The rule change madness at the NRL continues as ARL Commissioner Wayne Pearce has told the media that he will put forward ANOTHER potential rule change that would take effect before the 2021 NRL finals series. The rule change would be that when a team kicks the ball into touch the opposition would get a…
There are a lot of different factors that go into a successful rugby team, with everything from the selection itself to the training and coaching. The best rugby teams are those that don’t focus on a single area and ensure that the who squad is as tight-knit as possible to keep them working together well….
In this episode Andrew and Freaky talk about all the government, movies, advertising and more! They also have a few small chats about Rugby League including some of the terrible decisions made by the video referee this week, how the Broncos are improving but have a long way to go, the core of the Wests…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky discuss the move by the Dragons to swoop in and get their hands on Moses Mbye! We then chat about the Storm and their winning streak, James Maloney, we read a listener email out from Leigh, we talk about other weird sports we have seen and much, much more!…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky complete the 2021 NRL fans poll. It starts off alright but then goes downhill really quickly as we see the answers people have been giving. Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for all…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky fill out the 2021 Census on behalf of NRL players. They congratulate Julie on having a baby. They talk a little about the Wests Tigers, the Penrith Panthers, the fading Parramatta Eels and how Jason Taumalolo is being used at the Cowboys. Theres a bit of World Cup chat…
If you have an instagram account and you enjoy Rugby League content or anything to do with this website, check out League Freak’s new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thegloriousleaguefreak/ It will be something a little bit different that you should get some enjoyment out of. I’ll add things like my collection of weird stuff and some general…
As you know if youre a reader of this website the 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been postponed until 2022. Here is the official press release announcing the decision. All of the names that give quotes here should be fired….. Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers and UK Government announce that the trailblazing tournament…
The 2005 Wests Tigers run to their maiden NRL Premiership came out of nowhere. Having finish the 2004 season in 9th position on the NRL ladder, the Tigers were a bit of a strange mix of players and no one really had them on their radar heading into the 2005 season. Little did anyone know…
In this episode BREAKING NEWS as the 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been postponed until 2022. This is a bit of a sad decision, but it is the right decision. After Australia and New Zealand withdraw from the World Cup a week or so ago, the writing was on the wall. This really is…
The 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been postponed according to an exclusive by the Hull Daily Mail in a a move you could see coming from a mile away. Once the Australian Rugby League and New Zealand Rugby League decided go withdraw from the World Cup, it was always long odds that the competition…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky go through the rest of the NRL draw and select winners from each game and tell you how the ladder turns out! We then predict the finals, and give you the Grand Final winner! We also clean out the Wests Tigers roster, it was a big job, it required…
Some bad news for Dragons supporters with confirmation that Ben Hunt suffered a fractured arm on the weekend and is expected to miss a month of football. The news comes just as the Dragons were set to welcome back a humber of players who had been suspended for the most expensive BBQ in Rugby League…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky break out into another episode of #AskKenty We know you love these episodes and the varied discussions that come from the questions people have asked. We went down a few different rabbit holes in this episode as well! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all…
Wests Tigers player James Roberts had been suspended for one game and fined $7,000 after some shithead with a telephoto lense aimed at his hotel balcony window caught Roberts going out onto his balcony to catch some fresh air. The Queensland Government mandated that NRL players under hotel quarantine in Queensland had to stay in…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky talk about the situation surrounding the World Cup, they discuss English Rugby League and the overall future of the World Cup. We then talk about the Wests Tigers doco, and go into great detail about how they can;’t really turn things around. We then talk about the wide scale…
In this episode League Freak talks about the allegations about the latest alleged bubble break. You can read the details here: DailyMail.co.uk There is a bit of player movement with Tevita Pangai Jr playing for the Panthers this year and then heading to the Bulldogs next season. Also, will the Doggies also get Paul Vaughan?…
The following statement was posted on the official International Rugby League website and is a statement by the organisations chair Troy Grant in regards to the withdrawal by Australia and New Zealand from the 2021 Rugby League World Cup: “Late this afternoon I received a call from Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Chairman Peter V’landys…
Breaking news as the ARL and NZRL both withdraw their teams from this years Rugby League World Cup! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for all your Rugby League news and opinions. Support the boys on Patreon at Rugby League…
The ARL and NZRL have both officially withdrawn from the 2021 Rugby League World Cup according to multiple sources on both sides of the Tasman. This decision has reportedly been made because of concerns about player welfare as Covid 19 numbers spike in the UK. Here is the joint statement from the ARL and NZRL…
In a bit of a sombre episode League Freak gives his thoughts on the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Should it go ahead during a global pandemic? Was about player welfare? Will it be an occasion that is worthy of the greatest trophy the sport has to offer? Will it be a silver bullet for…
The NRL has announced that its has fined Warriors Forward Kane Evans $5,000 for writing “Fold some cunt” on his wrist tape in last weekends match. The writing was picked up by Fox Sports cameras as Evans sat on the bench and from there he was always going to be fined. You have to wonder…
A lot of player movement news today as Brisbane Broncos forward Tevita Pangai Junior has switched to the Penrith Panthers for the remainder of the 2021 NRL season before he moves on to join the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2022. The Bulldogs are also close to signing sacked St George/Illawarra Dragons forward Paul Vaughan. Those are…
Peter Badel of The Courier Mail in Brisbane is reporting that if the current Covid 19 restrictions stay in place the NRL is open to playing the 2021 NRL Grand Final in Brisbane for the first time. With all NRL clubs now based in Queensland, and the Covid numbers and restrictions much lower in the…
Some great news overnight as we got confirmation that the 2021 Rugby League World Cup will go ahead. The Australian Rugby League sought assurances from tournament organisers that every effort would be made to protect the health of players and allow players free movement to travel to and from England without government lockdowns being applied….
After games one and two of the 2021 State Of Origin series Queensland looked to be in a pretty bad place. No only had they lost back-to-back games at home, but the series loss hadn’t even been close. The very best oddsmakers in the world such as powerplay Canada had Queensland struggling to see any…
Game three of the State Of Origin series has officially been run and won! In front of a sellout crowd on The Gold Coast, in a year where the Banana Benders hosted all three matches! New South Wales lost the match 20-18 in what was a bit of a downer on the end of a…
Well the 2021 State Of Origin series is finally over, and the Queenslander can feel the loss of the series for the next 12 months. I see no problem with that! Queensland won the match 20-18 in a bit of an underwhelming game at times. It sparked up in the last 20 minutes but the…
In this Andrew and League talk about all things Rugby League. The new rules in the NRL are trash. Wales sucks. Ellery Hanley? Over rated hack. Covid chat? We’ve got it! Origin news, signing news……look, we cover a lot in this podcast. Hopefully you enjoy it! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League…
In 1997 Rugby League in Australia had been split in two. Years of turmoil within the game had seen Rugby League team itself apart. While all of this was going on, something special was brewing. For a number of years the Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles had developed a rivalry we rarely see in…