Bush whacked: League’s fight for survival
Rugby league is facing challenges in country NSW due to a lack of participation, funding and an aggressive approach by the AFL.
- by Roy Masters
Latest
Our train journey was cancelled hours before departure. Here’s what we did
I never planned to drive across the US. But when our leisurely rail journey is upended due to a strike, a road adventure of cultural contradictions begins.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
NRL 2023
State bosses to meet with NRL club chiefs over funding concerns
NRL club bosses have been called to a meeting by the state league CEOs to discuss their issues with the ARLC over funding.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
Olympics
If Russians and Belarusians compete in Paris, Ukraine won’t send a team due to a war they didn’t start
One year out from Paris 2024, the IOC is stalling on a decision whether Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete, even as individual, neutral athletes. Unfortunately, Ukraine looms as a loser in war and peace.
- by Roy Masters
‘It’s not just sport’: Wylie slams Andrews for damaging Victoria’s reputation
Victoria’s reputation in business, not just as a sporting host, has suffered irreparable damage from the decision to scrap the Games, says former ASC head, John Wylie.
- by Greg Baum, Michael Gleeson and Roy Masters
Games authorities pursuing ‘hundreds of millions’ in compensation
The Commonwealth Games Federation expects the state government to play hard-ball with a counter offer over the cancelled Victorian Games.
- by Roy Masters, Patrick Hatch, Annika Smethurst, Broede Carmody and Rachel Eddie
Exclusive
Commonwealth Games
Coates declares regional event was doomed as Games left without a saviour
The Olympics powerbroker says the Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria was destined to fail without federal government assistance.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
NRL 2023
Wests Tigers living in the past, looking at the future, but ignoring the present
As the Western Suburbs coach of the century, Roy Masters is uniquely positioned to examine the problems that haunt the joint venture.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
State of Origin
How Freddy, and Origin, made fools of us again
A dead-match bounce from Brad Fittler and the Blues in game three should be enough to buy the under-pressure coach another series in charge.
- by Roy Masters
Blues need to learn that home is where the heart is
Origin III at Accor Stadium may be a dead rubber but the Blues must understand that they have a state on their side too, and reciprocate the passion accordingly.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
NRL 2023
Talent drain, byes and sin bins: Keys to a bizarre, unpredictable NRL season
This season’s slow starters are now racking up the wins in a season that has defied expectations and boosted TV ratings.
- by Roy Masters