The RLIF needs to embrace its scrappy, start-up status
Despite being over 80 years old, having a global reach and (officially) overseeing an industry worth billions of dollars, the RLIF has something of a start-up feel about it.
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The NRL continues to go farther in lightness
One of the best moments to occur in the wake of the NRL grand final was an exchange between an ex-AFL player and a rock star.
The 2018 NRL grand final was a game of three halves
It was the best worst game, and the worst best game I’ve ever seen.
Salary cap? C'mon, we all know why we hate today's grand finalists
No fairytale this year, folks – not even the hope of one.
One NRL record ready to fall, while another looks utterly imperious
There was a decent chance of an ancient rugby league record finally falling this year.
Have Cronulla played their grand final?
The Sharks’ first 40 minutes on Friday night were, frankly, terrifying.
Time for the NRL to start recognising backbone as well as spines
September may signify that the finals have started, but it also means we’re in the thick of awards season.
The Bulldogs' short memories – among other things – on show at Mad Monday
If those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, Canterbury may as well change their team name to the Goldfish.
Homesick? Suck it up, be a man, and blame someone else instead
God, I’m tired of AFL players crying ‘homesick’.
Sorry Cronulla, but violating the salary cap in the past isn't just a "historical issue"
When is the NRL going to get real about the salary cap? Apparently not any time this season, after the Sharks were given the all-clear to participate in the upcoming finals.
Million-dollar man: Newcastle need to lock Kalyn Ponga up long-term
I’m going to let you all in on the secret deal we’ve got here in Newcastle.
For John Hopoate, a ten-year ban just isn't enough
It’s not often you can point to a decade-long sporting ban and say that it’s a weak outcome. But it’s time rugby league finally told John Hopoate he no longer has a place in the game. Ever again.
What the hell do Benny and Baz know that the rest of us don't?
This week has been dominated by discussions regarding two coaches at opposite ends of their career yet in strangely similar circumstances – Wayne Bennett and Trent Barrett.
Cleary and present danger: Panthers dodge a bullet
So Ivan Cleary isn’t going to Penrith. Great. But why did the Panthers ever think he might be the best man to replace Anthony Griffin?
What the Broncos can learn from Manchester United
I’ve long seen obvious comparisons between Manchester United and the Brisbane Broncos.
Let's all just take a minute to remember life before The Bunker
In February 2016, a handsome(ish) young(er than today) chap from The Roar made his way to Australian Technology Park to attend the official launch of the NRL’s brand new toy.
Kiss your semis goodbye
It’s funny how quickly we are ready to write off an NRL team’s chances of winning the premiership.
What's happening in Hayne's head?
Parramatta had no business being within a cooee of the Knights in their Friday night match up. But for Jarryd Hayne, that scoreline would have been 30-0, instead of 18-16.
Sorry, Dragons fans, that's your season done
Following the Eels’ 54-0 shellacking at the hands of Manly in Round 2 of this year, I sent The Roar’s resident Parramatta tragic, Mary Konstantopoulos, a message.
The UCI's handling of the Chris Froome case begs the question: Have they learnt anything from 20 years of scandal?
Days out from what promises to be one of the most exciting and closely fought Tours de France seen in years, here we are again, talking about drugs in cycling. Is anyone even remotely surprised?
Thanks for the clicks and comments The Barry.
As I’m sure you’re aware, they’re all Buzz and I care about.
The Bulldogs' short memories – among other things – on show at Mad Monday
“… make the decision to move home after things have run their natural course…”
My ‘hypocrisy’ is kind of the point.
Homesick? Suck it up, be a man, and blame someone else instead
“The NRL has confirmed it is investigating the Cronulla Sharks over alleged illegal payments to players during the 2015 and 2017 seasons.”
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/08/28/cronulla-sharks-confident-they-are-salary-cap-compliant/
Sorry Cronulla, but violating the salary cap in the past isn't just a "historical issue"
Yeah, win the Tour de France seven times.
That’ll get you kicked out of sport for good.
For John Hopoate, a ten-year ban just isn't enough
Right you are Nat, copy has been updated to reflect this.
What the hell do Benny and Baz know that the rest of us don't?
Right you are Jack. The piece has been edited to better reflect the current situation.
I apologise for my shoddy maths (I’m going to blame it on the fact I don’t have all my fingers, which makes it hard for me to count).
Kiss your semis goodbye
Actually, Wales, England and Scotland are all countries. Great Britain is the name of the island they share. Four countries (Eng, Wal, Scot and N Ire) then form the United Kingdom.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countries_of_the_United_Kingdom
Just a short geography lesson. Otherwise, your point regarding Unions stands.
It's time for an international window across all rugby leagues
That’s the one Torchbearer – meant in track and field. Piece has been modified.
37 days to Rio: Betty Cuthbert wins three golds in Melbourne
Right you are – colour my face Maroon, that’s a shocker (which, obviously, I’ve fixed).
State of Origin Game 2: Why NSW will win
Chaves wins the stage and he thanks the OGE team back in the office.
He’s just the classiest bloke.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Champion call Brendon, cheers.
I’ll have to put a tenner on your prediction for tomorrow night too!
Give us a preview – who’s going to win the mountain TT?
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Fantastic stage. Feel for Atapuma, he was so brave.
But Chaves, what a champion. A big TT tomorrow and… Nah, not going to jinx it!
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Reckon they’ve got Atapuma. Seconds on the line could be crucial.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
23 seconds… You’d love to see Atapuma get the win after all his work, but I don’t know if that’s going to be enough.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Little ramp at the end, could be very interesting at the line.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Mate, I’d hug the brakes the whole way down.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Can The Shark take 30 seconds on the descent?
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Atapuma hooned up the final meters to the summit.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Stage win for Chaves? Two out of three chances it’ll be a Colombian.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
‘Sharing’ the leadership.
Yeah, cos that always ends well.
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
Any word on if he’ll be domestique for Richie at the Tour?
Giro d'Italia 2016: Stage 14 live race updates, blog
By that logic, Cam Smith and Billy Slater aren’t Melbourne through and through.
Salary cap? C'mon, we all know why we hate today's grand finalists