The NRL and ASADA have spent a lot of time and money investigation what went on at the Cronulla Sharks in 2012. One of the very first conclusions that the NRL came to during the investigation was that Sharks coach Shane Flanagan needed to pay a penalty for his actions. The league handed Flanagan a…
They have a new coach, and now the Salford Red Devils want a new star playmaker. News Limited in Australia is reporting that the Salford Red Devils are set to launch a $3 million bid for former Wests Tigers star Benii Marshall. Marshall has been playing Rugby Union this season and by all accounts he…
The GIO Schoolboy Cup is now in its 39th year and is the premier competition in Schoolboy Rugby League. The Cup is an incredibly successful competition that has produced some outstanding young footballers and some of the NRL’s greatest players including Peter Sterling, Darren Lockyer, Andrew Ettinghausen, Brad Fittler, Andew Johns and more. It is…
To those fortunate enough to be apathetic about the final outcomes of NRL games, I would like you to do something for me. Please chug a foaming schooner of H2O from the Ganges and then embark on a seven-day pushbike ride across the desert without any Alka-Seltzer or Imodium. Make sure you’re wedgied from head-to-toe…
Earlier this afternoon the Newcastle Knights posted a statement in response to the seven week suspension handed out to Melbourne youngster Jordan McLean last night. For those who haven’t read it yet: “The Newcastle Knights is frustrated with the inconsistencies in relation to the NRL Judiciary following Jordan McLean’s seven-week suspension. Firstly, the Club takes…
Let me start by saying that I live in Great Britain, I watch and enjoy Super League, and support a Super League club. I also watch the NRL. I’ll get straight to the point. I find drawing comparisons between the two leagues pointless, and grasping from a British point of view. It annoys me to…
Australian UFC fighter Kyle Noke has claimed that when it comes to head knocks, MMA is safer than Rugby League. Noke, a former lower grade Rugby League player himself, made the claim while trying to promote his upcoming fight in Canada on April 16th. Noke pointed to the fact that if an MMA fighter receives…
Yes, this is still dragging on… After being told numerous times that Luke Keary qualifies for New South Wales and not for Queensland under the new State Of Origin rules, the Queensland Rugby League have decided to take a new approach. They want the rules to be broken so they can have Luke Keary anyway….
The NRL Judiciary has found Jordan McLean guilty of a dangerous tackle on Newcastle Knights forward Alex McKinnon. McLean has been suspended for 7 weeks. The judiciary panel was told not to consider the resulting injury from the tackle when deciding whether McLean was guilty or not guilty. Once they had returned a guilty verdict…
Round 7 saw Saints keep their 100% winning record this season, London keep their 100% losing record so far this season and Wigan snatching a win in the dying seconds of their fixture with the Catalan Dragons. London Broncos vs Castleford Tigers Tigers hit back after their round 6 loss against Salford, scoring 9 tries…
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…
Unfortunately this issue has raised it’s ugly head again this weekend and surely it is time for the NRL heavyweights to use their combined IQ’s and implement a solution. Every week we see at least one NRL club being reduced to 16 players (3 subs) and in the case of the West Tigers game against…
The following is an officia statement by the Newcastle Knights and Alex McKinnon’s family: There were no new developments on Monday in regards to Alex McKinnon’s condition. The Club has continued to provide factual updates in consultation with Alex’s family at this delicate time. Alex was brought out of an induced coma following his initial…
The Canterbury Bulldogs have wasted no time in using the free’d up salary cap space that Andrew Fifita has left them with. It is expected that they will announce that they have signed English test captain and Leeds Rhino legend Kevin Sinfield on a two year deal. Sinfield has informed the Rhinos of his intention…
Channel 9 news has just reported that Alex McKinnon and his family have been informed that he will be quadriplegic following his spinal injury. This is very sad news for Alex, his family and friends. I have no doubt that the game will get right behind Alex and that no expense will be spared to…
I’m sure by now everyone has heard the breaking news that Andrew Fifita four year deal with the Dogs has been torn up. There are conflicting reports as to why but the official line is that the Dogs could not agree to a few terms after third party deals fell through. Fans, rightfully, questioned whether…
In a stunning turn of events, the Canterbury Bulldogs have announced that the deal to sign Andrew Fifita is now off. So, who pulled the pin? You don’t announce that you have signed a player to the richest deal for any front row forward in the games history unless you have dotted all the I’s…
The following is an official press release by the Canterbury Bulldogs The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have today advised Andrew Fifita’s management that he will not be playing for the Club given the final terms of the NRL Playing Contract could not be agreed. Bulldogs Chief Executive Raelene Castle has offered the following comment: “After signing a…
Superintendent Rooster Trent Robinson has harnessed one of league’s great uncontrollables and guaranteed his side a more favourable deal in next weekend’s penalty count. After winning only six infraction contests in his dux year of 2013 and being mercilessly lashed again so far this season, Robinson broke the emergency glass to stop the rot in…
Former Penrith Panthers back James Roberts will sign with the Gold Coast Titans today according to the Rugby League Week Mole. Roberts was released by the Penrith Panthers for disciplinary reasons a few weeks ago and I thought the Canterbury Bulldogs might have been interested in signing him. As it turns out, the Titans have…
Alex McKinnon is out of an induced coma and breathing without a ventilator. He is now able to communicate with his family and there is hope that he will soon be able to be transferred to a hospital in Sydney. This is all very good news but it is still very early days. There is…
I find it very strange that when I sit down to watch my Penrith Panthers play these days, most of the time they are wearing a bright pink jersey. Its hard enough being a Penrith Panthers supporter at the best of times. There have really only been a few times in the clubs entire history…
I always find it funny when I see people whinging about the referee’s. Referees are always out to get their team. They always have to overcome the “pricks in pink”. The only thing standing between their team and premiership success are the blokes with the whistles. I have a really simple view of refereeing decisions…
The spotlight is on… the match review panel: Hull Kingston Rovers Chairman Neil Hudgell launch a scathing attack on the Rugby Football League match review panel after a series of inconsistent bans across the league. Mr Hudgell pointed to Justin Poore’s 3-game ban for an offence almost identical to that of Widnes’ Willie Isa, who…
Andrew Fifita has revealed that he wishes he had chosen to go and play Rugby Union rather than sign a gigantic deal to play Rugby League with the Canterbury Bulldogs. After all, who needs to sign with an organisation that actually makes money when you could have taken far less to play for the ARU,…
Another day, another Queensland whinge! This time its Wally Lewis having a cry over the State Of Origin eligibility rules that use many different factors to determine that Luke Keary should play for New South Wales and not Queensland. Lewis told New Limited that the NRL’s ruling, based on what Luke Keary has told them…
One of Mitchell Pearce’s best friends, Kieran Foran, has come out with a very bold statement to News Limited saying that Pearce can become of the premier playmakers in the entire game. Foran points to Pearce’s age as being a factor and says the fact he want a Premiership last season probably shut up Pearce’s…
The Italians (FIRFL) have rated their recent pioneering Kenyan International Tour “a great experience” and “a good test for our growth”, commented the National Rugby League Technical Commissioner Tyrone Sterry after the international match last Friday against Kenya. The match, played at Watamu in front of around five thousand enthusiastic and warm spectators, saw the…
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…
It is pretty clear that people with Queensland Rugby League want to have their cake and eat it too. This time around it is Queensland Rugby League chairman Peter Betros and Queensland selection boss Des Morris who have had a nice long whinge to News Limited about South Sydney youngster Luke Keary not being eligible…