Ulrich van der Merwe dominates on the field. Photo: Actionpix/ Frans Lombard Ulrich van der Merwe, fondly known as ‘Ula’ or to some as ‘Baksteen’, is a 17-year-old rugby prodigy. Supported by not only ...

The NFL has become a hotbed for Australian talent in recent years, as they make their way into America's most popular league. Whether it's prolific punters, or outstanding offensive linemen, the ...

Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Grae Morris of Team Australia celebrates winning the silver medal in the ...

Ange Capuozzo was born French, is also Italian, has a mother with roots in Madagascar, Neapolitan guts that are also passionate about soccer, and a Corsican name (Ange, the angel) with no idea where ...

The sevens is always an exciting event, with colourful costumes, exciting rugby and far more parity than in other international rugby competitions. But the sevens isn't just a rugby party. It's also a ...

Australian rugby is staring down the barrel of a costly defection, with the PNG Chiefs setting their sights firmly on 19-year-old Reds sensation Treyvon Pritchard, and they want his older brother, too ...