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Round 4 of the NRL premiership concludes with the Parramatta Eels hosting the Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores…
The Socceroos resume their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup when they meet Lebanon at Commbank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores…
Australia will be looking to complete a 2-0 series sweep over New Zealand as the second Test continues in Christchurch. Join The Roar for…
NRL expansion hopefuls in Perth, Port Moresby and North Sydney have been thrown into disarray by reports that the long-dormant Glebe Dirty Reds are…
As the 1947 NSWRFL season approached its climax, things were looking up for Canterbury-Bankstown. They were minor premiers, having finished three points ahead of…
Australia and the West Indies resume battle on Day 4 of the second Test in Brisbane, with the Aussies looking to wrap up a…
The Socceroos continue their AFC Asian Cup campaign against Syria looking to secure a place in the last 16. Join The Roar for live…
If you somehow travelled back in time to the probably smelly streets of Sydney in the early 1900s, you might happen across some of…
What the 12 days of Christmas song would look like with a rugby league flavour.
We relive some of rugby league's significant tries scored late in games that are often forgotten.
Followers of the A-League Men are used to a few things: doom and gloom about crowds, the occasional blank expression when you mention to…
There’s an old maxim along the lines of: ‘not understanding the mistakes of history dooms one to repeat them’. There’s undoubtedly some truth to…
On a blustery May afternoon at the Gabba in 1909, before “a goodly number of enthusiasts” and the Brisbane Concert Band, the Queensland Amateur…
On the afternoon of 30 September 1984, as the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls were busy dismantling the Souths Magpies by 42 points to 8 in the…
A few years back, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Richard ‘Goose’ Gossage produced one of the all-time great old man yelling at cloud…
All is not lost for the underdogs in the NRL finals.
Round 25 of the NRL premiership continues with the New Zealand Warriors hosting the Manly Sea Eagles at Daniel Anderson Stadium in Auckland. Join…
Round 24 of the NRL premiership continues this afternoon when the Wests Tigers take on the New Zealand Warriors at FMG Stadium in Waikato.…
Round 24 of the NRL premiership continues the evening with the Brisbane Broncos hosting the Parramatta Eels at the Gabba in Brisbane. Join The…
Round 23 of the NRL premiership continues this afternoon when the Gold Coast Titans take on the New Zealand Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium.…
For a number of years in the early 20th century, an outfit known as the Humpybong Steamship Company picked folk up from Brisbane for a cruise up to the peninsula.
As we know from Henry Miller who ran the short-lived penal colony at Redcliffe, the area was (and is) largely untenable as far as human life goes, fundamentally unsuitable for any form of civilisation and contains nothing of interest.
The steamship company promised, and I quote, “refreshments of every description procurable aboard”.
Much as certain establishments of the time advertised themselves as respectable watering holes but were clearly bordellos, I’m convinced the the Humpybong steamer was mostly concerned with vice of ‘every description’. 😊
NRL News: Dragon says he was 's--thouse' and should've been dropped, Panther in social media strife
Refreshing honesty there from Big Thumper.
NRL News: Dragon says he was 's--thouse' and should've been dropped, Panther in social media strife
In other news, Bayern Munich have failed in their bid to eclipse St George’s 11 consecutive championships, with Leverkusen clinching their first Bundesliga this morning: https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/39942568/leverkusens-alonso-hails-extraordinary-bundesliga-triumph
I understand Germany had been abuzz as Bayern approached Saints’ mark, but alas… 😊
NRL Round 6 Talking Points: Concussion sub needs a fix, learning about 'disruption', why does everyone hate Gutho?
Well, between the Titans gig, the couch at Murdoch Towers and the national team gig during COVID years, I reckon he’s been in holiday mode for some years.
Demetriou to be 'given the time he needs' as Souths back coach - for now - after Mal all but turns down job
Seems a sensible short-term move.
It’s hard to believe they were seriously considering Meninga, but if they were, his weird, rambling performance last night probably put them off.
Demetriou to be 'given the time he needs' as Souths back coach - for now - after Mal all but turns down job
Yes! Justice!
I still don’t know what the penalty was for. Existing?
A-League clubs air grievances after Nestory Irankunda's shock snubbing of Olyroos duty
Go you Lonely Bulls! 😁
A-League clubs air grievances after Nestory Irankunda's shock snubbing of Olyroos duty
Geez, I like Alex Paulsen. I wonder if he’s on any European radars.
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 24 - Sydney Derby takes centre stage and urgency for finals hopefuls
SURMAN!!!!
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 24 - Sydney Derby takes centre stage and urgency for finals hopefuls
I thought he handled it well. It certainly wasn’t a ‘train-wreck’.
If he doesn’t walk away there’s a fair chance he says something he’ll later regret. Either way, the vultures behind the microphones are happy.
'That's it?': Angry Demetriou storms out of 27-second trainwreck press conference as Souths sharpen axe
I wouldn’t go that far.
Rabbitohs rubbish Meninga rumour as Cook admits he's 'frustrated, angry and sad' over losing his spot
Fun fact: 40 years ago tomorrow, Bennett coached Brisbane Souths to an 11-8 victory over Redcliffe at Lang Park.
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I wonder if he ever imagined he’d still be doing this 40 years later, or that he would one day be coaching Redcliffe in a national (using the term loosely) competition.
Wayne Bennett is back on top ahead of Brisbane battle - and he'll be happy to let the Souths chatter continue
You’ve gotta hand it to him. He’s turned doing absolutely nothing into an art form – and multiple well paid jobs.
Rabbitohs rubbish Meninga rumour as Cook admits he's 'frustrated, angry and sad' over losing his spot
“And they would be wrong”
No, they wouldn’t, as has been repeatedly demonstrated through administration of the salary cap and the collective bargaining process.
Like every other market, it’s regulated. Deal with it, Brettles.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
Given the Bottomless Burrow has essentially given up on being an effective rugby league team for season ’24, they should at least consider giving us access to the soap opera.
‘Real Inmates of the Redfern Asylum’?
‘I’m a rugby league player, get me out of here’?
Rabbitohs rubbish Meninga rumour as Cook admits he's 'frustrated, angry and sad' over losing his spot
“the NRL has no business getting involved in individual player values. It’s none of their business…”
I believe the salary cap auditor and the RLPA would strongly disagree.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
I’m referring to a logical fallacy, not a chronology.
The Vegas Hangover: All four travelling teams mired in a malaise since returning from arduous US trip
Post hoc ergo propter hoc.
The Vegas Hangover: All four travelling teams mired in a malaise since returning from arduous US trip
Nothing wrong with breakfast beers, as long as you’re not planning to operate heavy machinery, or do much of anything at all.
Demetriou facing sack after Souths' disastrous start with Bennett, Bellamy, Burgess possible replacement options
There needs to be an INVESTIGATION!! 😊
Demetriou facing sack after Souths' disastrous start with Bennett, Bellamy, Burgess possible replacement options
Anthony Griffin’s available.
Just sayin’.
Demetriou facing sack after Souths' disastrous start with Bennett, Bellamy, Burgess possible replacement options
Dunno, picking Bird in the centres is a bit like starting a tractor in a formula one race for mine.
Hunt, Lomax, Sloan, Et Al will all be gone soon. Sullivan’s in reserve grade at the Tigers. It’s a big rebuild and still very early days.
NRL News: Walker confused by 'weirdest obstruction' calls, Lomax to Eels delay frustrates Arthur, Dragons eye off Turuva
Not really. Word is he’s been unhappy since Griffin was there, for various reasons. He requested a release during the offseason, and that was rejected.
The club and Lomax’s manager agreed to revisit the situation after a month of the new season. They’re expected to meet on Wednesday.
Lomax will almost certainly again request a release on Wednesday. That will almost certainly again be rejected. It’s most likely Lomax will eventually be released at the end of the season when the Dragons are in a better position to wheel-and-deal and figure out their cap.
NRL News: Walker confused by 'weirdest obstruction' calls, Lomax to Eels delay frustrates Arthur, Dragons eye off Turuva
A very informative article – thanks Ian.
I assume he wouldn’t have too much trouble finding a decent gig in Europe. Interesting situation to keep an eye on.
As Socceroos challengers snap at his heels, is Mat Ryan's time up at another club?
Yes, it does.
Sadly, it doesn’t seem to have anything else to do.
CONFIRMED: NRL superstar joins ex-All Blacks coaching greats in Japan - could he do an SBW?