The Daily Telegraph has revealed that 8 Cronulla Sharks players were in negotiations with ASADA to cut a deal that would see them banned for just 6 months if they admitted to being part of a performance enhancing drug regime that was allegedly put in place by the club itself. Players are reported to have…
What I am about to say is obvious: The top 4 teams are by far and away in the best position to win the title this season, in fact they are the ONLY teams that are able to win the title this season. It’s hardly an Earth shattering prediction but the winner of the 2013…
The autopsies have wrapped up. Wally Lewis has induced some sedatives. We’ve allowed enough time for a Mal Meninga piece about rodents and grime. That means the emotional dust has officially settled on State of Origin 2013 and it’s time for the sensible wash-up from the straight-thinking public. Canvassing y’all intelligent realists, I’m hearing the…
Brisbane Brincos legend Darren Lockyer has urged the Brisbane Broncos to do everything they can to get Cameron Smith to the club. Lockyer’s call comes as the Brisbane Broncos struggle this season and look to be in danger of missing the finals series. The Melbourne Storm recently started to negotiate with Smith to keep him…
The 2010 State Of Origin series was the first sporting even in Australia to be shown in 3D. In the lead up, the series the different retailers pushed 3D televisions heavily on the public. They created a buzz. If you didn’t have a 3D television, you’d be missing out. You didn’t want to be the…
The Australian Sports Anti Doping Authority is alleged to have worked out a deal with the AFL to minimise the impact of the current investigation into the systematic doping of players at the Essendon AFL club according to the Sydney Daily Telegraph. This revelation brings into question the integrity of what is supposed to be…
The idea of each club being able to sign one player outside of the salary cap sounds like a great idea. Anything to keep the best players in the world sounds fantastic. I’m the first to say that the NRL needs to do something to make sure our elite players remain in Rugby League….but the…
Mitchell Pearce has played more games at halfback for New South Wales than any other player in State Of Origin history. He has never been in a series winning side. Many people would suggest it’s unfair to state those two facts. Let’s face it, there are a number of players in the New South Wales…
England coach Steve McNamara has warned that NRL based English players have a lot or work to do if they want to be part of the English World Cup squad. McNamara has just returned from an all expenses paid junket to travel around Australia to supposedly watch English players play. He said that the form…
They are without doubt the two biggest superstars to play for the Wests Tigers since their inception. Together they guided the clubs to a Premiership in 2005. The hopes of the Tigers always rest on their shoulders. Even through rumours that the two didn’t get on from time to time, they have remained the two…
We are horrified! How embarrassing for Rugby League! What a disgrace! Let’s go and interview his family and friends! You have to love the Australian media sometimes. They love nothing more than to hoist their false outrage banners and go on crusades righting perceived wrongs. When some fmoron run onto the field last night, I…
Benji Marshall had a handshake agreement with the Wests Tigers to get a contract upgrade, and extension that would see him finish his career as a one club man. When the Wests Tigers went back on their word, Benj Marshall has a big decision to make. He could take less money than originally intended, and…
The 2013 Rugby League State Of Origin series is now over. Game three saw Queensland win their 8th straight State Of Origin series and now we can all look back and rate the players. My State Of Origin player ratings are harsh. I don’t really care if you like them or not. I don’t want…
Queensland has won a classic State Of Origin match in Sydney, wrapping up game three 12-10 and securing a record 8th straight series in a row. Queenslands defense won them this game. Despite a lopsided penalty count and a pile of tackle after tackle defending their own try line, the Queensland scrambling defense was nothing…
Having an internationally successful web site gives you certain responsibilities. One of them is to provide a service to the Rugby League community when the time arises. Mitchell Pearce has gone missing. We all miss him. His family misses him, his club misses him, his state has missed him. We just want to find where…
During State Of Origin matches I like to play my favorite game of all time. Where’s Mitch Pearce? It is really hard to spot him! I try every single time! It started to get to a point where I decided to make a game up for my readers so they can join in on the…
I feel like we have been here before… New South Wales got the 2013 State Of Origin series off to a great start with an emphatic victory in Sydney. Then, as soon as the game finished, things started going pear shaped for the Blues. Injuries and suspensions and crushed the optimism New South Wales had…
Its….TIIIIIIIIIIIIME!!!! The third and deciding game of the State of Origin series is now upon us and Centrebet has all the markets covered. Centrebet State of Origin Money Back Special is back with a vengeance too! If Billy Slater or Josh Dugan score a TRY, Centrebet will refund your first head to head bet up…
First of all let me say this. We need a decent Super League team playing out of London. Super League needs it. Every team in Super League needs London to have a Super League presence. This article is not about the health of Rugby League in London. Rugby League is doing quite well in London,…
As the New South Wales Blues line up against Queensland, looking to break their seven year stranglehold on the State Of Origin series, one player has more on the line than anyone else. After getting chance after chance to prove himself at State Of Origin level, this is Mitchell Pearce’s last chance to become “That…
Kevin Rudd has pledged $500,000 of Federal Government money towards Central Queenslands NRL bid team. The money will be used to carry out a feasibility study into a new Rugby League stadium for Rockhampton. With the NRL looking to expand the competition in the next few years you will see a number of NRL bid…
Here’s our NRL SuperCoach wrap up for round 18! We’ll look at SuperCoach performances from Broncos vs Sharks, Eels vs Panthers, Bulldogs vs Storm, and Cowboys vs Sea Eagles. Head on over to www.nrlsupercoachjunkies.com for more NRL SuperCoach articles! Brisbane Broncos In a Herculean effort for the Broncos in round 18 prop Josh McGuire scored…
The Gold Coast is looking to muscle in on Lang Parks monopoly over State Of Origin football by formulating a bid to host a State Of Origin game in 2017. The Brisbane Times is reporting that Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate wants to use a State Of Origin match as a warm up to the…
The Salford Reds are chasing Canterbury Bulldogs forward Frank Pritchard according to the Manchester Evening News. The Salford Reds, who will change their name to the Salford Red Devils next season, are on a spending spree as their new owner looks to turn around what is currently one of the worst clubs in Super League….
Benji Marshall is likely to play Rugby Union in 2014 after asking for a release from the Wests Tigers from the remainder of his contract. Marshall, who has been on a mid season holiday in Bali, informed the Tigers via his manager of his intentions. The Tigers are likely to grant him a release. When…
When the Penrith Panthers ventured to Parramatta Stadium to face the Eels on Saturday night, no one was accusing the game of being a blockbuster. While the Panthers are in rebuilding mode, their form over the last month or so has been pretty good. Still, this is a team that isn’t the most exciting side…
It seems the NRL’s tough stance against off field incidents is set to continue with the league putting the brakes on plans for Blake Ferguson to return to the field as soon as this weekend. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the NRL will wants Blake Ferguson to complete a 4 week alcohol rehabilitation…
Plenty of good news overnight with Australia dominating the “Festival Of World Cups” held in England. Australia won four of the five World Cups on offer. Here are the results of all the finals: In the Women’s World Cup final Australia defeated New Zealand 22-12. In the Armed Forces World Cup final Australia defeated New…
Bit of a rumour doing the rounds that Wests Tigers utility Tim Moltzen may be on his way to St Helens. The Saints have already captured the signatures of Luke Walsh and Mose Masoe, both of whom are playing fairly well for the Penrith Panthers right now. So, who is Tim Moltzen? Moltzen is a…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the Canterbury Bulldogs are keen to extend the contract of English forward James Graham, and that the Warrington Wolves are keen to lure the former England captain back to Super League. I’ve been told that if Graham was to return to Super League, it would be to his…