2024 NRL: Five Must Watch Games in the Final Four Rounds
With four rounds left until the 2024 Finals Series, NothingButLeague looks at the run home to see which five games will have the biggest finals implications.
ROUND 24
PENRITH PANTHERS VS MELBOURNE STORM, BLUEBET STADIUM. THURSDAY AUGUST 15
This blockbuster clash could...
NRL Expansion: Race to the 18th Franchise
Since the Dolphins became the 18th team on October 13, 2021, there has been a lot of media speculation about who would next enter the competition. Who will be the next team to join the NRL?
The ARL on Friday...
2023 NRL: 7 Must-Watch NRL Games Before the Finals
The 2023 NRL finals series is almost here, and - following on from our Seven Must-Watch NRL Games for March 2023 - NothingButLeague has highlighted another seven must-watch games (in order of appearance) for the final month of the regular season.
BRISBANE...
Croker 300th: Players Who’ve Reached 300 for the One Club
With Canberra's Jarrod Croker playing his 300th NRL game this Friday night, NothingButLeague are looking back at some of the best one-club 300 gamers.
Canberra Raiders: Jarrod Croker (299*)
A Canberra Raiders legend (having playing in two grand finals: Toyota Cup...
The Most Memorable NRL Magic Round Matches of All Time
Looking for the most exciting NRL Magic Round matches of all time? Look no further than this list of the greatest games in the event's history.
Sydney Roosters defeated Canberra Raiders 30-24 (2019)
Famous for embarrassing second half fadeouts in 2017...
Could a Five Nations Rugby League Tournament Work?
While the NRL’s decision to scrap the excellent Rep Round (in favour of more “who cares” split rounds and Nine getting their favoured Wednesday night Origin ratings cash cow back) is incredibly short-sighted, it also allows rep footy to...
The Milk Turns 40: 10 Classic Moments
While 2022 has been rough for Canberra so far, it's easy to forget it's their milestone 40th anniversary.
With that in mind, here's my top 10 moments of Raiders history.
The Final Five Play-off
After two tough seasons (four wins in 1982...
Who Wins The 2020 NRL Grand Final? Our Writer Poll
Our writers have given their verdict on who will win the NRL Grand Final and the player most likely to win the coveted Clive Churchill Medal for best player in the match.
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Andrew Pelechaty
Winner: Panthers by 4
Clive Churchill Medal: Nathan Cleary
Lachy...
2020 NRL Finals: Examining the Form Line
With the 2020 Finals Series approaching, let's look at which teams are ready to go deep into October, and which ones face an early exit.
Penrith: The fairytale team of 2020, Penrith are riding a 15-game winning streak: while they've...
Who Missed the 2020 NRL Finals and Why?
It's been eighteen weeks since the 2020 season resumed, and the finals are approaching. For the bottom eight teams, it's time for a break, and then start a long, hot summer preparing for 2021.
Which clubs can look forward to...
Predicting the 2020 NRL Top Eight
While the top eight is decided, there's still plenty to play for - at both ends of the ladder - as we enter the final round next weekend.
Thursday September 24: Brisbane (16) vs North Queensland (14), Suncorp Stadium.
The second...
2020 Penrith Panthers Better Than 1991 and 2003
The Penrith Panthers sit at the top of the National Rugby League ladder after eighteen rounds, firming as Premiership favourites. Matt Pritchard takes a look at why this 2020 Penrith Panthers team is the best ever to represent the...
When’s the Best Time to Play Origin?
With Peter V’Landys announcing that State of Origin May be a permanent end-of-season fixture should it “rate the roof off”, let’s examine the best time to play Origin.
Firstly, let’s rule out pre-season, as February-March is reserved for trial games...
Rooster vs Storm is the Biggest NRL Rivalry
There's been some spicy rivalries in the NRL era (Melbourne v Manly Warringah, Melbourne v Cronulla-Sutherland, Canberra v St George Illawarra, Sydney Roosters v South Sydney, Brisbane v North Queensland), but the recent rivalry between the Melbourne Storm and...
Broncos’ Downfall Five Years in the Making
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It's been a strange season so far. One of the strangest things has been Brisbane's downfall. Accustomed to success in their 30-plus year history, they've only won three games from 11 in 2020 and are second-last.
They started with good...
What Toronto’s withdrawal means for Super League
As Super League nears its resumption following a lengthy break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there's one side who won't be returning to the competition, newly promoted Toronto Wolfpack. The Canadian outfit have withdrawn from the remainder of the...
2020 NRL Mid-Season Team Report Card
It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the shortened 20-round season. Let's have a look at each team's fortunes after 10 rounds.
Penrith (8-1-1) = Penrith have recovered from Nathan Cleary's TikTok drama to lead the competition. They've claimed...
OPINION | Why Pay Had to Go; and Why He Had to Stay
It is time to look at both sides of the story. To play devil’s advocate, if you will.
Dean Pay’s time as Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs coach has come to an end. After 108 games in the blue and white between 1989...
Why fans should embrace the rule changes in Super League
With Super League making its eagerly anticipated comeback on August 2nd, after a near five-month break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, here's why the rule changes made to the competition should be embraced by supporters with a faster game...
Is the ‘Six Again’ Rule that bad as first thought?
When the NRL resumed in late May, there was a lot of excitement, especially for the new “six again” rule: as seen in the first game between Brisbane and Parramatta, the game was much quicker, the ball was in...
