Follow RT on Don’t like Greta Thunberg’s eco-agenda? Well then you’re an angry, triggered manchild who should feel ashamed. At least that’s the message spat with disdain by the media, and endorsed by Thunberg herself. Thungerg’s meteoric rise to global climate change spokeswoman at the age of sixteen has been a polarizing one. On one…
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SANZAAR discussions not distracting Brumbies
Brumbies backrower Ben Hyne says uncertainty over Super Rugby’s future isn’t ideal but his mission was a simple one as he tries to win a new contract. Having signed a one-year contract with the Brumbies, Hyne is one of those affected by a recent refreeze on negotiations with non-Wallabies players until more certainty around Super…
Lions run rampant in Johannesburg
Todd Blackadder’s reign as Crusaders coach has ended in familiar fashion, with a 42-25 loss to the rampant Lions in their Super Rugby quarter-final in Johannesburg. The home side were always in control after racing 15-0 up inside 15 minutes. They finished strongly to ensure there won’t be four New Zealand teams in the semi-finals,…
Alexis accused of losing his hunger while Mkhitaryan 'doesn't know what he is doing'
Two men who swapped places at Manchester United and Arsenal in the January window of 2018 have been hammered by Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas Alexis Sanchez has been accused of losing his confidence and hunger at Manchester United, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks like he “doesn’t know what he is doing” at Arsenal. Two players…
Klopp impressed by Solskjaer's 'brilliant job' at Man Utd
The Norwegian has proven his credentials by unlocking the potential at Old Trafford, according to a Liverpool boss preparing to head for Manchester Jurgen Klopp believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing a “brilliant job” at Manchester United and has shown that he is cut out for a top management job. Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho at…
Chiefs triple treat halts resurgent Rebels
A late flurry of Chiefs tries have halted a resurgent Rebels outfit, as they fell 27-14 in a valiant performance at AAMI Park. The home side played an unrecognisable brand of rugby compared to the dismal showings in their first two starts. They defended with vigour, controlled the battle of the breakdown and attacked with…
Reds vs Crusaders: Five things we learned
The Reds’ loss to the Crusaders was a heartbreaker at Suncorp Stadium tonight. Here are five things we learned. Click Here: Putters 1. Crusaders are comeback kings For the second consecutive week, the Crusaders managed to win a Super Rugby match no other team could have possibly won. On the road, trailing 20-7 with 17…
Houston Bordeaux bound
Leroy Houston is headed back to Bordeaux, after the Reds confirmed he had been released today. The burly No. 8 featured in just one game for the Reds this season and was granted a release on personal grounds today. He was lured back to Australia by an optimistic Michael Cheika, who believed he could feature for…
No ball, no worries as Crusaders into Super Rugby final
The magical touch of Richie Mo’unga and some stout defence put seven-time champions Crusaders into another Super Rugby final when they beat the Chiefs 27-13 in Christchurch on Saturday. With the Crusaders up only 10-6 at half-time and starved of possession, the game turned 10 minutes into the second half when Chiefs wing James Lowe attempted a clearing kick…
Mason sets lofty 2018 goals
Waiting in line behind the Wallabies flyhalf isn’t the easiest spot to be in, but Waratahs rookie Mack Mason is preparing to push incumbent 10 Bernard Foley in 2018 Mason has relished the chance to learn off Foley since moving down from Queensland ahead of the 2017 season but said his ultimate goal was cracking…