Day: November 21, 2023

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Blaming ‘sandpaper pitch’ and coin toss, former star points finger for World Cup defeat

A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size The excuses are flying thick and fast from India in the wake of their World Cup final capitulation to Australia with former Test batter Sanjay Manjrekar claiming the pitch and the toss of the coin were two of the […]

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Revitalizing Super Rugby: The Case for Expanding to 14 Teams

It is time for New Zealand Rugby, Rugby Australia, SANNZAR, and the Super Rugby commissioner to consider expanding the competition by 2026. The current playoff structure is predictable and makes the competition less exciting for viewers, with the Kiwi teams dominating year after year. Australian Super Rugby teams are becoming weaker compared to the New […]

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Harry leads unconvincing Socceroos to victory over Palestine in World Cup qualifier

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The Cowboys Make Smart Signings and Perfect Their Spine

After the Finals and the November 1 contract deadline, the NRL silly season is here. To bring you back to reality, Smart Signings dissects where clubs are struggling, where improvements are needed, and identifies realistic options. Instead of rumors, expect to see stats, profiles, and insights. The conclusion of the 2022 season was tough for […]

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The A-League’s much-needed boost: Bill Foley’s new Auckland licence brings financial clout and opportunity

New Zealand will soon have two sides competing in the A-League Men’s competition and a second women’s team in the Liberty A-League.Bill Foley, a 78-year-old American businessman who owns Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, has a significant stake in FC Lorient, and heads a consortium of owners who control the Las Vegas Knights, has been […]

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Demetriou advocates for salary cap for young players to prevent poaching by Roosters

Jason Demetriou, who coaches the Rabbitohs, proposed the idea of introducing maximum salary amounts for young players to prevent clubs from luring away top prospects with big offers. This comes as a response to teams like the Roosters offering lucrative deals to players like Joseph Suaalii. However, the likelihood of the NRL adopting such a […]

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Travis’s World Cup performance secures spot in Australia’s prestigious Movember XI squad

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Adelaide Supercars Showdown: A Title Decider with Formula 1 Excitement

A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size The 2023 Supercars championship has gone down to the wire, with the stage set for a title decider at the Adelaide 500 this weekend a throwback to Formula One finales of yesteryear on the streets of the parklands. Erebus […]

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Meet the Team: Selections, Steals, and Standouts

The 2023 AFL draft concluded with a new crop of stars set to join their respective teams for the 2024 season. While the rookie draft is still pending, the foundation for each team’s future success has been laid over the last two nights. From Harley Reid, who was selected as West Coast’s top pick, to […]

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Sri Lanka’s International Cricket Ban Lifted, U19 World Cup Hosting Rights Revoked

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