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Day nine of competition sees the mighty Brazil back in action against Costa Rica in Saint Petersburg. With little wriggle room considering their opening draw with Switzerland, Brazil will look to make a significant statement that sends a message all teams.
We’ve got another good one. The past two weeks haven’t quite delivered on quality, but at least we’ve had good footy teams in the weekend’s feature slot.
One point gained or two points lost? Another valiant performance from the Socceroos, but questions must be asked of Bert van Marwijk’s game management.
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Tonight at North Sydney Oval, rugby league fans will have the opportunity to watch history happen when the first women’s State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland takes place at North Sydney Oval.
The Immortals began in 1981 as a vehicle to sell red wine.
Difficult though it may be to believe for a sport with its roots in France, but this weekend’s French Grand Prix will be the first held in the République for a decade.
CRISIS MERCHANT EXCLUSIVE: The standalone weekend for Origin 2 is the worst thing to happen to rugby league since community standards.
Despite centuries from Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh at Chester-le-Street early this morning, the Australians were still crushed by six wickets by England with 32 deliveries spare.
The Socceroos have played their second 2018 FIFA World Cup match and it’s ended in a one-all draw to Denmark, with the fate of qualification to the knockout stages now resting in the hands of other results.
Week four of the Gfinity Elite Series kicks off this Saturday at the Hoyts Gfinity Esports Arena and, believe it or not, that means we’ve just got two weeks before the top fours are decided and the playoffs begin.
Australia must win their final group stage game and hope other results go their way to progress to the knockout rounds of the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
Eagles tall has the most ruckman moment ever
21 Jun 2018
Did you know that in the history of State of Origin three-game series, 25 of them have been won by the side that won the first game?
Roarers – we asked you to vote on our player rankings from the Socceroos’ 1-1 draw with Denmark at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Well, the results are in.
Now that Carlton have locked in Charlie Curnow, the focus will be on Patrick Cripps’ future at the struggling AFL club.
The second of three matches for the 32 nations in Russia have begun. Australia has one of the first bites of the cherry and an opportunity to take a prominent position in their group with a win against Denmark at the Samara Arena.
Iran devastated after equaliser disallowed
21 Jun 2018
Compared to Australia, Peru is probably as starkly different a football team as could be conceived.
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Realising Australian rugby’s opportunity: CEO Raelene Castle speaks exclusively to The Roar
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleFive talking points from Socceroos vs Denmark 2018 FIFA World Cup
By Karlo Tychsen, Today
The Socceroos have eeked out a 1-all draw with Denmark in their second match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Here’s five talking points from the match.
Blues fans and optimism: A dangerous combination
By James Ditchfield, Today
Ever seen the Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind? Basically, it’s about this guy undergoing some process whereby he attempts to erase a woman with whom he’d had something of a romantic tryst with, from his memory.
Farah needs to adapt to the new Tigers
By Billy Stevenson, Today
There’s been a retro atmosphere in the air recently when it comes to the Tigers. Not only has Robbie Farah just resigned with the club but there’s even talk that Tim Simona may be permitted to return to the NRL sooner than expected.
20 years an F1 fan
By Bayden Westerweller, Today
The French Grand Prix returns to the Formula One calendar for the first time in a decade this weekend, though on a more poignant note, it coincides with the twentieth anniversary that this writer fell in love with the sport.
Behind the barriers: Five bets for Royal Ascot Day 4
By Adam Page, Today
The Royal Ascot Carnival reaches its penultimate meeting on Friday where the feature race is Commonwealth Cup (1200m), bringing together a crack bunch of upcoming sprinters. Here are my five plays for the meeting.
World Cup: Week 1 in review
By Athos Sirianos, Today
The World Cup does not need a lot of time to give fans more than they bargained for.
Morocco and Peru: In praise of futility
By Marty Gleason, Today
There is a saying in South America particularly used in Peru: “We played like never before and lost like always.”
Why Red Bull Renault’s legacy will be tarred
By Jawad Yaqub, Today
The inevitable was finally announced this week. Red Bull Racing will pair with engine supplier Honda from 2019 onwards, at last putting at an end to the once illustrious partnership between the energy drinks giant and French manufacturer Renault.
Behind the barriers: Five bets for Friday June 22
By Adam Page, Today
Some really solid programs across Australia this Thursday, with nice types engaged across the four meetings. Here are my five plays across the afternoon.
Power, Demons the one to watch
By Samuel Ord, Today
A Friday night brawl between Port Adelaide and Melbourne at Adelaide Oval looks certain to headline an otherwise unassuming Round 14 of the Australian Football League.
Argentina vs Croatia: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
By Isaac Nowroozi, Today
Match result Argentina are on the verge of being sensationally knocked out during the group stage of the 2018 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Croatia.
France vs Peru: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
By TomC, Today
Match result: France have secured their passage through to the knockout phase of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Peru.
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Socceroos vs Denmark: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
By Scott Pryde, 21 Jun 2018
Match results: Australia have failed in their quest to put away Denmark and keep their qualification path to the knockout stages at the FIFA World Cup in their own hands, having to settle for a one-all draw.
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England vs Australia: International cricket, fourth ODI live scores, blog
By Suneer Chowdhary, 21 Jun 2018
With the series pocketed after a record-breaking win in Trent Bridge England will now aim for a whitewash when they take on Australia in the fourth of five ODIs on Thursday, June 21. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of the fourth ODI from 11pm (AEST).
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West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers: AFL live scores, blog
By Sarah Wildy, 21 Jun 2018
Thursday night footy heads to Optus Stadium where the West Coast Eagles will host the Essendon Bombers to open Round 14. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 8:10pm AEST.
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Iran vs Spain: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
By Lucas Gillard, 21 Jun 2018
Match result: Spain secured three points in Kazan in predictable style, although the scoreline tonight underlines Iran’s impressive defensive effort.
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