Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Calamitous defending and spurned chances: Socceroos player ratings against Bahrain
It was another head-scratching performance from Tony Popovic’s team as the Socceroos try to claw their way into the 2026 World Cup.
- by Paul Zalunardo
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Opinion
NRL grand final
NRL grand final player ratings: How Panthers and Storm players fared
Which players stood tallest in Sunday’s premiership decider? Here’s how we rated the performance of every player from both Penrith and Melbourne in the grand final.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Phil Mitchell
As it happened: Tigers score 34-26 win over Manly on crazy Leichhardt night
Manly’s finals hopes took a nosedive when their early 16-0 lead turned into a concerning loss just three weeks out from the finals.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Christian Nicolussi
As it happened: Cleary off with shoulder injury as Storm prevail
A shoulder injury suffered by Nathan Cleary outweighed the final score at BlueBet Stadium.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Christian Nicolussi
Analysis
State of Origin
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in the decider
NSW were too good at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. Which of the 34 players who stepped onto the field shone brightest?
- by Paul Zalunardo and Phil Mitchell
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game two
How the 34 players fared when the 2024 series graced the hallowed turf of the MCG.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Nick Wright
Boosted by Hammer’s wonder try, Dolphins beat Sharks in thriller
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s length-of-the-field effort proved the difference at PointsBet Stadium.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Adam Pengilly
NRL round 14 LIVE: Bulldogs score thrilling 22-18 win over Eels
In a public holiday thriller, Canterbury have staged a brave fightback to beat Parramatta 22-18.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Christian Nicolussi
Analysis
State of Origin
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game one
Queensland romped home in State of Origin I in Sydney on Wednesday night – but which stars shone the brightest on the big stage?
- by Nick Wright and Paul Zalunardo
‘Complete package’ Moses taunts Sharks as Eels snap run of outs
Their star No.7 is back and all is well with the Eels again. Finally, Eels fans have something to smile about again.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Adam Pengilly
Raiders 24 Bulldogs 20
NRL 2024
Brave Raiders climb off canvas to beat Bulldogs
Canberra went down to 11 men but fought back to score a 24-20 win over an error-prone Canterbury at Magic Round.
- by Paul Zalunardo and Christian Nicolussi
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