Worst Fights In MMA History
Check out this well made video of the very worst fights in MMA history. Some of these are absolute shockers!
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Todd Greenberg, The Right Man In The Right Place For The Right Job
Todd Greenberg has been formally announced as the NRL’s new CEO today in probably the least surprising Rugby League news we will see this side of NSW selecting Mitchell Pearce at halfback. It is funny that the NRL’s “world wide” search for a new CEO, that saw them spend a lot of money to find…
PODCAST: The Golden Point – The Face Painter – Ep.3
Episode 3 of The Golden Point is here! This week Gold Coast Titan’s front rower David Shillington stops by for an interview, JC and Mac discuss the Talking Points in Rugby League, play One Minute Trivia and 20 Questions, ask the big questions of the upcoming round in Question Time and Mac has his Rant…
Most Filthy Plays In NBA History
Check out this amazing video of the rudest, sickest, most filthy plays in the history of the NBA. There are some classic moments here, you’ll love this video!
Hazem El Masri A Bulldogs Club Ambassador Once Again
After having domestic violence charges against him dropped, and providing recorded evidence to police that proved he was innocent, Hazem El Masri has been reinstated as a Canterbury Bulldogs club ambassador once again. After going through a year in which he was dropped by every organisation he worked for an an ambassador based on unsubstantiated…
Top 20 Most Brutal Knockouts In Boxing History
Boxing has such a long, stories history of brutal knockouts, and this video does a pretty good job of picking out some of the very best knockouts in boxing history! Take a look:
NSW Gov Wants More NRL Teams Playing At Big Stadiums Before Construction Begins
Fairfax media is reporting that the NSW Government has sought assurances that two thirds of Sydney based NRL games will be played at Sydney’s three major stadiums before it will make any firm commitment to refurbish, or upgrade any of the major venues used by the National Rugby League. Current plans will see Parramatta Stadium…
Top 20 Submissions In UFC History
Take a look at this awesome video put out by the UFC showing the top 20 submissions in the UFC’s first 20 years. Awesome stuff!
Parramatta Eels Upset NRL Champions In Tough Game Of Footy
The Parramatta Eels have scored an impressive 20-16 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in a tough, exciting game of football. The Eels didn’t play too badly in round one but looked lost without Kieran Foran. His return in round two provided the Eels with a much needed field general on the park, and that…
Is It Time To Ban The Booze Ban? The RLPA Thinks So!
I’ve always said that alcohol bans at NRL clubs are completely ridiculous. Not because I think players should be able to go out every nights and get hammered, or because they are not enforceable at all, I think they are ridiculous for the simple fact that if my employer said I couldn’t drink at all…
Phil Gould Refutes Claims Club Is Chasing Mitchell Moses
Penrith Panthers general manager Phil Gould has refuted claims made earlier today by journalist James Hooper that Wests Tigers youngster Mitchell Moses took a tour of the Panthers facilities as he considers a possible move to the foot of the mountains. Reports Mitchell Moses is coming to Panthers & he has toured new Panthers facility…
Latrell Mitchell Highlights Video
He is the 18 years old fullback for the Sydney Roosters that everyone is giving big wraps to. Best of all, he was born and raised in New South Wales! Latrell Mitchell is already making a name for himself in the NRL. His size, footwork, and the fact that he is competing so well in…
Jamie Soward Blames Lack Of “Big Names” For Panthers Rough Calls By Referees
As a Penrith Panthers supporter, I HATE hearing excuses like this. Jamie Soward has told NRL Tonight that the lack of big name players in the Penrith Panthers lineup hurts them when it comes to how referees control their games. “Out at Penrith we don’t really have a big name to go up and question…
The Top 20 Knockouts In UFC History
Take a look at this great video put out by the UFC showing the top 20 knockouts from the first 20 years of the UFC. Some of these are absolute classics. There are a few I was surprised missed the cut, but its hard to argue with the list the UFC put together:
Mitchell Moses Looking At Move To Penrith Panthers?
Triple M in Sydney is reporting that Wests Tigers half Mitchell Moses took a tour of the Penrith Panthers facilities as he looked to make a decision on his playing future. James Hooper reported that the Panthers are very interested in signing Moses, but his asking price is very high and the Panthers are not…
PODCAST: League Culture Episode 22
In episode 22 of the League Culture podcast the boys talk to Profession Tony Collins talking about the history of international Rugby League. There is also an interview with Canada’s Rhys Jacks and updates from all over the world! Its a big 60 minute episode and you can listen to it right here:
PODCAST: League By The Fireplace – There’s An NRL App For That!
A new week bring a new episode of League By The Fireplace. Here is what you can expect to hear: NRL Bunkers For Everything – With the initial success of the NRL’s new initiative, we discuss pro’s and cons of the technology and Luke Patten’s visual system. We also posit how it cold be expanded…
Where Do The Panthers And Bulldogs Stand This Year?
I’m really looking forward to tonight’s match between the Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs. After a disappointing start to the season I think we are going to see how good the Panthers really are this year in tonight’s match. They are at home, they need a big turn around if they don’t want to start…
Domestic Violence Charges Against Hazem El Masri Dropped
Seven News is reporting that domestic violence charges against former Bulldogs player Hazem El Masri have been dropped ahead of a hearing on Monday. El Masri was charged with common assault, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, in 2015 after an alleged altercation with his estranged ex wife. El Masri pleased not guilty to the…
Parramatta Eels In MORE Salary Cap Drama
The Parramatta Eels have found themselves in a new round of salary cap drama after revelations that the Eels board allegedly rewarded third party sponsors of their own players with free corporate hospitality. This was discussed at board level and is completely against the NRL’s salary cap rules which state that third party sponsors for…
Handbags At Ten Paces As McFadden Defends Warriors Culture
Andrew McFadden isn’t too happy with Graham Lowe after the former Kiwi coach claimed the Warriors were suffering from a “bro culture”. McFadden said the club didn’t have any problems and claimed that Lowe was only saying as much in an effort to get himself back into the game. “He’s obviously very keen to get…
Paul Gallen Is Not Happy With Some Sharks Supporters…
News Limited is reporting that Paul Gallen is upset at what he called “disrespectful” Sharks supporters in the wake of news that he will be on the sidelines for a month with a knee injury. Gallen said the he was hurt that Sharks supporters would question his loyalty to the club after some of them…
Dragons Offer Benji Marshall One Year Contract Extension
Fairfax Media is reporting that the St George/Illawarra Dragons have offered Benji Marshall a one year contract extension, believed to be worth around $300,000. Marshall joined the Dragons after a very brief stint playing Rugby Union in New Zealand. There has been a few rumours that he would re-join the Wests Tigers next season if…
Adam Reynolds Breaks Jaw In Big South Sydney Win
Adam Reynolds has suffered a suspected broken jaw as South Sydney got off their season off to a great start with a dominant win 42-10 over the Sydney Roosters at the football stadium. Played in oppressive heat, the Rabbitohs looked the better team right from kickoff. They dominated possession and field position thanks to mistakes…
Drama Between Eels And Nathan Bracken Over Parramatta Cheerleaders?
News Limited is reporting that former Cricketer Nathan Bracken quit his post as a Parramatta Eels ambassador and threatened to sue the club after his sister-in-law was unable to proceed past the first round of auditions for the Parramatta Eels cheer-leading squad. Bracken has denied these allegations on his Facebook page: Before everyone jumps up…
Corey Norman’s Mobile Phone Use Upsets The Media
Corey Norman did not play in the second half of Parramatta’s 17-4 loss to the Brisbane Broncos last night. Nearing the end of the first half last night Norman landed awkwardly in a tackle and slammed his face into the ground. During the second half of last nights match Norman was shown in the dressing…
Trigger Warning: James Roberts Has Speed, Wayne Bennett Dislikes The Mardi Gras
There was not much entertainment on show in the NRL season opener between the Eels and the Broncos. The Broncos methodically ground away at the Eels to come away with a 17-4 win against an Eels team that was desperately missing the influence of a halfback. The game made headlines for what happened in the…
Looking Forward To A Huge Season In 2016
Well the 2016 season is nearly here and I thought this might be the right time to talk about what you can look forward to here on LeagueFreak.com. You can look forward to more articles over the course of the Rugby League season than I put out in 2015. I don’t plan on just pushing…
I Think Mitchell Pearce’s Fine Was Extremely Excessive
Mitchell Pearce has been suspended for 8 matches and finned $125,000 for his behaviour on Australia Day which has been the subject of so many headlines. The fine is the largest in Australian Rugby League history, and which $50,000 of that fine is suspended, I still think it is way over the top. I think…
Doctors In UK Call For Rugby Tackles To Be Banned In Schools
Fairfax Media is reporting that 70 doctors and health experts are calling for a ban on tackling in school “Rugby” games. The Association for Physical Education noted that tackling is where most injuries occur. “The majority of all injuries occur during contact or collision, such as the tackle and the scrum,” they said in their…