News that covers Rugby League in Australia.
So you want to find the biggest win in a Rugby League World Club Challenge match? Well, you’ve come to the right place! On June 22nd in 1997 the Brisbane Broncos defeated the Halifax Blue Sox 76-0 at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre in Brisbane in front of 11,358 spectators. Wendell Sailor and Darren Smith…
So you want to know who has scored the most tries in a Rugby League World Club Challenge game? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Ken Nagas scored scored 6 tries in the Canberra Raiders 70-6 win over the Halifax Blue Sox on the 8th of June in 1997 at Canberra Stadium. That is…
Before we begin let me just state that you will not find a bigger fan of Jason Taumalolo than me. He is one of the greatest players in the games history. A player who is an historic marker in the games entire timeline. So…keep that in mind. We have become use to seeing Jason Taumalolo…
A sense of uncertainty looms over the upcoming National Rugby League (NRL) double-header scheduled at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on March 2 Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Manly Sea Eagles are scheduled to take part in the NRL showcase event, but administrative issues are complicating matters. Read on as we…
David Nofoaluma has accepted a $300,000 payout to be released from the remaining two years of his contract after an off season os discontent by the fringe quality NRL winger. After a much needed off season clean-out of the clubs management in the off season Nofoaluma had made it known he was unhappy with the…
I’ve seen a few people on social media talking up the chances of the Manly Sea Eagles in 2024, and honestly I don’t understand why. The Manly Sea Eagles finished in 12th place in 2023 and made some really curious recruitment decisions over the course of the year. When is comes down it, there are…
The NRL has released a code of conduct for supports who attend Rugby League matches are various levels. Its an interesting move, and one I can’t remember happening before. I think it is a good move. I have never understood people who attend sporting events who can’t control their behaviour. They are selfish, and tend…
It feels almost unreal to be asking the question. Can the Penrith Panthers become the first club to win four straight Grand Finals in 2024? The Panthers have been lucky enough to hold onto most of their key players for the 2024 season. Nathan Cleary, Dylan Edwards, Moses Leota, James Fisher-Harris, Brian To’o, Izack Tago,…
The first season of Rugby League kicked off in Australia in 1908. Here you will find the true story about how the game of Rugby League was formed in Australia. From player concerns about time missing work due to injuries, to Rugby Union authorities that refused to budge on any moves to compensate players, while…
For rugby league fans, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of match day. Yet, not every enthusiast can make it to the stadium to cheer on their favourite team. Fortunately, the digital age has ushered in new avenues to capture some of that excitement. Among these innovations, soft2bet.com sportsbook solutions stand out as a particularly engaging way…
Disgruntled New Zealand Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has joined the Cronulla Sharks on a 4 year deal. It comes as a bit of a shock to some as the St George/Illawarra Dragons felt very confident about securing Fonua-Blake’s services after the withdrawal of an offer from the Wests Tigers earlier in the week. Fonua-Blake will…
Want to know which NRL club has won the more NRL titles in the history of Rugby League? Well, you’ve come to the right place! The South Sydney Rabbitohs have won 21 Premierships since the premiership kicked off in 1908. The seasons the South Sydney Rabbitohs have been premiers are 1908, 1909, 1914, 1918, 1925,…
The Sydney Roosters have announced that they have secured the signature of Australian Rugby Union international Mark Nawaqanitawase on a two year deal covering the 2025 and 2026 NRL seasons. Mark Nawaqanitawase is a former Rugby League junior, and will slot straight into the void that will be left by Joseph Suaali’i, who will be…
The Manly Sea Eagles have looked to ward off suitors to 25 year old superstar Haumole Olakau’atu by signing him to one of the richest contracts in the games history. Haumole Olakau’atu has signed an 8 year contract extension with the Sea Eagles for around $8 million, making him one of the highest paid forwards…
Kurt Capewell has been released by the Brisbane Broncos with immediate effect so he can join the New Zealand Warriors for the 2024 NRL season. Capewell is a good pick up for the Warriors, a mobile back rower who can cover out wide in the centres if needed, he is just the type of player…
According to News Ltd the Wests Tigers have tabled a 4 year deal to Penrith Panthers playmaker Jarome Luai that would be worth at least $1.1 million per season to the three time premiership winner. It is a massive offer that would make Luai one of the highest paid players in the game. It would…
Introduction The Oceanic region is where the worlds of cryptocurrency and rugby league truly collide and intersect. New Zealand and Australia are two of the keenest rugby league territories in the world, with the sport having colossal appeal across both prominent Southern Hemisphere nations. Likewise, they’re also forward-thinking in their response to cryptocurrency, with investing…
The Penrith Panthers have played 10 games against Super League clubs over the course of their history, winning 6 of those matches while only losing 4 games. All of the games that have seen Penrith take on a Super League opponent have occurred during World Club Challenge fixtures. It is interesting to note that the…
After the release of the 2024 NRL Draw many commentators and journalists combed over the long list of games and pointed out the variations in the draw that they claimed made the competition easier for some teams, and harder for others. The honest truth is, any team, that takes part in the 2024 NRL season…
Earlier this week news emerged that the Sydney Roosters were looking to make an offer to Australian rugby union player Mark Nawaqanitawase. This caused a bit of a stir in the media, and a lot of shrugged shoulders among Rugby League supporters. Still, if the Roosters feel thats the best place to spend their salary…
The National Rugby League is in a fantastic position right now. The game is flushed with cash, there are tens of millions of dollars every year basically being put in the bank and saved by the game, and there are Port Moresby – Papua New Guinea When you’re a sporting competition who is getting backing…
The NRL Has just released the entire 2024 NRL Draw featuring every game, including the 2024 pre-season Challenge, the NRL 2024 regular season draw, and the 2024 NRL State Of Origin series. You can see the entire 2024 NRL draw by clicking here! Will the Penrith Panthers managed to navigate the 2024 NRL Draw and…
The NRL has released the 2024 NRL pre-season draw, with one very notable absence paving the way for what is sure to be an upcoming announcement. The greatest Rugby League team of the modern era, three-peat Premiers the Penrith Panthers will not take part in the NRL pre season challenge. This likely means that they…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the NRL is in talks with US betting giant FanDuel to stream live NRL games on its betting platform as the sports governing body looks to tap into the growing United States sports gambling market. As part of the NRL kicking off the 2024 season in Las Vegas…
Here you will find all the information you need regarding the 2024 Rugby League State Of Origin series. Games one and three details have yet to be released, but if you’re looking to attend game number two, you’re in luck! 2024 State Of Origin Game One Date: Wednesday June 5th, 2024 Venue: Accor Stadiums, Sydney…
Who do you think will win the 2024 NRL Grand Final? All 17 NRL clubs are listed below. Everyone will start the season with zero competition points. So go ahead and VOTE!
Channel 9 media has put out what it claims to be the first round draw from NRL season 2024. The draw features the two NRL games that are to be played in Las Vegas in 2024 as well as a round one bye for the Wests Tigers. Here is the draw they claim to be…
Let’s have some fun! What if we had no road blocks in the way, we didn’t have to worry about broadcasters, a drop in revenue, and we were tasked with shaking up the NRL season, just because we could? What could we add to the competition that was a little different? What could we try…
Want to know what the biggest losing margin in the history of the Australian Rugby League team is? You’ve come to the right place! On November 4th in 2023 the New Zealand Kiwi’s defeated the Australian Kangaroos 30-0 in the Pacific Championship Final in Waikato, Hamilton New Zealand. Jamayne Isaako scored 18 points in the…
Addin Fonua-Blake has asked for an immediate release from his contract with the New Zealand Warriors so he can move back to Sydney for personal reasons. It is a blow to the Warriors who are coming off their best season in many years, and who have been looking to rebuild the club, with Addin Fonua-Blake…