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We are at the business end of the BBL season where every match has a bearing on the make up of the finals. That’s definitely the case tonight at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, where the Hobart Hurricanes meet the Sydney Thunder. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from […]
The BBL continues tonight when the Melbourne Renegades take on the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting at 7:10pm (AEDT).
There is a spot in the Adelaide International final up for grabs tonight, as world no.1 Ashleigh Barty takes on American Danielle Collins. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7pm (AEDT).
With the halfway mark of the BBL season past us, every match from now takes on a special significance as teams jockey for position. That’s definitely the case tonight when the Sydney Sixers take on the Hobart Hurricanes at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, […]
The Australian summer of tennis is only just getting started, but early bragging rights are on offer this afternoon when Madison Keys takes on Karolina Pliskova in the Brisbane International final at Pat Rafter Arena. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 3pm (AEDT).
The stakes are high tonight with Australia taking on Spain, at Ken Rosewall Arena, for a place in the ATP Cup final. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 6:30pm (AEDT).
The BBL continues tonight with the Melbourne derby, when the Melbourne Stars travel across the city to Marvel Stadium to take on the Melbourne Renegades. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting at 7:10pm (AEDT).
The BBL continues tonight when the Perth Scorchers travel to Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium to take on the Melbourne Renegades. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting at 7:10pm AEDT.
The BBL continues this afternoon with the first match of a double-header when the Sydney Thunder take on the Melbourne Stars at Sydney Showground Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary of the match starting at 3.40pm AEDT.
The Big Bash continues tonight when the Brisbane Heat take on the Perth Scorchers at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting at 7.10pm AEDT.
The Australian batting line up has come a long way in a year.
The BBL continues tonight when the Hobart Hurricanes take their home game against the Melbourne Stars to University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting at 7:10pm (AEDT).
The BBL continues tonight when the Adelaide Strikers travel to Marvel Stadium in Docklands to take on the Melbourne Renegades. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting at 7:10pm (AEDT).
The BBL keeps up its hectic pace tonight with the second double-header of the season. We are heading over to Perth with the Perth Scorchers taking on the defending champs the Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 9:10pm AEDT.
Match result: The Brisbane Heat have won back to back WBBL titles after a comfortable win over the Adelaide Strikers at Allan Border Field in Brisbane this afternoon.
An eerie sense of calm has descended over Australian cricket.
Match result: The last month has arguably been the best block of international rugby league in many a year. It was fitting then that it ended with another remarkable upset. Papua New Guinea dominated Great Britain 28-10.
Australia has been stunned by the Tonga Invitational team tonight, going down 16-12 at Eden Park in New Zealand.
Match result: Australia has been stunned by the Tonga Invitational team tonight, going down 16-12 at Eden Park in New Zealand.
As we move close to November 1, rumours around player movement in 2021 will intensify. We have seen it already with David Fifita. There will be many more names discussed before the end of the week.
I agree with that. You need to go with your strongest 11. Marnus, Steve Smith and Travis Head can all bowl some overs if needed
Langer says Test side likely to stay unchanged for June series against Bangladesh
I’ve always liked the theory that, to be a top all-rounder, you need to be good enough in batting or bowling to be picked on that alone. I don’t think we have anyone in Australia who fits that description so we shouldn’t be picking one
Moises Henriques should be Australia’s preferred all-rounder
Yes, it’s a fair point, there is no Martin Love, Stuart Law or Brad Hodge waiting in the wings. Shaun Marsh and Tom Cooper are topping the Shield aggregates at the moment and neither of those will get a run. Kurtis Patterson could be that guy but his quad injury came at the wrong time. I can’t see Nic Maddinson or Will Pucovski selected until they can get an extended run.
Stability returns to Australia's top six
Looking forward to see my niece, Naomi Stalenberg, having a big WBBL this season. Blogging it for the Roar tonight so I hope she is amongst the runs
The ins and outs for WBBL05
Agreed, I hate every team other than my own. I just hate the Raiders less than the Roosters, so this Sydneysider is supporting Canberra on the weekend. Unfortunately, I can’t see them getting the result
Why the hell do I have to support the Sydney team in the grand final?
So do I. That DVD has had plenty of plays over the last few years. Always the same result which is great.
Which NRL club’s fans are the biggest whingers?
Sharks’ supporters would have won a number of whinging premierships leading up to 2016. But since the grand final, calls on relocation, grubby Gallen, nasty Fifita or salary caps don’t worry me anymore. We won, baby!!
Which NRL club’s fans are the biggest whingers?
Yada yada yada. Cronulla going…we hear it all the time. How many other clubs have c $20m in their pockets to invest and own their home ground. Invest it wisely and the Sharks won’t be going anywhere for a long time.
NRL expansion: What the NRL should do
For Australia to be a chance on Thursday night, they need to get early wickets. If they can pick up Roy and Bairstow cheaply, uncertainty will start to creep in. It’s up to our new ball bowlers
World Cup semis: Australia's two key weaknesses - and England's major strength
I may be the only one old enough to remember this but Steve Linnane got 20 weeks for an eye gouge on Greg Alexander in the late 1980’s. With the intent that Burgess displayed, he should be facing that type of suspension
What do you need to do to get sent off?
The only use I see for them is that they should give teams some extra room to move in attack. Doesn’t always work that way though.
Some subtle changes the NRL should consider
I know it was on a different surface, but you’d think Ash would have to go in favourite against Madison Keys after her win against her in Fed Cup a few months ago. Simona Halep got Ash 7-5 7-5 a few weeks ago on clay so that would be a big ask. Either way, a world ranking of 5 leading into Wimbledon is a huge achievement
Ashleigh Barty breaks new ground at French Open, as the quarter-finals get underway
Sure, they can still win it, but the pressure on them just lifted a notch. If you assume teams have to go at least 6 and 3 to make the semi finals, a loss to the Windies (which can happen if Gayle and co get going) would have them up against it with arguably the three toughest teams to come. If this occurred, the pressure from the English media and public would be immense.
Don't be mistaken, England are still World Cup favourites
Probably more in my past, James, but I did see that he is still doing well for himself.
Ash Barty's very tenuous connection to Weird Al Yankovic
Well done. Finally someone is talking reality
Cameron Smith's Cronulla complaint is crying over spilt milk
I’d like to see Super Netball recognised as the premier women’s sport in Australia. It certainly is on many levels but seems to get a little lost in the race to promote other codes. Coming from the dad of two netball daughters.
After a year of progress, here's what women's sport needs to work on
Thanks Ronan. Any idea as to what Maxwell’s average and strike rate is when he doesn’t bowl six overs? Just looking to check he isn’t being replaced because he’s being belted around.
Maxwell's bowling can shape Australia's World Cup campaign
There is some talk that the Sharks are under the cap for 2019, so it’s questionable as to what calibre player they would need to offload. Heard that Ava is off to the UK so be interesting to see how it plays out. Kudos to Barry Russell for speaking out
NRL penalties will force Sharks to lose a player: reports
I understand the importance of expanding the game, but culling or relocating Sydney teams is surely just shooting the NRL in the foot. Like it or not, Sydney and Brisbane are NRL heartland. By reducing Sydney teams, you disillusion a number of fans who are then at risk of checking out the Giants or Swans. The effect at the grassroots level would be just as significant.
Fixing rugby league step two of five: Reduce or relocate teams
Sorry Mary, I can’t agree with you on this. It’s unfortunate that they need to move from Shark Park for a period of time but there is a valid financial reason for this. The development there has put them in a strong cash position and they are making sound investments so far. Rather than being upset that Shark Park won’t have massive upgrades (which of course every fan would like), the majority would be happy to know that the club is financally viable for the longer term.
They have had an unfortunate runs with CEO’s, and need to look at their recruitment process, but we don’t know the reason why Munro and the Club didn’t work out. Maybe we will find this out in the future and maybe there will be reason for concern, but, for now, you may be jumping the gun on this.
Cronulla's off-field dysfunction will eventually catch up on the field