Robbie Fowler announced as Brisbane Roar coach
The former Reds genius is set to lead the struggling Australian club Robbie Fowler has been officially named Brisbane Roar coach and will lead the A-League club for the next two seasons. The 44-year-old was unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday as the man to lead the struggling Roar – who are second-last on…
Adelaide United 1 Melbourne City 0 (aet): Halloran the hero
Adelaide United booked an A-League semi-final with Perth Glory thanks to Ben Halloran’s 119th-minute winner against Melbourne City. Ben Halloran struck deep into extra time to give Adelaide United a dramatic 1-0 victory over Melbourne City in the second A-League elimination final at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide striker Halloran was twice denied by the woodwork before…
'Salah just behind Messi & Ronaldo' – Liverpool told how to keep star forward from Real Madrid & Barcelona
Former Reds star Luis Garcia believes major silverware at Anfield would make it easier to convince an Egyptian that he should be staying put Mohamed Salah sits just behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the global pecking order, says Luis Garcia, but Liverpool need trophies in order to keep him from Real Madrid or…
Juventus willing to consider Dybala sale but have no offers on the table
The Argentine forward is no longer regarded as an integral part of the Bianconeri’s plans and the Serie A champions are willing to move him on Juventus are open to the idea of offloading Paulo Dybala during the next transfer window, Goal understands. The Argentina international is no longer considered to be integral to the…
One Percenters: O’Connor reveals World Cup ambitions, Parling to join Rebels coaches
Super Rugby and club seasons are done but there is plenty of action around the rugby world. What have you missed this week? O’Connor reveals Wallabies ambition Controversial former Wallabies back James O’Connor has revealed a deep-seated desire to play in next year’s Rugby World Cup. O’Connor has been working to return from ankle surgery…
Kerevi says announcement on future "not up to me"
Samu Kerevi may be playing his final home game for the Reds tomorrow night but fans are unlikely to know whether that is definitely the case, with the Queensland captain saying an announcement on his future is “not up to me”. Kerevi is set to cut ties with the Reds to play in Japan following…
Vodafone Super Rugby Team of the Week: Round 13
Round 13 could ultimately prove season-defining for Australia’s four Super Rugby teams. The Brumbies and Rebels took out important wins while the Reds and Waratahs both fell just short. Who were the standouts in the Australian sides? 1. Scott Sio Scott Sio and James Slipper are fighting it out for the starting Brumbies loosehead jersey…
Reds prop says South Africans view Aussie forwards as 'soft'
Reds front-rower JP Smith says Queensland need to mend their wounded pride quickly ahead of a trio of games against South African sides that see Australian forwards as a soft target. Smith, who moved to Australia with his family, including twin brother and fellow Reds prop Ruan aged 20, grew up in the South African…
Super Rugby final: Crusaders motivated to end Jaguares success story
Helping to heal a devastated city has become a motivating factor for the Canterbury Crusaders as Super Rugby’s most successful side prepare for a showdown with the Jaguares, the season’s success story. The Christchurch-based Crusaders are bidding for a third successive title and their 10th overall while the Jaguares have reached the final in only…
How Michael Hooper avoided halfback and hit 100 games for NSW
To understand how Michael Hooper has come to be playing his 100th game for NSW on Saturday night, you first have to understand how he played his first. And why. And to do that, you have to know why Hooper was talked about as a halfback option for the Brumbies – in the same season…