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Super Rugby: the Great Invisible Tournament
Friday night marks the start of Super XV, unquestionably the best domestic rugby competition in the world. But I, like many fans, won’t see a minute of it. And it’s not through a lack of interest or...
View ArticleFormula One disgraces itself, again
Last night the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening race of the 2011 Formula 1 season was postponed. The lead up to this decision and the conditions under which it took place is yet another shameful action...
View ArticleWhy the Grand Prix loses $50M each and every year
The anti-Grand Prix rumbles are growing into a roar in Victoria as politicians both state and local start to openly question if the annual event is worth the $50 million it loses each time it is run....
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Motor-racing heaven at Bathurst as F1 hits track
F1 and V8 Supercars swap at Bathurst: Jenson Button and Craig Lowndes swap rides. Yesterday a Formula One car roared around the iconic Mount Panorama race track nine times. Thousands of devoted fans...
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Why popular teams aren’t always winning teams
Melbourne Storm celebrating their teams win over the Manly Sea Eagles. AAP Image/Paul Miller There has been plenty of discussion recently on The Roar about the relative popularity of different sports....
View ArticleAFL TV deal makes no difference up north
League and union fans can be forgiven for wringing their hands at the news the AFL has completed a terrific new TV deal. But they can be assured that while this is great news for the fans of the...
View ArticleDon’t forget the Formula 1 this weekend
This weekend is shaping up to be a rip snorter for us sports fans, with the Rugby Final, a Matildas final, big V8s race and Le Tour hitting the Pyrenees before even starting on domestic football. But...
View ArticleThe tragedy of girls that don’t ‘get’ sport
Poor Mia Freedman is receiving a kicking in cyberspace this week for having the nerve to admit that Cadel Evans’ Tour De France victory left her cold. But rather then getting mad at Mia, we should be...
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Cynicism of Bellamy and Hasler pays off
Coach Craig Bellamy. AAP Image/Dean Lewins The explosion of violence at the end of the first half at Brookvale last week was the inevitable result of the methodology of Des Hasler and Craig Bellamy,...
View ArticleWhy pay television is a lot like smoking
There is a high stakes game being played between rugby league and Foxtel, based largely on how similar pay television is to smoking cigarettes. Yesterday the NRL released a bullish state of game where...
View ArticleBathurst 1000: Live blog, updates
Before you watch the Wallabies get wet in Wellington, join us for a massive live blog of the iconic Bathurst 1000 today. We will be providing updates, news, informed discussion and wild speculation...
View ArticleTander conquers the Mountain
Garth Tander won the 2011 Bathurst 1000 by less then half a second from Craig Lowndes. It was gripping race for the purists, with the Holden Racing Team ace finally ending the imperious reign of...
View ArticleA-League atmosphere can intimidate the uninitiated
Three years ago, a bus load of football fans screamed at me to “’eff off home” for a solid ten minutes. This was a surprising new experience for me, and left me wondering if the A-League has a fan...
View ArticleF1′s final race of 2011: glorious Interlagos!
Early Monday morning we are going to be treated to the last Formula 1 Grand Prix for this classic season. As a bonus, it is being held at the worst venue on the calendar but easily the best track....
View ArticleThank you for ignoring the Big Bash
Australian sports fans should take a bow for ignoring the launch of the Big Bash League this weekend. By forcing this farce into failure we can make sure our beloved game is protected from the...
View ArticleAn exclusive look back on the sporting highlights of 2012
As the calendar flicks over into a fresh new year of sport, The Roar readers are lucky to have an exclusive look back at the five sporting highlights of 2012, many months before they occur. April –...
View ArticleAll signs point to a golden era for rugby league
A number of interesting things have happened in rugby league over the past few years. In isolation, they are inconsequential, but looked at together, they suggest rugby league is about to enter a...
View ArticleBig Bash League more smash than crash
I was so certain that the Big Bash League was going to be a massive flop, I tried to bet money on its inevitable failure. To my astonishment, it has been the big hit of Summer. It is time to reflect on...
View ArticleFive reasons why you should watch the Australian Grand Prix
This weekend, at 5PM AEDT, the biggest Formula One season ever will roar into life. If you haven’t planned on it, here are my top five reasons you should enjoy the show. 1. Red Bull will not be as...
View ArticleFriday form guide: 2012 Australian Grand Prix preview
The off-season is over! At 12:30 and 16:30 AEST we will have the pleasure of watching the Formula One 2012 season kick off. So who is smiling? And who is scowling? Smiling at the front Red Bull and...
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