference semi-finals when they take on the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their first-round matchup at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Andrew Bogut is the biggest ever signing for Australian hoops
By Scott Pryde, Today
It’s official. One of Australia’s best ever basketball players and former number one NBA draft pick Andrew Bogut has been signed by the Sydney Kings.
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 8
By Scott Pryde, Today
Five straight days of footy. Seriously, is there anything better? Welcome to The Roar‘s NRL expert tipping panel for Round 8, with another difficult round on the cards
NBA playoffs: Five head coaches who have underperformed
By prakhar Bharadwaj, Today
After four games of each playoff series have been played, we have had the chance to evaluate every team in depth.
Absolutely CRUNCHING double big hit is huge
24 Apr 2018
How an expanded BBL threatens Australian cricket
By Bill Peters, Today
With their new television deal signed, sealed and delivered, some of the many questions left to answer are whether or not Cricket Australia (CA) is risking overkill with the expansion of the Big Bash League (BBL) into a full home-and-away series and what this will mean for the other cricket competitions taking place during the […]
The Aussies stepping up in the NBA
By Jake Bokhove, Today
With the Sydney Kings’ recent signing of past NBA champion Andrew Bogut there are now only eight Aussies left in the NBA, and all but one are still playing on in the always exciting NBA playoff series.
The fans want more footy: Rugby league needs an advantage rule
By Luke MacDonald, Today New author!
I support the rule crackdown from the NRL. Let’s be honest: if they stop now, they will just look weak. It’s short-term pain for what will be long-term gain, but only if they stick at it.
AFL top 100: Anzac matches selection highlights
By Stephen Shortis, Today
It’s hard to get excited about Melbourne’s top 100 game players as – since the departure of Jack Watts to Port Adelaide at the end of 2017 – the only current day player in the 100 elite is Nathan Jones.
Avoiding TJ Dillashaw is putting Mighty Mouse’s legacy at risk
By Edward L'Orange, Today
Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson is regarded by some as the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in MMA despite never having to overcome the type of competition faced by the likes of Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre or Anderson Silva.
Should Winx retire or go for 26 straight?
By Jason Andrews, Today
Recently, I wrote an article suggesting that rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston should retire now rather than at year’s end, so as to quit while he is ahead. The same could be argued about Winx.
Dragons v Roosters preview: Why I think the Dragons are specials
By Eddie Otto, Today
It’s an Anzac Day blockbuster between the Dragons and the Roosters. We will preview the form, history, team line ups and predict a winner including why I think the Dragons can cement themselves as one of the Premiership favourites with a big win.
Anzac Day: Storm v Warriors preview and prediction
By Eddie Otto, Today
The Storm take on the Warriors int he second leg of the Anzac Day double header. Who will come out on top and why?
Australia’s playoff performances prove we’re one of the NBA’s premier countries
By Tyler Oringer, Today
If you have been following the NBA playoffs, you know Ben Simmons is terrorising the Miami Heat like he did to the rest of the league in the regular season.
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Is 2018 another annus horribilis for Australian Rugby?
By Andy Thompson, 24 Apr 2018
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