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Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

This is a generation of Socceroos worth getting excited about. But has this World Cup come a touch too early for them, or are they ready to make...

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WA Today

Vince Rugari

Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

This is a generation of Socceroos worth getting excited about. But has this World Cup come a touch too early for them, or are they ready to make...

previous day 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

This is a generation of Socceroos worth getting excited about. But has this World Cup come a touch too early for them, or are they ready to make...

previous day 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

Socceroos’ World Cup squad is one of their youngest ever. It might be their best since 2010

This is a generation of Socceroos worth getting excited about. But has this World Cup come a touch too early for them, or are they ready to make...

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

There’s never a good time to feel “anxious and nervous” in front of nearly 80,000 people. But two weeks before the World Cup is a lot better...

sunday 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

There’s never a good time to feel “anxious and nervous” in front of nearly 80,000 people. But two weeks before the World Cup is a lot better...

sunday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

There’s never a good time to feel “anxious and nervous” in front of nearly 80,000 people. But two weeks before the World Cup is a lot better...

sunday 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

There’s never a good time to feel “anxious and nervous” in front of nearly 80,000 people. But two weeks before the World Cup is a lot better...

sunday 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

There are now 29 contenders for the 26 spots in Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squad for next month’s World Cup.

26.05.2026 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

There are now 29 contenders for the 26 spots in Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squad for next month’s World Cup.

26.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

There are now 29 contenders for the 26 spots in Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squad for next month’s World Cup.

26.05.2026 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

The three big decisions Popovic must make to finalise Australia’s World Cup squad

There are now 29 contenders for the 26 spots in Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squad for next month’s World Cup.

26.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Steve Corica is the only person to have been involved, in one form or another, in each of the A-League’s 21 seasons to date.

23.05.2026 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Steve Corica is the only person to have been involved, in one form or another, in each of the A-League’s 21 seasons to date.

23.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Steve Corica is the only person to have been involved, in one form or another, in each of the A-League’s 21 seasons to date.

23.05.2026 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Another grand final win can put A-League icon in reach of Ange’s record

Steve Corica is the only person to have been involved, in one form or another, in each of the A-League’s 21 seasons to date.

23.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Broken Hearts: Socceroo left in tears as Scottish title bid ends in ‘shameful scenes’

Heart of Midlothian’s bid to break Scottish football’s ‘Old Firm’ duopoly ended with a brutal 3-1 defeat – and a pitch invasion, in which...

17.05.2026 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Broken Hearts: Socceroo left in tears as Scottish title bid ends in ‘shameful scenes’

Heart of Midlothian’s bid to break Scottish football’s ‘Old Firm’ duopoly ended with a brutal 3-1 defeat – and a pitch invasion, in which...

17.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Broken Hearts: Socceroo left in tears as Scottish title bid ends in ‘shameful scenes’

Heart of Midlothian’s bid to break Scottish football’s ‘Old Firm’ duopoly ended with a brutal 3-1 defeat – and a pitch invasion, in which...

17.05.2026 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

Broken Hearts: Socceroo left in tears as Scottish title bid ends in ‘shameful scenes’

Heart of Midlothian’s bid to break Scottish football’s ‘Old Firm’ duopoly ended with a brutal 3-1 defeat – and a pitch invasion, in which...

17.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

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...

09.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

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...

09.05.2026 20

WA Today

Vince Rugari

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...

09.05.2026 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

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...

09.05.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

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

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 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

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

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 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

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 30

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 40

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 30

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 40

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari