Lote Tuqiri has told Fairfax media that it is vital for the ARU to hold on to Israel Folau/ This comes as Folau put on yet another dominant display in coming back from injury, and just days after media speculation that Folau was looking to return to the National Rugby League. Tuqiri makes a very…
Round 9 saw all derbies take place, with St Helens’ 100% winning streak come to an end, Hull KR with a last minute winner against Hull FC and Bradford remain bottom of the table. Hull KR vs Hull FC- Hull KR got the last minute win at the KC Lightstream Stadium with a Craig Hall,…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Benji Marshall and the Auckland Blues will agree to part ways and that Marshall has instructed his manager to find him an NRL team to play for as early as this season. Marshall has had an unhappy time since switching to Rugby Union this year and its pretty…
It has been yet another mixed week for the Canberra Raiders, who after their disappointing 26-12 loss to the Knights, have been buoyed by the good news of the re-signing of Joel Edwards. This comes less than a week after the good news that big man Dane Tilse had re-signed to play for the club…
As a Penrith Panthers fan I have mixed emotions around the announcement that Tim Grant has requested and been granted a release to play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs from 2015 onwards. Grant has been an outstanding clubman, a local junior, a fan favourite and a decent bloke. My understanding from various people within the…
The Federazione Italiana rugby Football League (FIRFL) is growing visibly and has now officially announced another bead to their international stature: the Federleague, in fact, has signed an agreement with the “Kenya Rugby League Federation” for the creation of an “Rugby Academy”, which will be launched in the Watamu area, the location where the Italian…
Over the last few weeks video referee’s have been under intense scrutiny for some of the unbelievably bad decisions they have made. This has led to calls from some people to have all decisions made at NRL headquarters by a centralized video referee that would hand down decisions during games. In some ways it sounds…
News Limited journalist Josh Massoud is reporting on Twitter that Manly Sea Eagles fullback Brett Stewart has been arrested after failing a RBT test. If this is true it is the last thing the Stewart brothers need. With Glen Stewart on his way out at the club and Brett rumoured to be following his brother,…
You have to feel sorry for the North Queensland Cowboys. Their 26-21 loss to the Manly Sea Eagles in Gosford last night should not have occurred. I have defended on field officials and I still stand by that. They have a tough job to do and are asked to make decisions instantly. Sometimes they will…
The following is an official press release by the Newcastle Knights: THURSDAY 17/04: Alex McKinnon has been transferred from intensive care to a spinal rehabilitation ward in a Sydney hospital as he continues his recovery. Movement in Alex’s right arm is improving and he has started to get movement in his left arm. Alex is…
For 119 years Rugby League games have pretty much ended the same way. The siren sounds and on the next stoppage in play the game is over. Now, because of one mistake that came down to fractions of a second, Brisbane Bronco’s coach Anthony Griffin has made the suggestion that as soon as the siren…
I love a story like this… After the Parramatta Eels fantastic win over the Sydney Roosters last weekend the Eels celebrated by holding the Jack Gibson Cup high. It was a great moment for the club who haven’t had much to cheer about in recent years. There was only one problem…they hadn’t actually won the…
There is a really interesting story over on Deadspin with a boxing manager admitting to fixing numerous fights over a very long career. Its a really good read, make sure you click the link and check it out. Boxing is in a very strange position right now in that there are far fewer big fights…
I am not a Sydney Roosters supporter by any stretch of the imagination, but I enjoy watching their games when I can tune in and see stars like Sonny Bill Williams, Anthony Minichiello, Michael Jennings and James Maloney playing for them. I’m not a North Queensland supporter but I love watching Johnathan Thurston, James Tamou…
Multiple sources are claiming that Israel Folau’s management has opened talks with the Sydney Roosters to lure the former test star back to Rugby League. The Rugby League Week Mole mentioned it this week in RLW magazine and Rugby Union writer Greg Growden also wrote about it on ESPN’s Rugby Union web site. The Roosters…
The Penrith Panthers have released a statement on their official web site claiming they have concluded their investigation into allegations that a female supporter of the club attacked Sam Burgess with a flag last Friday night. The Statement reads: Panthers Rugby League Club has today finalised its investigation into the post-match incident involving a Penrith…
Super League returned this weekend after the fourth round of the Challenge Cup last week. Round 8 saw Jamie Peacock’s 500th appearance, new Salford Red Devils coach Harris secure his first win in his first game and London put on a strong performance at the DW Stadium. Hull FC vs Huddersfield Giants The Thursday night…
Channel 9 reporter Danny Weidler has said that the Cronulla Sharks have made subtle enquiries about the possibility of Benji Marshall returning to the NRL and playing for the club. While Marshall has said he would not play for another NRL club after leaving the Wests Tigers after last season, that could all change if…
Iestyn Harris started off his reign as Red Devils head coach with an emphatic 38-24 win over strugglers Bradford Bulls but has warned.. there is more to come. Salford ran in seven tries to Bradford’s four and, having briefly been behind midway through the first half, but looked to have enough in the pack to…
The National Rugby League has confirmed that the final, amazing, exciting play on Monday night that saw the Melbourne Storm score after the final siren should not have happened. The NRL Referees Elite Performance Manager, Tony Archer, who has the most complicated job title on planet earth, has put the blame on the referee’s who…
With State of Origin one rapidly approaching, and every man and his dog predicting the NSW line up, I’ve decided to produce the side I would choose to take on the red hot favourite home side come Origin One. As with last year, this is not the side I expect to be chosen, or the…
In the lead-up to the Wests Tigers match at Campbelltown all the signs were looking good. The Tigers were in form and making a lot of noise, having beaten some of the better teams in the competition very convincingly. Marketing for the game was very good, and while I didn’t follow their postcode challenge because…
With Robbie Farah set to miss at least State Of Origin one with an arm injury, attention had turned to the players who might replace him at hooker for the Blues. Michael Ennis’ name has been put forward, although I tend to think he is not the player he once was. Nathan Peats has been…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that a $500 million development at Penrith could see the Panthers playing out of a 35,000 seat indoor stadium. The proposal apparently hinges on the the proposed Badgerys Creek Airport. There is still some sections of the community in western Sydney that are opposed to the airport. No doubt…
The New Zealand Warriors have announced that they have re-signed club captain Simon Mannering for four more years. This is likely to be the last big contract of Mannering’s career as he will be 32 by the time it has concluded. There had been speculation that Mannering had a number of offers from Super League…
Brad Walter of the Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Andrew Fifita is set to re-sign with the Cronulla Sharks next week, and that Fifita’s lawyers have issued the Canterbury Bulldogs with legal documents in a move that is likely to see him sue the club. It will be very interesting to see what happens…
It isn’t news at all, but I simply had to post this one because quite honestly this is the best non story I have ever read. Gold Coast Titans winger Kalifa Faifai Loa has filled out an application to apply for the Big Brother TV show in 2014. That it! That’s the whole story really!…
There are reports today that Sam Burgess was hit in the face with a flag by a female Penrith Panther supporter after South Sydney’s gutsy 18-2 win at Penrith Football Stadium. After playing very well in a tough, rain soaked game Burgess was hit when leaving the field. The NRL will reportedly investigate the incident….
Each and every week until the finals I will present the totally unofficial LeagueFreak.com power rankings. Just a quick explanation, these are not based on who the better team is, or who would win if they played each other etc, it’s more a who would be happier with where they are, form, judgement type of…
Is there ever going to be a full week where Salford owner Dr Marwan Koukash isn’t in the news with new bright ideas and changes to the club? This week Marwan Koukash announced that he had offered Brian Noble the Board of Directors job after his contract had run out as Salford head coach. Meanwhile…