Waratahs complete great escape at AAMI Park
Thirty-seven seconds. That’s how long the Waratahs led at AAMI Park, but as David Horwitz crashed over in the 80th minute, it was long enough to keep their season alive with a 32-25 win over the Rebels. It was a frenetic match, played at the intensity fans have been praying to see from Australian teams…
Christensen had ‘doubts’ but never considered leaving Chelsea
The Danish defender has struggled for regular first-team football this season but insists a January move was never on the cards as he feels valued Andreas Christensen admits to having had “doubts” about his Chelsea future heading into the January transfer window, but insists a move was never considered as he was made to feel…
England accused of overhyping 'rough diamond' Sancho by Dortmund team-mate Delaney
The 18-year-old forward has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence and a club colleague believes it is important for him to remain grounded England have been accused by Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Delaney of “hyping” players such as Jadon Sancho, with the exciting 18-year-old forward considered to be a “rough diamond”. A product of Manchester…
Dortmund genius Reus would have challenged for the Ballon d’Or but for injuries
The German, who will miss his side’s Champions League clash with Tottenham, could have achieved great things had he not been plagued by fitness issues Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning team had almost everything: a media-friendly head coach, a perfect blend of old and young players, quality in every position. What they did not have, though,…
FIFA 19: What is the ultimate Premier League players-only FUT line-up?
Ahead of the ePremier League Liverpool play-offs, Goal esports player Danny Taylor introduces the team he hopes will take him to the final Throughout February and March, some of the best FIFA players in the world are competing to represent each of the 20 teams taking part in the inaugural ePremier League – a nationwide tournament which…
Rebels' injury list grows as round one team named
Sefa Naivalu is the latest high-profile Rebel to be ruled out of their opening Super Rugby clash, with the winger failing to overcome an infection. Naivalu shapes as one of the side’s key players heading into 2017, but the speedster will be watching on as his teammates play the Blues on Thursday night. The 25-year-old…
The Pecking Order: Openside flankers
Australia has never been short of sevens, but who are the standouts this season? We’ve ranked the 7s in Wallabies contention at this point in the year. 1. Michael Hooper Hooper faces the toughest test of his Super Rugby career this season, leading a battling Waratahs side for the first time as its full-time captain.…
Rebels appoint Thorpe as team director
Former All Blacks manager Tony Thorpe will join the Rebels as team director in 2018. Thorpe, who was most recently general manager of Fiji Rugby, will oversee the team’s wider strategy, on and off the field, working closely with Dave Wessels. “I’m fortunate for the opportunity to work with David and the management team at the…
Rebels feeling the Super Rugby pain
Rebels coach Tony McGahan says the ongoing Super Rugby uncertainty is seeping into his team’s performances, but stopped short of using it as an excuse for another loss. The franchise released a statement on Friday night explicitly ruling out the possibility of selling its licence to the ARU, a move that seemingly turns the pressure…
Tom Hamilton lights the fire that spurs the Reds
With all the uncertainty shrouding Australian rugby, a bright spark like Tom Hamilton is just what the game needs. Tom is 32, suffers from cerebral palsy and as a result, is a quadriplegic. It’s a condition that cripples the body but not the mind and Tom is living, breathing proof of that. Speak to the…