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...
6 Best Super League Signings of 2018 So Far
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Now that the dust has settled and the 2018 Super League season is well and truly underway, we thought it was time to see how some of English rugby’s new recruits are faring.
After the raft of pre-season signings, it...
Robbie Farah Can Lead the Tigers Into Finals Footy
Sunday September 4, 2016: the Canberra Raiders - enroute to a second-place finish - are carving up the Wests Tigers (who finished ninth with an 11-13 record) at Leichhardt. Robbie Farah, unwanted after 247 games at the Tigers (amazing...
Discussing the Need for Golden Point (Again)!
On Saturday night, we saw our second Golden Point game of 2020, with Canberra forcing an expected comfortable loss against Parramatta to extra time. After seven minutes of Golden Point, Clint Gutherson iced the 25-24 win for the Eels,...
Welcome Back NRL Nines, We’ve Missed You
Following a successful World Nines last October, the NRL Nines are back. The Sydney Roosters won the last Nines tournament in 2017, beating Penrith in the final.
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The 2020 version moves from Auckland to Perth's HBF Park on February 14th...
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...
Wounded Cowboys keep the faith
North Queensland are in the midst of an injury crisis. With either 15 players in doubt or ruled out completely for next weekend’s do or die clash against Cronulla, Cowboys coach Paul Green will seek dispensation from the NRL...
Landmark moment for British game a glimpse into the future
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The NRL might not be too concerned by Super League’s venture to its stomping ground this weekend, nor the fans worried about the potential ramifications of this historic visit. But there is more than meets the eye about Hull...
OPINION | Johnson can boost Sharks to genuine title contenders in 2019
MUCH has been made of Shaun Johnson's departure from the New Zealand Warriors and his subsequent (and swift) move to the Cronulla Sharks.
An ever hyped superstar halfback, Johnson has yet to steer a team to a premiership but often...
Does the Rugby League World Cup mean anything?
The 15th instalment of the Rugby League World Cup is just three weeks away and while die-hard league fans will be keen to see the best players in the world, this writer fails to see the hype.
Don’t get me...
NRL | Bankwest Stadium: A Game Changer for Sydney
Nathan Smith was part of the Eels faithful who went through the new Bankwest Stadium during the week. Here's what he thought of Sydney's newest venue.
Having had the privilege of attending a Parramatta Eels open training session at Bankwest...
The NRL have got it wrong…again
It’s hard to believe the NRL match review committee could compound the issue regarding Sia Soliola’s hit on Billy Slater. But they’ve done exactly that by giving the Canberra second-rower just a five-match suspension as opposed to the six...
Players To Watch at the 2020 NRL Nines
The NRL returns for 2020 with the NRL Nines (the popular pre-season nine-player shindig) in Perth this weekend.
While a lot of press has been given to the casually un-retired ex-players, there are huge opportunities for current fringe players to...
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...
Will Sonny-Bill Williams provide Toronto any value?
Nicholas Mew weighs in on the value of Sonny Bill Williams to the Toronto Wolfpack franchise.
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By now, you’ve likely seen an incredible number of stories examining in detail the signing of Sonny Bill Williams by the Toronto Wolfpack. Or...
2017 NRL: Why the NRL Should Take Games Away From ANZ
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So, this is an easy one. Crowds just aren't showing up to ANZ Stadium. Week after week two teams meet in front of a largely empty stadium sucking the ambience out of a match no matter how important or...
What Should Be the Future Season Format of the NRL?
With the abbreviated 2020 NRL season to resume in late May, NothingbutLeague decided to play a hypothetical game.
What if the NRL stuck to a shorter regular season from 2021, with a longer pre-season, 15 regular season rounds, an extended...
Ten NRL signings that could make or break in 2018
We may still be several months away from seeing any on-field National Rugby League action, but that’s not going to stop rugby league fans from trying to predict how next season will play out.
The player market has been a...
STATS DON’T LIE | Cronulla v Roosters: Three key battles
Cronulla and the Roosters go head-to-head this Saturday as the race to a top four finish heats up with only two rounds remaining. When it comes to big matches you need your side's big players to win the key...
How Will The 2018 NRL Finals Series Play Out?
From a viewing perspective, this NRL season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory. Sure, it has had its low points; who can forget, for example, the game between Melbourne and Cronulla way back at the...
