Rugby League Satire

The Forward Pass: What’s the NRL’s Generous Deed?

The fake news that's actually fake. The Western Force - axed from Super Rugby - will play in the NRL from 2018. http://gty.im/814883070 Rebranded the Perth Force, their inclusion finally addresses the constant rumours of a new Perth NRL team. The Force will adopt...

The Forward Pass: Brisbane’s Busy Bye

The fake news that’s actually fake. While seven NRL clubs enjoyed their bye weekend, Brisbane were busy preparing for the rest of the season. http://gty.im/962030750 The Broncos hosted the South Queensland Crushers in a practice game at Suncorp Stadium last Friday night (June...

The Forward Pass: Who Wore it Best?

The fake news that’s actually fake. With the footy finals nearing its climax, it's easy to forget about Mad Monday. The Forward Pass fearlessly went undercover to judge the top five Mad Monday costumes. Jordan Rapana and BJ Leilua as Walter White and Jesse...

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: Is The Bunker Doomed?

The fake news that’s actually fake.   NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has announced the immediate scrapping of the controversial Bunker. http://gty.im/929084788 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: 2022 NRL Fearful Predictions

The fake news that’s actually fake. With the 2022 season almost here, it's time for The Forward Pass to deliver their (no-so serious) predictions. Will any of these come true? SIX AGAIN AXED FOR GOOD An off-season adjustment to the Six Again rule (teams...

The Forward Pass: Channel Nine Commentator Quits

Phil "Gus" Gould is leaving the Channel Nine commentary team to coach the NSW Blues. http://gty.im/99301501 'I'm the greatest Origin coach ever, so it's my responsibility to rebuild for 2018 after this year's loss,' said Gus. 'A successful Origin team is...

The Forward Pass: What’s the Warriors’ New Jersey?

The fake news that’s actually fake. The NZ Warriors will commemorate their 500th jersey with another exclusive jersey. http://gty.im/940357600 The Warriors will wear their 'AKL Sunset' jersey for the Mt Smart Stadium double header against North Queensland on Saturday night (including the Wests...

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...

The Forward Pass: Jarryd Hayne’s new mission

The fake news that’s actually fake. Jarryd Hayne has quit rugby league and is destined to be Australia's next sprinting superstar. "I'm sick of rugby league," said an 'injured' Hayne after watching his Gold Coast Titans lose to Parramatta last Thursday night. "The...

The Forward Pass: The New NRL Venue

The fake news that’s actually fake. After the successful Women’s Origin game last Friday night, the NRL finally returns to North Sydney Oval. http://gty.im/981657906 From round 16, North Sydney Oval replaces Sydney’s ANZ Stadium (Homebush) for all regular season NRL games. “ANZ is designed for...

The Forward Pass: Canterbury’s Mad Monday Punishment

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 Forward Pass: Stuart’s plan

The fake news that’s actually fake. Canberra coach Ricky Stuart wants the NRL to reduce games to 70 minutes. http://gty.im/976854638 Stuart's proposal is to divide games into two 35-minute halves for player welfare - and nothing to do with Canberra losing seven games...

The Forward Pass: the NRL’s New Themed Round

  The fake news that’s actually fake. The NRL will open 2018 with a special themed round. Desperate to win back the angry, old white men they offended with Macklemore's grand final performance, round one 2018 will be 'Dinosaur Round'. "It's similar to the...

The Forward Pass: The Secret Plan for Brisbane’s Magic Weekend

The fake news that’s actually fake. With Brisbane's 2019 'Magic Weekend' announced, The Forward Pass can reveal the Queensland Rugby League's 'real' plan. "We all know Queensland's the only rugby league state that matters, so we want our Magic Weekend to reflect the amazing Sunshine State," said...

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. 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 FORWARD PASS | Shock changes for the 2021 NRL season

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 Forward Pass: Ricky’s Shock Selection

The fake news that’s actually fake. Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a surprise replacement for injured captain Jarrod Croker and Aidan Sezer... ...Mal Meninga. http://gty.im/996045676 "I needed someone with captaincy experience. There was only one choice. I don't care if Mal hasn't played for...

Lighter Side of League – who is the best NRL mascot?

Originally posted at: http://www.thegurgler.com/2015/04/04/pointless-posers-who-is-the-best-nrl-mascot/ Every now and again The Gurgler’s interest is sparked into a really pointless thought, a question that no one really needs the answer to and so on. We tried it with the G20 in November to find out the...
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