From Socceroos and Pele to a drug den. Now this stadium has been reborn
The condemned grandstand at the old St George Stadium, or Barton Park, was a magnet for anti-social behaviour. But a new redevelopment has ensured a broken piece of Sydney’s proud sporting history has been restored.
- by Vince Rugari
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ACL
After Asian triumph, the Mariners are one trophy away from Australia’s GOAT conversation
Ten years after the Wanderers lifted the AFC Champions League trophy, the Gosford-based Mariners have sealed another remarkable achievement. Now an unprecedented treble beckons.
- by Vince Rugari
Swans 14.14 (98) Giants 10.9 (69)
AFL 2024
Swans make a statement as Giants face stretch without Green, Brown
The Swans seized local bragging rights in front of a near-record crowd at the SCG, while the Giants are set to lose one of their stars to injury and another to suspension.
- by Vince Rugari
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AFL 2024
Can Sam Taylor walk the talk? That and four other burning Sydney derby questions
We take a closer look at Saturday’s tantalising clash between the high-flying Swans and Giants at the SCG.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Business class? It’s not us’: Inside the Mariners’ 100,000km Asian odyssey
They’ve flown almost three times around the world – all in economy class. The Mariners’ incredible AFC Cup journey is one of the best stories in Australian sport right now.
- by Vince Rugari
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AFL 2024
Three down, two to go: Florent signs long-term extension with Swans
Ollie Florent has followed in the footsteps of Errol Gulden and James Rowbottom by pledging his long-term future to Sydney - and he hopes Logan McDonald and Will Hayward do the same.
- by Vince Rugari
Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection
Daniel Worrall, a former Sheffield Shield quick best known for a crude sketch in 2014, could become the first player in 125 years to represent both Australia and England.
- by Vince Rugari
‘There is a lot of dislike’: Giants defender takes swipe at ‘smug, chirpy’ Swans
Sam Taylor says he respects the Sydney Swans, who he reckons are the best team in the AFL this season – but that doesn’t mean he likes them.
- by Vince Rugari
The $3000-a-head dinner that could change everything for Socceroos
Cristian Volpato, the A-League reject now playing in one of Europe’s top leagues, will be the hot topic when Graham Arnold and Italian icon Francesco Totti break bread.
- by Vince Rugari
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Asian Cup
Winless, scoreless and out: Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster
Australia’s under-23 men have failed to reach the Paris Olympics. An undermanned squad at the qualifying tournament is one reason – but there are deeper issues.
- by Vince Rugari
Matildas’ next big crowning moment could be coming to Sydney
Sydney is in the box seat to host the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup after NSW was announced as one of three host states, while there was also a surprising omission.
- by Vince Rugari