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What the World Was Like the Last Time the Lions Toured Australia

What the World Was Like the Last Time the Lions Toured Australia

• Nick Armistead

12 years in the making, the British and Irish Lions are back on Australian soil and preparing for their first clash with the Wallabies since July 6, 2013. Quite a lot has changed in the decade plus, although James O’Connor’s hairline is still remarkably strong, and he might not be making any late night trips to Hungry Jacks this time around. But we have gone into the time machine to see what the world was like during those three weeks when the Aussies faced off with the best of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The Chiefs Were On Their Way…

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Memorable Australian Wins At Royal Ascot 

Memorable Australian Wins At Royal Ascot 

• Craig Sheppard

When Choisir ventured into the unknown that was the Royal Ascot Carnival in 2003, he instigated a movement that would see other Australian horses not only regularly race on the hallowed turf during the five-day UK showpiece but also enjoy an incredible amount of success.  With the 2025 Carnival underway and one of Australia’s best jockeys Mark Zahra riding a winner on the opening day, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane and reminisced about some of the finest Royal Ascot performances by our Australian superstars.  2003 – Choisir  When recalling memorable Royal Ascot moments, naturally the first that comes to mind…

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Alternate State of Origin Venues

Alternate State of Origin Venues

• James Caughlin

State of Origin’s now seemingly annual tour to different locations will head back to Perth this week with rugby league’s showpiece event heading to the West Australian capitol in a potentially decisive moment in the 2024 series. We’ve also seen games take place in Adelaide and Melbourne in recent years as rugby league looks to expand its horizons beyond its two heartland states. While taking the game away from its traditional stages might not sit well with some of the traditionalists, it is a chance to add some new eyeballs in an increasingly competitive marketplace, not to mention the desire…

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Queensland's State of Origin Captaincy Chronology

Queensland's State of Origin Captaincy Chronology

• Will Evans

Following Queensland’s contentious decision to axe incumbent skipper Daly Cherry-Evans ahead of a must-win game two assignment in Perth, Cameron Munster will be the Maroons’ 16th State of Origin captain. Here’s the 45-year chronology of the Maroons’ top on-field job. Arthur Beetson – 1980 (1 match) ‘Big Artie’s’ legacy towers over State of Origin, despite playing just one match as a 35-year-old. The legendary Beetson – a premiership-winning skipper at Easts and a former Test captain – was a Parramatta reserve grader when he answered the call to arms to captain Queensland in the inaugural Origin match, inspiring a 20-10…

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One Sided Grand Finals

One Sided Grand Finals

• James Caughlin

Football fans around the world were treated to the showpiece event of the European club season on the weekend with Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan facing off in the Allianz Arena in Munich in the Champions League Final. With a rarely matched global TV audience tuning in as two of the biggest teams in the sport faced off, anticipation was high for a classic and competitive contest. It turned out to be a memorable night, but for all the wrong reasons if you were a neutral tuning in. 12 minutes into the game, PSG’s Moroccan right back Achraf Haikimi opened…

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The Best Origin Moments At Suncorp Stadium

The Best Origin Moments At Suncorp Stadium

• James Caughlin

Suncorp Stadium, aka The Cauldron has seen many iconic moments since its redevelopment in the early 2000’s. Perhaps no event is more associated with Brisbane’s premiere sporting ground than State of Origin with the home crowd getting to witness some phenomenal contests. We could be in for another one as the 2025 series kicks off in the Sunshine State with the both sides eager to take a 1-0 advantage before they head to Perth. 2003 – Welcome Home Admittedly this one is on the list more for the pregame than the actual 80 minutes of rugby league. The stadium was…

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Most Memorable Doomben Cup Moments

Most Memorable Doomben Cup Moments

• Craig Sheppard

The Group 1 Doomben Cup, set to be run this Saturday, has a rich history of providing memorable moments.    We only have to look back two years for proof of that when Huetor became just the fourth horse in the history of the race to win multiple titles, proving too strong for Numerian in a stirring finish over the final furlong.  The 2022 edition of the Doomben Cup will be remembered for two things. Firstly, the race was run at Eagle Farm due to extreme wet weather causing Doomben to be waterlogged and secondly, Huetor causing a major boil over when…

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