Rugby league today is almost unrecognisable to the sport’s early days. A key reason is the controversial move away from unlimited tackles.
- Adjunct research fellow, School of Arts, Western Sydney University
From the early settlers to those chasing gold in the 1850s, Australians have always been up for a punt.
Anything can happen in NRL grand finals, from fake injuries to referee corruption allegations and barely believable comebacks.
Australia’s Winx won 33 top-class races in a row. No other racehorse’s record comes close.
When it comes to the Olympics, sports like athletics and swimming often spring to mind. But many events have been tried and discarded over the years, including Jeu de paume, polo and tug-of-war.
We all know about Phar Lap, but what about the remarkable story of Walter Craig on Nimblefoot, or the market gardener who always knew when Poseidon would win?
Almost all of the decision-makers in horse racing are male, and they almost invariably favour their own sex.
It is through Bart Cummings’ 12 wins in the Melbourne Cup that he has achieved something comparable with Don Bradman’s 99.94 Test batting average.
At 12.45am on Sunday (AEST) wonder-mare Black Caviar, the Antipodean racehorse with the highest public profile since the immortal Phar Lap, will contest the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot racecourse…
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