Rugby League Satire

The fake news that’s actually fake. The NRL will introduce some club changes for the 2021 season, bringing to number of sides to 18. The St George-Illawarra Dragons' merger will cease, with the St George Dragons and the Illawarra Steelers returning as...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Brisbane's free (to air) ride with Channel Nine could be in jeopardy. http://gty.im/1244874030 Channel Nine CEO Hugh Marks has reacted angrily to the Broncos' embarrassing 59-0 loss to the Sydney Roosters. http://gty.im/498876724 "We've had a very profitable relationship with...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Channel Nine have issued an ultimatum to the NRL: they’ll return for 2021 under their own competition. http://gty.im/1005487988 The proposed Channel 9 Elite NRL Premiership will feature eight teams: Brisbane Parramatta Melbourne South Sydney Sydney Roosters Newcastle North Queensland Penrith http://gty.im/1165709151 The 14-round C9ENRLP will be played on Wednesday...

The fake news that’s actually fake. 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 fake news that’s actually fake. The Gold Coast Titans have officially been renamed the Gold Coast Sea-Chargers.   "The Titans started with so much promise, but we've only made three finals series' in 13 seasons, and only won four games last year....

The fake news that’s actually fake. Chastened by the criticism over their "Simply the Best" season launch ad, the NRL have signed Jimmy Barnes to a lifetime contract. http://gty.im/1198832842 "We loved Barnsey's version of 'Simply the Best' in the Fox League ad, so...

After a successful - and controversial - NRL Nines tournament, NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has already greenlit an ambitious new version, with a lot more Nines footy for fans to enjoy.   http://gty.im/1206413678   Beginning in 2021, the 'NRL Super Nines' will feature...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Inspired by the successful Big Bash League, the NRL are introducing an exciting competition, held during the tricky State of Origin period. http://gty.im/1198608005 The "NRL Slam" will feature six fresh franchises (South-East Sydney, North-West Sydney, Brisbane-Gold Coast,...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Canberra wins the Premiership Motivated by the heartbreaking 2019 grand final loss, Canberra dominates 2020. They comfortably win the minor premiership, and beat Brisbane and Melbourne to make the grand final. The rematch with the Sydney...

The fake news that’s actually fake. 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...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Note: this is the last Forward Pass for 2018. Have a fun summer and see you in 2019. The NRL has announced Jimmy Barnes will support Gang of Youths as grand final entertainment. http://gty.im/1037596716 "When we heard the...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Melbourne's preliminary final against Cronulla will be moved to Saturday afternoon. http://gty.im/1028424056 Originally on Friday night, the NRL wanted to avoid being swamped by the AFL. Melbourne will play Cronulla at 4pm on Saturday, with the NRLW game...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has demanded the NRL reinstate the Broncos’ night-time monopoly. http://gty.im/487315682 ”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 fake news that’s actually fake. Canterbury’s Mad Monday punishment has been revealed. http://gty.im/1026063118 The Bulldogs will retrospectively lose their 18 competition points from 2018, starting 2019 on -18. It means Canterbury have almost no chance of making the finals. ”We needed to put...

The fake news that’s actually fake. St. George-Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has announced the club’s unique Mad Monday celebrations. http://gty.im/1003024038 ”On Monday September 10, we’re gonna get dressed up in silly costumes, grab some beers, go down to Kogarah Oval, lock the doors...and watch...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Manly veteran Paul 'Fatty' Vautin will coach the Sea Eagles from 2019. http://gty.im/996049350 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...

The fake news that’s actually fake. With three weeks left and no chance of playing finals, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is replacing the first grade team with Mounties players (Canberra’s NSW Cup feeder team). http://gty.im/1008749346 ”We’ve got bugger-all hope of beating Easts, Souths...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Sacked Penrith coach Anthony 'Hook' Griffin has found a new club. http://gty.im/949901512 Canberra. Griffin will support Ricky Stuart as co-coach for the rest of 2018 and 2019. http://gty.im/998529160 "I'm bloody out of answers this season," Stuart said. "Hook's Panthers have...

The fake news that’s actually fake. Fox Sports are launching a new show in time for the finals. The Apology Hour - hosted by Bill Harrigan - airs 8:30pm every Monday and features a procession of NRL referees apologising for their inevitable...

A satirical look at the secrets driving Toronto's success in the Rugby League Championship In some countries, you’ll hear of things running more smoothly if a little ‘baksheesh’ is used.  In Toronto, one of the words you’ll hear used instead...