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The West Indies have, relatively speaking, been in the cricket doldrums for the better part of a decade, but the 2019 World Cup should offer a chance at new hope for the Carribean cricketing paradise.
Upsets were the name of the game last weekend, and upset is exactly what The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel – and most tipsters – will be with their tips.
With a series of ODI matches in English conditions under the belt, Pakistan will come into the 2019 Cricket World Cup ready to rumble, but their recent results suggest it could be a long six weeks for Sarfraz Ahmed’s side.
Afghanistan are one of two sides who were forced to qualify for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, and they will be looking to make the most of their huge opportunity, but in truth, seem likely to struggle through their nine matches..
Bangladesh have been in good touch as they prepare for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, but standing up and delivering on the grandest stage of them all will be more than a challenge for the Tigers.
Well, the NRL have made it through magic round, and State of Origin is fast approaching, so it’s crunch time for all 16 clubs as they attempt to get some crucial wins before the competition becomes secondary to the State vs State battle. This is The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel for Round 10.
With Dylan Walker being found not guilty in court last week, the Manly Sea Eagles star has been named to come straight back into the injury-riddled side for their Round 10 clash against the Cronulla Sharks.
Magic has come and gone in the NRL, and what a weekend it was. One premiership hopeful put the foot down, some clubs continue to have questions thrown on them, and another continued to stun with their inconsistency. Here are my talking points for Round 9.
The Parramatta Eels will look to keep their strong start to 2019 and cement their place well inside the NRL’s top eight when they face the Melbourne Storm in the final Saturday game at magic round. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:35pm (AEDT).
Kodi Nikorima will make his first start for the New Zealand Warriors back at his old stomping ground when they take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in the middle of magic round. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 5:30pm (AEST).
The AFL hits the road to Ballarat in Round 8 as the inconsistent Western Bulldogs clash with the season surprise packets, the Brisbane Lions. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 1:45pm (AEST).
The 2019 Super Rugby season continues as the Bulls look to force an unlikely upset over the ladder-leading Crusaders. Join The Roar for live scores of the fixture from 3:10am (AEST).
The Gold Coast Titans and Cronulla Sharks have typically fought out close battles over the years, and it’s hoped more of the same will be on display as the two sides clash to get magic round underway. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:50pm (AEDT).
We’re all going to Brisvegas! The NRL’s first Magic Round is here, with all 16 teams, over 300 players, a bunch of match officials, and thousands of fans taking a car, plane or train to the Queensland capital. The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel are going to tell you who will leave the city happy.
Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England due to injury.
Sydney FC will be hoping to not only win, but have other Asian Champions League results go their way when they head to South Korea for a tough clash with Ulsan Hyundai on Matchday 5. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 8pm (AEDT).
The Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers are just two of a host of teams to swing the changes ahead of the NRL’s magic round in Brisbane.
Cricket Australia have announced the international summer of cricket fixtures for 2019-20, with a day-night Test in Western Australia, an ODI series in March and three teams touring across the course of the summer all points of note.
It’s Sunday night, and the end of Round 8, meaning each team is now a third of way through their games for 2019. Here are my talking points from the weekend that was.
The in-form Jaguares will be out to keep their winning streak going in Round 12 of Super Rugby as they take on the inconsistent Stormers in what is yet another crucial South African conference contest. Join The Roar for live scores from 5:40am (AEDT).
Thanks mate. Yeah, break is badly needed. Been a hectic five or so months to kick-off 2019. Of course, wouldn’t have it any other way…
Jee that second half was really tough to call. I wanted to just shut my laptop, go grab a beer and forget about it for the most part, and labelling it a trainwreck really isn’t far off the mark.
While there is an element to what he is saying at halftime (and what you reckon is probably on the money regarding that), his interchange rotations on Saturday defied belief.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
Cheers mate.
Manly are really working hard. Becoming a dark horse if they can stop copping injuries for mine.
Wighton is a good shout…
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
The oval ground argument is definitely a cause for concern, but the NRL will take the risk at some point I think, although, with places like Hindmarsh or NIB, there are rectangular options that are slightly smaller (and so possibly more appropriate) in those cities. NZ might be the best bet with the eye to expansion over there.
If I hadn’t had to take next week off for other reasons, I would have been up there this weekend I reckon.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
34 and a half – I reckon that’s pretty good. Today was the most risky day of the lot.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
It’s gonna be a real mess by the time Saturday night rolls around.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
Rellum – I thought given there were eight games, it held up pretty well. Of course, doesn’t look great now, but it could have been so much worse. Surface and quality of ground has to be a key consideration obviously if the NRL have it again.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
Average per game doesn’t really help though because it’s combining the crowd across three games for the weekend. I think the new additions column is extremely important because it shows how many are rolling in early and hanging around. Those Friday night numbers are really positive for mine.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
I still think the Roosters are a long way in front… Just reckon Souths and Melbourne have proven they won’t have it all their own way in the last fortnight.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
Not far away… Hasler has been brilliant for them.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
Probably not a bad shout re the Sharks. Don’t want to talk them up too much yet though.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
That’s a fair point. I reckon AAMI Park would be a goer, but then, maybe a bit small and also you’d need to pick a non-AFL weekend.
Hindmarsh Stadium if you went to Adelaide. NIB if you went to Perth. Reckon places in NZ might be a goer as well.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
UPDATE:
Sunday figures are now available in the above table.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
*Starts contacting other writers to see who else wants to fill in.*
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9
Nope – he is returning through the A tour.
Jhye Richardson ruled out of Cricket World Cup
G’day Paul,
It’s not actually being live scored. Only updated on CA Twitter and on CA website in the form of a scorecard every now and again, which is about as frustrating as it gets.
Twitter feed here – https://twitter.com/cricketcomau
Scorecard here – https://www.cricket.com.au/news/full-scorecard-australia-xi-new-zealand-xi-world-cup-warm-up-match-live/2019-05-08
WATCH: Warner out for a duck in disastrous return to top order
Yeah, I’m looking forward to it. Think it’s a good trial run for the NRL to see if the concept works in Australia. If it does work and they don’t put it in an ‘expansion’ area next year, that’s when I’d have a problem with it.
If I didn’t have other commitments in Brisbane seven days later, I would have gone up for this weekend.
Stop the sooking and enjoy the weekend in Brisbane
That’s the last thing on Cricket Australia’s mind is to disrupt the NRL season. They are doing it out of necessity, thanks to the BCCI. The last thing they want to do is play home cricket in March.
Day-night Perth Test, March ODI series confirmed as CA reveal next summer's fixtures
Probably agree with that.
Day-night Perth Test, March ODI series confirmed as CA reveal next summer's fixtures
With only nine days between the end of the tri-series and the start of the World T20, I’d say that’s off the table.
Day-night Perth Test, March ODI series confirmed as CA reveal next summer's fixtures
Yeah, it’s madness. Reckon they should just use the Women’s Ashes format every summer against whoever they are playing. 3xODI, 3xT20, 1xTest and do it on total points.
Day-night Perth Test, March ODI series confirmed as CA reveal next summer's fixtures
Yeah, Day Night Perth Test would make perfect sense for England/SA, and maybe even Pakistan given time zones. Not really NZ.
Men have 6 T20s (3 vs SL, 3 vs Pakistan), women have 6 also (3 vs SL and 3 in that tri-series), with the tri-series adding another couple of matches between England and India.
Day-night Perth Test, March ODI series confirmed as CA reveal next summer's fixtures
You’d really, really hope so.
Day-night Perth Test, March ODI series confirmed as CA reveal next summer's fixtures
Yeah, but I guess that’s early in the morning, rather than late at night. Like, a 6am start is probably better than a 2:30am finish.
Day-night Perth Test, March ODI series confirmed as CA reveal next summer's fixtures
That’s fair. I think I was more trying to get across that the injury toll is mounting, and next week will be a struggle against Souths. Start putting a couple of losses together ahead of what is a really tough second half of the season, fixture-wise, and all of a sudden the top eight is going to become a question again.
Eight talking points from NRL Round 9