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...
STATS DON’T LIE: Are Cronulla guaranteed victory against North Queensland?
In an interesting sub plot to the 2017 NRL finals the past two Premiers, Cronulla and North Queensland go head-to-head in one of this week's elimination finals. While the Cowboys are low on troops and had to rely on...
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...
Australian Rugby League Competition Logos Through the Years
A good logo is a vital marketing tool for any sporting competition. The NBA and MLB are famous for their iconic red, white, and blue silhouette logos. Since 1983, the Australian Rugby League have had a number of logos:...
Who Are The Five Best NRL Transfers In 2018?
This year the NRL season has had many surprises with familiar teams coming and going from finals contention in 2018, much of this year's premiership contenders have recruited a high profile or experienced player to their roster.
Five rounds are...
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...
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...
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...
Borin’ Gorden Tallis “Bennett Bashing” Wearing Thin
There are few certainties in the world. You can guarantee the sun will come up each morning. It’s pretty certain that Donald Trump will be active on his Twitter account. You can also guarantee that Gorden Tallis will take...
OPINION | Challenged Cup thinking by the RFL
With the imposition of a stipulation on Toronto, Toulouse, and Catalans that in order to take part in the Challenge Cup they provide a guarantee of one million pounds, either through ticket sales or cash equivalent, the RFL are...
Shaun Johnson Bucks the Trend of Cash Over Loyalty to Clubs
With players hopping from club to club more than ever before and the trend of swapping codes to gain a larger paycheck, most would think loyalty to clubs had vanished from the NRL years ago. It seems as though...
At Least We Still Have Our Footy
I don't need to remind anyone what crazy, uncertain times we face at the moment.
At least we still have our footy.
With most other sports cancelled, the NRL is continuing. It may be inside locked stadiums (though a few enterprising...
EDITOR’S COLUMN | The Kids Are Alright
UK Editor Sean Hayes looks at the youngsters breaking through in Super League, as clubs are finally giving youth a chance to shine.
Last season Harvey Livett featured as a stand-off for Rochdale Hornets on dual-registration.
That’s the same Harvey Livett...
2016 NRL: An Obituary to Monday Night NRL
Parramatta versus St George Illawarra marks the final Monday Night NRL fixture for now as Foxtel moves the game to a Friday night.
I wish to say goodbye to a friend, sometimes overlooked far too often.
Well, I didn't have Foxtel for...
OPINION | Five reasons why St Helens will win the 2019 Grand Final
Salford have beaten all the odds by making it to the Grand Final this year with one of the lowest budgets in the league. This sporting fairy tale has captured the imagination of Super League fans meaning that most...
Tackling Six Talking Points From 2019 NRL Round 10
Jordan Crick tackles a set of six talking points covering all the rugby league world has to offer.
Game of the season
There have been some great matches so far this season, but none have come close to Friday night’s classic...
Penalty crackdown should be encouraged, on one condition
If the NRL wishes to cure the penalty disease currently plaguing the game, referees mustn’t be afraid to use the sin-bin.
I applaud Matt Cecchin for sending Cameron Smith off for ten minutes on Friday night following the tirade of...
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...
Why QLD Will Avoid An Origin Clean Sweep
In the history of State of Origin, there has only ever been 7 series sweeps since 1980. The Queensland Maroons now have the task of stopping a New South Wales team from accomplishing such a feat in what would...
Finals Forecast-Bold and fearless predictions for NRL Finals
After 26 rounds of the regular season, the eight teams vying for this years Telstra Premiership have been decided. While on paper, there are clear threats and teams that appear to be making up the numbers. However, not all...
