Australia

Is Ireland’s Hunger Matched with Belief.

You learn more from defeat than victory, is a phrase often used in sport, and frequently that is the case. Last night Ireland progressed through to the quarter finals of the rugby World Cup after a bruising encounter with France.

Are The State Bodies Representing Everyone’s Best Interests?

The Board elections for the Football Federation of Australia next month have probably seen the most interest from the football community in the 11 years that the FFA have been in existence. Yet once again a lack of unity within

Calling All Sports Fans – A Cry For Help

Just as we all have our favourite actor and athlete, so too do many have their favourite author or musician. Many sports fans also have a journalist they trust, admire and whose opinion they respect. Sports fans in Melbourne and

Betting on Firing up Punters

Australia will always lift when it plays England. So it was strange that so many people seemed surprised that Australia were victorious in England’s do or die Rugby World Cup match. Especially when you consider that the Australian rugby team

Finding National Pride

The rugby world cup is now at its halfway stage, and in terms of crowds the tournament has been a success. Yet has it converted people to the code, or have those new to the game simply bought tickets to