Sometimes it doesn’t matter what players do or say, they are damned if they do, and damned if they don’t. For many years now it has been made quite clear that Darius Boyd does not want to talk to the media. For what ever reason, Boyd has made the decision that he does not want…
Both the Sydney Morning Herald and News Limited are reporting that Wayne Bennett will be coaching the St George/Illawarra Dragons in 2015 with a deal expected to be worth $3 million over three years. A mystery private backer is set to give the cash strapped Dragons the ability to pay Bennett (Because that worked so…
State Of Origin three felt like an exhibition game. You could very much tell the series was over just by the way the game was played. It was very strange. So now it is time to hand down the player ratings for State Of Origin three. Remember that my ratings system is on an all…
The NRL has announced sanctions against players and officials who have been found guilty of placing bets on Rugby league matches. The players suspended are: David Williams – Suspended for the rest of the 2014 season after placing multiple bets on games – including several in which he was involved. Ethan Lowe – Suspended for…
Queensland has belted New South Wales 32-8 in State Of Origin three. The Maroons dominated most of the game in terms of field position and quality possession and New South Wales rarely got at chance to attack the Queensland line during the match. While the Blues managed to hang in early, and even managed to…
The long awaited (by hard core Raiders fans) first grade debut of Jeremy Hawkins will sadly not come this season after the NRL ruled Hawkins out on the basis of the 2nd tier salary cap. Whilst it is disappointing for Hawkins, Raiders fans should not be so quick to blame the hated 2nd tier cap…
Round 19 saw a chain of shock results, including in the Wakefield vs Leeds game, a close win for Catalan and an easy win for the Wigan Warriors. Widnes Vikings vs Castleford Tigers An experiment for both teams before the real important Challenge Cup Semi-Final in Leigh for these two sides. Castleford settled their nerves…
News Limited is reporting that Manly Sea Eagles winger David Williams could be banned from the rest of the 2014 season after the NRL Integrity Unit uncovered a long history of Williams betting on Rugby League matches. Disturbingly, it is being alleged that Williams bet on games the Manly Sea Eagles played it, but never…
I am going to show you where you can watch the 2014 State Of Origin series online and for free. I’m good like that! There are a number of ways you can watch State Of Origin three online. I’m going to show you each and every watch you can watch the game online no matter…
It is a fact that there is a warehouse in Queensland full of boxes. In those boxes are maroon colour t-shirts. On the front of those t-shirts is a big, dirty sticker that reads “9 in a row”. I’ll be thinking of those t-shirts tonight as New South Wales runs out onto Lang Park looking…
Brad Walter at the Sydney Morning Herald is among the premier rugby league writers in Australia. In addition to his regular reporting Walter also produces a weekly opinion piece titled “Winning Starts Monday”. I’ll let you guess what day of the week it runs (surprise – it’s Tuesday). The premise of this week’s column (http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/cutting-players-down-to-size-pays-dividends-for-blues-and-clubs-20140707-zsyp1.html)…
Perhaps I’m the only one but I find myself thoroughly unenthused about State of Origin III tonight. Now that NSW have slain the 8 in a row dragon there seems very little to get excited about. I’m convinced that I am not the only fan who feels this way as the breathless anticipation and fervor…
News Limited is reporting that a high profile NRL player will be banned for six weeks for betting on Rugby League matches. Players and officials are not permitted to bet on any Rugby League games under the terms of their NRL contracts. Other players face fined for betting on Rugby League games and there is…
Tomorrow night will see NSW attempt to record a whitewash, rather than avoid one, which has unfortunately for us long suffering NSW fans, been the flavour of the past almost decade. In this series we have seen Jarryd Hayne become an absolute legend of the game, the emergence of young Hodkinson and Reynolds as a…
He might earn hundreds of thousands of dollars to coach only three games a yeah, but it seems that Mal Meninga is unwilling to fulfill all of his commitments as Queenslands State Of Origin coach. Queensland cancelled media events Monday and then confirmed that they would send Cameron Smith to a pre game press conference…
Sometimes you just have to be the better person and admit your mistakes. You need to sit down, think about what you have done, and come to the conclusion that you need to make amends for your actions. As the Penrith Panthers find themselves atop of the NRL ladder, again, we have seen a bit…
As we approach State of Origin Three, which in terms of the series doesn’t really matter, players seem to be putting their club futures at risk. Josh Morris has taken extraordinary measures to be fit for Origin Three after suffering a potentially season altering injury in the first game of the series. Luke Lewis will…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Parramatta Eels fullback Jarryd Hayne has shown interest in trying to forge a career in the NFL. Hayne had two training sessions with an Australian University team where he played as a wide receiver on offence and a safety in defence. Hayne is a fantastic athlete and I…
“One in five Australians are affected by mental illness each year.” My name is Zoe and like many other Australians, I suffer from a mood disorder. I’m raising money for the Black Dog Institute, which is an organisation that assists in the diagnosis of mood disorders, raises awareness through community events and performs mental health…
The NRL has released the draw for the final rounds of the 2014 season. The draw features a number of Thursday night games (Which I hate) and more Monday night games than I expected to see late in the season. All times listed are local kickoff times: Twenty-One Friday, Aug 1 Sea Eagles vs. Broncos – Brookvale Oval 7:45pm …
The Sharks week from hell has ended on a high with the dailytelegraph announcing the club has landed a major sponsor for the rest of the season in the form of Labour Health. I’m sure NO ONE sees the irony in the Sharks attracting a company that specialised in drug and alcohol testing in the…
It seems almost unbelievable, but NRL players are not insured against permanent disability under the terms of their contracts. It is an issue that has been raised again today by the Sydney Daily Telegraph. In the article Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah has hinted that NRL players may consider strike in an effort to get…
Round 18 saw one of the biggest derbies in Rugby League take place, a tight win for Leeds and Wakefield secure another important point. Hull KR vs Huddersfield Giants The Thursday night televised game went to this clash, with Hull KR trying to fight their way back into the top 8. The highlight of the…
The Hull Daily Mail is reporting that the Brisbane Broncos are chasing Hull KR fullback Greg Eden. Eden is currently on loan to the Salford Red Devils. While he is only 23 years old he is a lower quality Super League player and not even close to NRL level. For a while Eden carried the…
Round 17 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles ANZ Stadium, 4/7/14 7:45pm Do not be fooled, time does not in fact heal old wounds. Friday night the Sea Eagles will venture into hostile territory when they face the Bulldogs at ANZ stadium. This modern day rivalry is still bubbling along nearly 3 years after Des…
With the last six rounds of the NRL draw set to be released at 11 am (it is now 12:40 pm and no sign of said draw) multiple media outlets have confirmed the return of Thursday Night Footy…and the fans are not happy. Channel 9, the true rulers of the game, are set to once…
The series winning NSW blues have named the side they hope can complete a historic three-nil whitewash in Brisbane next Wednesday night. Josh Morris is back after suffering an unfortunate injury in his heroic Origin One effort and will replace the injured Michael Jennings. Boyd Cordner also comes into the side after missing the first…
New South Wales have made only a couple of changes heading into game three of the State Of Origin series. The Blues are looking to clean sweep Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. So, is this the team to get the job done? Official New South Wales State Of Origin Team For Game Three 1. Jarryd Hayne…
Phil Rothfield of the Daily Telegraph is reporting that Australian test coach Tim Sheens was offered the interim Cronulla Sharks coaching role last night, only to turn it down. It is not a huge surprise that the Sharks turned to Tim Sheens. He is a very experienced coach who has seen just about every situation…
Queensland has announced its team for the third game of the 2014 State Of Origin series. There have been a few changes due to injuries but surprisingly the side isn’t all that different from the team that last game two and the series. Queensland Official State Of Origin Team For Game Three 1. Billy Slater…