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Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Set-piece goals are on the rise in the Premier League - a trend that title-bound Arsenal have set under Mikel Arteta, but not everyone is thrilled...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Set-piece goals are on the rise in the Premier League - a trend that title-bound Arsenal have set under Mikel Arteta, but not everyone is thrilled...

previous day 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Set-piece goals are on the rise in the Premier League - a trend that title-bound Arsenal have set under Mikel Arteta, but not everyone is thrilled...

previous day 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Game of throw-ins: Has the Premier League become too obsessed with control?

Set-piece goals are on the rise in the Premier League - a trend that title-bound Arsenal have set under Mikel Arteta, but not everyone is thrilled...

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Four years ago, images of Federation Square inspired the Socceroos to their best World Cup. But the powers that be have decided that we can’t have...

06.05.2026 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Four years ago, images of Federation Square inspired the Socceroos to their best World Cup. But the powers that be have decided that we can’t have...

06.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Four years ago, images of Federation Square inspired the Socceroos to their best World Cup. But the powers that be have decided that we can’t have...

06.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else

Four years ago, images of Federation Square inspired the Socceroos to their best World Cup. But the powers that be have decided that we can’t have...

06.05.2026 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

The AFL wants to ‘grow the game’ in Sydney. But is it walking the walk?

Combatants on both sides of the AFL’s Sydney derby are miffed that Friday night’s clash between the Swans and Giants won’t have the national...

14.04.2026 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

The AFL wants to ‘grow the game’ in Sydney. But is it walking the walk?

Combatants on both sides of the AFL’s Sydney derby are miffed that Friday night’s clash between the Swans and Giants won’t have the national...

14.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

The AFL wants to ‘grow the game’ in Sydney. But is it walking the walk?

Combatants on both sides of the AFL’s Sydney derby are miffed that Friday night’s clash between the Swans and Giants won’t have the national...

14.04.2026 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

The AFL wants to ‘grow the game’ in Sydney. But is it walking the walk?

Combatants on both sides of the AFL’s Sydney derby are miffed that Friday night’s clash between the Swans and Giants won’t have the national...

14.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

New Spurs boss wants to play like Ange again to avoid $500m relegation iceberg

Roberto De Zerbi, the new Tottenham manager, wants to bring back Angeball. If he can’t rescue them from the drop, the broader impact on the club...

11.04.2026 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

New Spurs boss wants to play like Ange again to avoid $500m relegation iceberg

Roberto De Zerbi, the new Tottenham manager, wants to bring back Angeball. If he can’t rescue them from the drop, the broader impact on the club...

11.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

New Spurs boss wants to play like Ange again to avoid $500m relegation iceberg

Roberto De Zerbi, the new Tottenham manager, wants to bring back Angeball. If he can’t rescue them from the drop, the broader impact on the club...

11.04.2026 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

New Spurs boss wants to play like Ange again to avoid $500m relegation iceberg

Roberto De Zerbi, the new Tottenham manager, wants to bring back Angeball. If he can’t rescue them from the drop, the broader impact on the club...

11.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Who’s on the plane? Piecing together the Socceroos’ World Cup squad puzzle

Here’s our lay of the land of who’s a lock for Tony Popovic’s 26-man squad, and who’s battling it out for the last few spots in Australia’s...

03.04.2026 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Who’s on the plane? Piecing together the Socceroos’ World Cup squad puzzle

Here’s our lay of the land of who’s a lock for Tony Popovic’s 26-man squad, and who’s battling it out for the last few spots in Australia’s...

03.04.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Who’s on the plane? Piecing together the Socceroos’ World Cup squad puzzle

Here’s our lay of the land of who’s a lock for Tony Popovic’s 26-man squad, and who’s battling it out for the last few spots in Australia’s...

03.04.2026 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

Who’s on the plane? Piecing together the Socceroos’ World Cup squad puzzle

Here’s our lay of the land of who’s a lock for Tony Popovic’s 26-man squad, and who’s battling it out for the last few spots in Australia’s...

03.04.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

The Socceroos love playing for Australia. Why doesn’t Australia love them back?

This is the most likeable group of players in many years, and their potential is enormous. A sixth consecutive World Cup beckons. So why does it feel...

31.03.2026 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

The Socceroos love playing for Australia. Why doesn’t Australia love them back?

This is the most likeable group of players in many years, and their potential is enormous. A sixth consecutive World Cup beckons. So why does it feel...

31.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

The Socceroos love playing for Australia. Why doesn’t Australia love them back?

This is the most likeable group of players in many years, and their potential is enormous. A sixth consecutive World Cup beckons. So why does it feel...

31.03.2026 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

The Socceroos love playing for Australia. Why doesn’t Australia love them back?

This is the most likeable group of players in many years, and their potential is enormous. A sixth consecutive World Cup beckons. So why does it feel...

31.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

‘We don’t want this feeling again’: Shattered Matildas put on a brave face

Another public reception after another tournament heartbreak. It’s becoming all-too-familiar for Sam Kerr and her team.

22.03.2026 40

WA Today

Vince Rugari

‘We don’t want this feeling again’: Shattered Matildas put on a brave face

Another public reception after another tournament heartbreak. It’s becoming all-too-familiar for Sam Kerr and her team.

22.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

‘We don’t want this feeling again’: Shattered Matildas put on a brave face

Another public reception after another tournament heartbreak. It’s becoming all-too-familiar for Sam Kerr and her team.

22.03.2026 40

The Age

Vince Rugari

‘We don’t want this feeling again’: Shattered Matildas put on a brave face

Another public reception after another tournament heartbreak. It’s becoming all-too-familiar for Sam Kerr and her team.

22.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Two home tournaments, no trophies: Matildas might have missed their window of opportunity

They’ve fallen short at the World Cup and now an Asian Cup - both on Aussie soil. We’re just going to have to remember these Matildas as one of...

21.03.2026 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Two home tournaments, no trophies: Matildas might have missed their window of opportunity

They’ve fallen short at the World Cup and now an Asian Cup - both on Aussie soil. We’re just going to have to remember these Matildas as one of...

21.03.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Two home tournaments, no trophies: Matildas might have missed their window of opportunity

They’ve fallen short at the World Cup and now an Asian Cup - both on Aussie soil. We’re just going to have to remember these Matildas as one of...

21.03.2026 40

The Age

Vince Rugari

Two home tournaments, no trophies: Matildas might have missed their window of opportunity

They’ve fallen short at the World Cup and now an Asian Cup - both on Aussie soil. We’re just going to have to remember these Matildas as one of...

21.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

It’s an age-old tradition, but pin trading is now a threat to Olympic ideals. Seriously

It’s not about the pins, it’s about the trading. But overbearing fans, volunteers, officials and security guards – and even police – are...

16.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

It’s an age-old tradition, but pin trading is now a threat to Olympic ideals. Seriously

It’s not about the pins, it’s about the trading. But overbearing fans, volunteers, officials and security guards – and even police – are...

16.02.2026 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

It’s an age-old tradition, but pin trading is now a threat to Olympic ideals. Seriously

It’s not about the pins, it’s about the trading. But overbearing fans, volunteers, officials and security guards – and even police – are...

16.02.2026 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

It’s an age-old tradition, but pin trading is now a threat to Olympic ideals. Seriously

It’s not about the pins, it’s about the trading. But overbearing fans, volunteers, officials and security guards – and even police – are...

16.02.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Brave or reckless? Lindsey Vonn’s crash exposes the hypocrisy of elite sport

We celebrate late-career miracles and anoint those who achieve them as legends, while also condemning those who fail with the benefit of hindsight.

08.02.2026 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Brave or reckless? Lindsey Vonn’s crash exposes the hypocrisy of elite sport

We celebrate late-career miracles and anoint those who achieve them as legends, while also condemning those who fail with the benefit of hindsight.

08.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Brave or reckless? Lindsey Vonn’s crash exposes the hypocrisy of elite sport

We celebrate late-career miracles and anoint those who achieve them as legends, while also condemning those who fail with the benefit of hindsight.

08.02.2026 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Brave or reckless? Lindsey Vonn’s crash exposes the hypocrisy of elite sport

We celebrate late-career miracles and anoint those who achieve them as legends, while also condemning those who fail with the benefit of hindsight.

08.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

They were once Australia’s hottest sporting team. But the Wanderers are a shell of their former selves

It’s been almost a decade since the Western Sydney Wanderers were consistently, reliably good. Coach Alen Stajcic had to go – but he’s not the...

21.01.2026 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

They were once Australia’s hottest sporting team. But the Wanderers are a shell of their former selves

It’s been almost a decade since the Western Sydney Wanderers were consistently, reliably good. Coach Alen Stajcic had to go – but he’s not the...

21.01.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

They were once Australia’s hottest sporting team. But the Wanderers are a shell of their former selves

It’s been almost a decade since the Western Sydney Wanderers were consistently, reliably good. Coach Alen Stajcic had to go – but he’s not the...

21.01.2026 50

The Age

Vince Rugari

They were once Australia’s hottest sporting team. But the Wanderers are a shell of their former selves

It’s been almost a decade since the Western Sydney Wanderers were consistently, reliably good. Coach Alen Stajcic had to go – but he’s not the...

21.01.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

FA counting on bold new management structure to help revive domestic game

Football Australia’s new chief executive Martin Kugeler will effectively share the job with Heather Garriock, who has been interim CEO for the past...

15.01.2026 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

FA counting on bold new management structure to help revive domestic game

Football Australia’s new chief executive Martin Kugeler will effectively share the job with Heather Garriock, who has been interim CEO for the past...

15.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

FA counting on bold new management structure to help revive domestic game

Football Australia’s new chief executive Martin Kugeler will effectively share the job with Heather Garriock, who has been interim CEO for the past...

15.01.2026 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

FA counting on bold new management structure to help revive domestic game

Football Australia’s new chief executive Martin Kugeler will effectively share the job with Heather Garriock, who has been interim CEO for the past...

15.01.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Sacking Ange was a huge mistake. Spurs are now in a mess of their own making

Tottenham Hotspur said a “change of approach” would make them more competitive. The evidence suggests otherwise, and regret is setting in fast.

18.12.2025 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Sacking Ange was a huge mistake. Spurs are now in a mess of their own making

Tottenham Hotspur said a “change of approach” would make them more competitive. The evidence suggests otherwise, and regret is setting in fast.

18.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari