NRL Launch New Super Tournament
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.
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Beginning in 2021, the 'NRL Super Nines' will feature...
The Forward Pass: The Hadley Masterplan
Channel Nine have embraced their Saturday night coverage of NRL rounds 21-26, on one condition.
Keep Ray "Bolts" Hadley away from the commentary box.
While Nine are obligated to let Bolts commentate some Thursday and Friday games, legendary caller Ray Warren...
The Forward Pass: What’s the NRL’s exciting new competition?
The fake news that’s actually fake.
The NRL has launched an innovative pre-season competition.
The KFC NRLZ – created by NRL CEO Todd Greenberg – will be played from Thursday March 1 to Saturday March 3 in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, with...
The Forward Pass: NRL announces grand final entertainment
The fake news that's actually fake.
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is the NRL's 2017 grand final entertainment.
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Desperate to avoid last year's Richie Sambora trainwreck, Gallagher was an early pick for NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.
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"Liam is perfect, he was an iconic...
The Forward Pass: Archer’s Shock Confession
The Forward Pass has leaked a stunning letter from NRL Referees boss Tony Archer.
"Dear coach of <insert team affected>,
I, Tony Archer, am sorry for the terrible refereeing/Bunker error that cost your team victory this weekend.
I've already punished <insert referee/s who...
The Forward Pass: Titans’ Surprise Signing
Controversial tennis player Bernard Tomic is now a Gold Coast Titan.
Tomic planned the move with best mate Jarryd Hayne.
'I was partying with the Hayne Playne and said I was bored with tennis, there's no challenge anymore. The Planester started digging...
Titans Launch New Nickname!
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 Forward Pass: What’s the Preliminary Final Change?
The fake news that’s actually fake.
Melbourne's preliminary final against Cronulla will be moved to Saturday afternoon.
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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 Forward Pass: Bennett’s Demand
The fake news that’s actually fake.
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: The NRLs New CEO
The fake news that’s actually fake.
Todd Greenberg has quit as NRL CEO, effective immediately, and replaced by Phil 'Gus' Gould.
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Gould's public criticism of Greenberg on 100% Footy sparked the sudden move.
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"I've got a pretty thick skin after all these years, but...
Here’s the Next NRL Shock Rule Change
The fake news that’s actually fake.
In a shocking backflip, the NRL will scrap the at-times controversial 'Six Again' rule after less than two seasons.
From 2022, the 'Six Again' rule will be replaced by a variation of rugby union's 'Advantage' rule;...
The Forward Pass: What’s Newcastle’s New Partnership?
The fake news that’s actually fake.
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...
Melbourne Storm are on the move!
The fake news that’s actually fake.
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....
NRL new finals series in 2021
The fake news that’s actually fake.
The NRL has announced an ambitious 10-team finals series, starting in 2021.
With the Gold Coast Titans and NZ Warriors coming home with a wet sail this season, and in arguably better form than finalists Newcastle...
The Forward Pass: North Queensland’s Surprise Recruits
The fake news that’s actually fake.
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 | The NRLs Entertainment Announcement
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.
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"We loved Barnsey's version of 'Simply the Best' in the Fox League ad, so...
THE FORWARD PASS | Channel Nine’s Surprise New Commentator
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...
Five Cheeky NRL Predictions for 2021
The fake news that’s actually fake.
With the 2020 off-season in full swing and Christmas around the corner, it's time to look into 2021's crystal ball.
The 1991 Grand Final Rematch
Thirty years after playing their last Grand Final against each other, Canberra...
Toronto Wolfpack Secrets Exposed!
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...
The Forward Pass: Canterbury’s Mad Monday Punishment
The fake news that’s actually fake.
Canterbury’s Mad Monday punishment has been revealed.
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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...
