Opinion
Paris 2024
Forget poos in the Seine. Doping is the biggest concern at the Olympics
Confidence in WADA’s ability stop drug cheats is at rock-bottom after it was cleared of mishandling of a case involving 23 Chinese swimmers.
- by Andrew Webster
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Opinion
State of Origin
History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it
After day one of the State of Origin gibber fest, it’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Wallabies
Rugby union is not about to collapse, despite what the NRL keeps telling us
A new era starts under new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt on Saturday against Wales.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Paris 2024
Why is Australia picking a fight with the US Olympic swim team?
Australia is looking at a record haul in the pool at the Paris Olympics — but we’re setting ourselves up for a monumental face-plant with the job not yet done.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
The Blues’ fantasy land is just over there - but they’re not there yet
There were only a handful of minutes left in the first half of Origin II when NSW players, coaches and fans must have wondered if someone had slipped something into their drink.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Stephen Crichton will be the best player on the MCG in Origin II. Tell me I’m wrong
The Panthers have rarely got their recruitment and retention decisions wrong, but losing the best player in the game is surely one they lament.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Billy v Madge: The real reason behind NSW coach’s ‘glass houses’ sledge
The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne. Will Maguire’s gamble in firing up his former Storm fullback be worth it?
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Paris 2024
‘I was going to throw red wine in his face’: Boomers coach Goorjian’s staunch defence of Giddey
The national men’s basketball coach insists the point-guard has come out the other side of the scandal that has shadowed him this NBA season.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
State of Origin
Queensland’s amnesia about grubby tactics is breathtaking
Joseph Suaalii deserved to be sent off for knocking out Reece Walsh in game one, but the stream of conspiracy theories from the Maroons ever since are wearing thin.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Cheese on toast: Can Brandon Smith win back the support of Roosters?
After trumpeting his signing in 2021, the glamour club is uncertain about what to do with their erratic hooker.
- by Andrew Webster