The Forward Pass: A Manly Legend Returns
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Manly veteran Paul 'Fatty' Vautin will coach the Sea Eagles from 2019.
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Just like Queensland in 1995, Fatty will swoop in to save his beloved club after Trent Barrett announced he was leaving.
"The Fat loves his...
Melbourne Storm are on the move!
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The NRL will introduce a second Queensland team as early as 2021, with the Melbourne Storm relocating.
Forced to move from Victoria due to COVID-19, the Storm have been playing home games at Sunshine Coast Stadium....
THE FORWARD PASS | The Reserve Grade Revolution
The fake news that’s actually fake.
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has announced the biggest change to lower-grade footy since the Toyota Cup (under 20s) over a decade ago.
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From 2022, the Queensland and New South Wales domestic competitions will combine to become...
The Forward Pass: Gutherson’s Exciting New Project
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Parramatta's Clint Gutherson is a budding YouTube superstar.
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Inspired by his 'wardrobe malfunction' at the Parramatta awards night, Gutherson launched 'Gutho's Great House Tips' last week.
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Topics include:
- How to vacuum the floors without leaving the couch.
-...
Broncos Make Shock Call on NRL Campaign
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The Brisbane Broncos have voluntarily withdrawn from the rest of the 2020 NRL season.
The Broncos lost their fifth straight game on Saturday night, falling to the Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium, leaving coach Anthony...
The Forward Pass: Shock World Cup Change
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The Rugby League World Cup will be reduced to only four official matches.
"We're kidding ourselves that it's a 'World' Cup when only Australia, New Zealand and England are competitive," said NRL CEO Todd Greenberg. "We're...
2024 NRL: The Forward Pass Crystal Ball Predictions
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With the 2024 season almost here, it’s time for The Forward Pass to deliver their (no-so serious) predictions. Will any of these come true?
THE BRONCOS GO BACK TO THE FUTURE
Looking to capitalise on their first grand...
The Forward Pass: What is Canterbury’s Shock Name Change?
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Canterbury-Bankstown announced a name change for 2018.
Desperate to avoid more bad publicity, the Bulldogs will be renamed the "Cuddly Puppies".
This is the new mascot:
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'Canterbury prides itself on being the "family" club. We're sick of the...
Rugby League Set For FortyFour Competition
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Keen to capitalise on cricket's newest format The Hundred, the NRL will launch a fresh pre-season competition from 2022.
Called The FortyFour, the modified version of rugby league features many exciting changes, including:
40 minute games:...
The Forward Pass: What’s Happening with The Footy Show?
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Channel Nine have axed the new Footy Show...for the classic Footy Show.
From April 29, following Thursday Night Footy, Nine will air The Footy Show Classics Edition, hosted by Paul 'Fatty' Vautin.
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Nine's CEO Hugh Marks got the...
The Forward Pass: What’s the NRL’s Fixture Change?
The NRL has dumped the controversial 6pm Friday game for 2018.
Following a small crowd at the SCG between Souths and St. George-Illawarra last Friday night (12,312), NRL CEO Todd Greenberg finally admitted the timeslot was dead.
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'We'll take the blame...
The Forward Pass: Is The Bunker Doomed?
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NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has announced the immediate scrapping of the controversial Bunker.
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The final straw came after Shannon Boyd's no try in Canberra's 48-12 win over Wests Tigers.
"I was watching the game with Peter Beattie...
THE FORWARD PASS | Channel Nine’s Surprise New Commentator
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Channel Nine will employ an Australian comedy legend when the 2020 NRL season resumes.
Originally reluctant to be involved in the shortened 2020 season due to cost, Nine will use 'The 12th Man' Billy Birmingham to...
The Forward Pass: North Queensland’s Surprise Recruits
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North Queensland have named two unknown players for Sunday's grand final at Homebush.
Jack Notsruht and Michael Ttocs will join an extended bench.
The pair look absolutely nothing like these current injured Cowboys:
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Paul Green has specific plans for...
The Forward Pass: Bennett’s Demand
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Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has demanded the NRL reinstate the Broncos’ night-time monopoly.
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”After an exhaustive season review, I’ve discovered why we had such a bad year. Too many day games. Our boys had to play...
The Forward Pass | Which Team is Dropping Out of the Finals?
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In shock news, St. George-Illawarra have voluntarily withdrawn from the NRL 2018 premiership.
The decision was made after their 52-30 loss to Melbourne last Thursday.
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"We know the stats, no team has won a premiership after conceding...
Revealed: the NRL’s Injury Crisis Answer
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The Forward Pass: What is the NRL's Radical New Rule?Is the 'Six Again' Rule that bad as first thought?Corey Parker ruled out of OriginFour Pointers: West Tigers 36 New Zealand Warriors 24Why the NRL 2021...
The Forward Pass: What’s Newcastle’s New Partnership?
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Newcastle have announced a lucrative partnership with FC Barcelona (Futbol Club Barcelona).
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The idea was inspired by Peter's Beattie mixing up Newcastle and Barcelona's jerseys on live TV.
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"Like everyone else, we had a good laugh about...
The Forward Pass | Channel Nine’s New Star
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Channel Nine has signed Brisbane debutant Payne Haas to a lifetime contract.
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Haas impressed off the bench in Brisbane's win over Souths last Thursday night, playing 20 minutes, making 15 tackles and running 68 metres.
Paul 'Fatty'...
The Forward Pass | Five things which will make the NRL great again in...
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NRL Dump the Bunker after Round One
Frustrated after an opening round filled with mistakes and social media backlash, the NRL disband the Bunker forever, distributing Bunker officials to eight at-ground video referee positions. It’s a...
