The Queensland Origin bombshells set to turn the series on its head
Kevin Walters approached today's Origin team announcement with a hint of trepidation. Perhaps this was him coming to the sudden realisation that, for the first time in a long time, he would be without two of the finest players...
The NSW candidates no one is talking about
State of Origin is right around the corner, and plenty of names are being thrown around as potential bolters for the Blues side. The in-form Dragons forward Paul Vaughan, and electrifying Trbojevic brothers, headline a list of stars waiting...
Question marks surrounding Farah’s selection are the kind of distractions NSW must shake
The question that divided the rugby league public leading into State of Origin last year was whether or not Robbie Farah, playing off the bench for the Tigers at the time, was worthy of the NSW number nine jumper.
The very same...
The international game is becoming meaningless.
Heading into the last ever City vs Country match I had heard a lot of talk about it was great to get rid of it and how meaningless it was. When I watched the game though I found it...
Rugby League must escape ‘dark-ages’ mindset and endorse international game
The problem for international Rugby League is simple. Unlike many other sports around world, the national competitions, that is the games played between club sides in leagues like the NRL and Super League, are far bigger in scale than any...
Who’s the right leader for the Panthers?
Matt Moylan rates as one of the best players in the National Rugby League competition after a stellar 2016 season where he represented both state and country.
The last fortnight hasn't been his best off-field after breaching team protocol after a...
What role will Jack Bird play at the Broncos?
After weeks of speculation, Cronulla’s premiership winning centre has decided to move on from the club, and take on a new role at the Brisbane Broncos as of the commencement of the 2018 season.
Jack Bird, one of the...
Dragons remarkable turnaround a testament to players’ character
Amongst the drama and intrigue that currently surrounds the NRL transfer market fiasco, one quite remarkable story-line has gone largely unnoticed by the Rugby League community.
The St. George Illawarra Dragons, given next to no hope of winning the premiership just...
Which clubs are in the hunt for Cronk?
So, Cooper Cronk and the Melbourne Storm have parted ways. A nightmare for some and a dream for the nine or so Sydney clubs that will soon begin battling it out for the contract of the world’s best halfback.
The...
The Dragons would be crazy not to re-sign Dugan
Andrew Webster, speaking on NRL 360 two nights ago, revealed that the Dragons are offering Josh Dugan a reported $750,000 a season to continue on in the Red V, $100,000 less than he is currently earning.
The club are adamant...
Roosters push for premiership favoritism, Tigers impress momentarily at Leichardt
Picking a premiership winning side at this time of the season is fraught with uncertainties.
There's injuries to consider, the unpredictable Origin period which often throws up the odd contrary result, and suspensions for misbehaving players.
But the Sydney Roosters are...
2017 NRL: NRL Lands Knockout Blow With Concussion Fines
The 18th man debate has resurfaced this weekend following a round which saw a number of clubs receive fines for breaching the NRL’s concussion rule.
Five players from three separate clubs sustained head knocks at the weekend but none were...
NRL must set a precedent for gambling within the game
Todd Greenberg has done much in his time as NRL CEO to confirm that he is the right man for the job. But with just one statement in last week’s press conference to announce the fate of troubled West...
2017 Fearless Super League Predictions
We've asked our writers to predict who they predict will win the 2017 Super League title, Challenge Cup and Man of Steel.
Here's what they think.
WRITER'S SAY
JONNY WHITFELD
Super League: Warrington - Narrowly missed out on a league and cup double last...
Five Unforgettable NRL Moments of 2016
2016 was an enormous year for the NRL. The ever present scandals were drowned out by the fairy-tale success of Cronulla, the return of the Hayne Plane and moments of individual brilliance on and off the field.
I have selected...
2017 Fearless NRL Premiership Predictions
We've asked our writers to predict who they predict will win the 2017 NRL Premiership.
Here's what they think.
WRITER'S SAY
DAN WHITE (Writer since 2016)
Headline: Cowboys to ride high
"The loss of Tamou is overstated and the core of the team is still...
After a year of quitting rugby union how has Sam Burgess managed to adjust?
“I couldn’t do anything right. I was fighting a losing battle playing rugby union in England… my heart just isn’t in it”
Those are the words from former Rugby Union player Sam Burgess. After leaving Bath after less than a...
OPINION | New Zealand can defy form and win Four Nations
Although the Kiwis have made it to the finals of the Four Nations and are set to battle it out against Australia on Sunday, their performance throughout the tournament so far has been underwhelming.
A betting man would be sure...
How Universal Are the Rugby League Rules and When Will It Be as Popular...
It is not easy for a newcomer to become invested in rugby as there are two distinctly different versions of the game. Referred to as codes, there is Rugby League and Rugby Union. The split between the two codes...
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...
