A sport betting in Australia has become an entrenched part of the gambling industry, although its overall share of the market is perhaps not quite as great as might be assumed given its prominence in the media and its close association with high profile sports. Nevertheless, online sports betting has grown significantly as a result…
You have to hand it to the Poms, when they decide to throw all logic and reason out the window, they go all out! Every year an anonymous English Rugby League magazine with a small circulation in pockets of northern England takes it upon themselves to have out a “Golden Boot” award. This award is…
I knew it! I knew there was no way any one group of people could be that stupid! No doubt you have all seen me adding my various corrections to the numerous “awards” that British Rugby League journalists like to hand out at the end of every year. From laughably naming Kevin Sinfield as the…
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to rename the Man of Steel award. Fans Graham Middleton, Paul Whitaker, Debs Fitzgerald and Alison Watson want the title of the accolade, which represents the best player in the Super League, to reflect its worthiness. They’ve called on the RFL and Super League to rename it the ‘Steve Prescott…
The room is crowded, a sea of people all there with one purpose. One goal. To be part of this meeting you have to be considered to be part of the Sydney based Rugby League media. That is a pretty easy thing to do by the way. I mean, have you seen this mob? The…
Finally league fans can focus on the best and forget the rest. All year league analysts have said only the top 4 can win it but this is the NRL not the AFL. Criticism of Ray Warren & Phil Gould has been rampant so I am going to try and do their job for them….
The Denver Broncos swept aside the pain of last year’s playoff defeat against the Baltimore Ravens with a crushing 49-27 victory against the defending Superbowl champions in the NFL season opener. Ravens quarterback and reigning Superbowl MVP Joe Flacco came into the game without his top two receivers from last year as Anquan Bolden (traded…
Its fair to say that Anthony Watts has now entered the hall of fame of Rugby League incidents. After allegations arose that Anthony Watts allegedly took a bite of an opposition players penis during a brawl it was only a matter of time before news agencies around the world picked up on the story. Thankfully…
Blake Ferguson has gone missing! The Canberra Raiders can’t find him. His team mates can’t find him. Nobody knows where he is! So, can you find Blake Ferguson? Check out the picture below. In it you will find Blake Ferguson. If you find him, try and find The Glorious League Freak as well, because I’m…
Twitter is great because it is so easy to use. It allows people to broadcasts the first thing that pops into their head quickly and easily. Sometimes that can cause you problems. If you are not careful you can Tweet things you will later regret. I personally have a policy where I do not delete…
RL4ALEX Inspiration: Alex Whiteley – About Alex Alex is 10 years old and thoroughly loves life, but as with every child who has any form of Autistic Spectrum Disorder he is however completely unaware of his uniqueness. From being a small child Alex has struggled to communicate his thoughts and opinions and this has presented…
John Hopoate is a moment in time. A living legend. A man that made word wide headlines for shoving his fingers as far up the arse of opposing players as his knuckles would allow. With all of that in mind, I believe that when John Hopoate speaks, people should listen. Hopoate has posted a video…
Tonight see’s the two worst teams in the National Rugby League face off in a battle for absolutely nothing! Both clubs are paying coaches who are no longer there. Both clubs have recently lost their CEO’s. Both clubs have had issues with players leaving the club. Both clubs have issues at board level. Through all…
With the Newcastle Knights facing off against the Brisbane Broncos tonight, it is time to settle one argument once and for all. Who was the better halfback, Andrew Johns or Allan Langer? Both were premiership winners at their respective clubs. Both were dominant at State Of Origin level. Both represented their country. One is a…
Two months @LadiesWhoLeague was born. Our contributors, especially @mary__kaye, had been encouraged to start blogging and she decided that it was time to start. Here at @LadiesWhoLeague we are passionate about Rugby League. While we first and foremost love our respective teams, we also identify as NRL appreciators. There is no sport we feel more…
I could pretend that being this good is difficult, but honestly, it just comes so easy to me! In this weeks edition of Big League Magazine they did a social media special. Basically they have a look at the effect social media has on the game and list some of the Twitter feeds they like….
Want I stand out from the crowd by wearing your very own League Freak t-shirt? Well now you can! I have made a limited run of League Freak t-shirts that will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. You need to get in quick because once they are gone, they are gone forever!…
It is one of the greatest rivalries in Rugby League. Tonight we will see the latest chapter written in the rivalry between the Parramatta Eels and the Canterbury Bulldogs. Both teams have a long history of not liking each other, most of it stemming back to the 1980’s when they faced off in some classic…
Rugby League is more than just a game. You’ve heard that one before, right? But it is. For every story you read about some footy player doing something regrettable on a roof or in a bathroom mirror, there are so many more stories of another player shining light into someone’s life. Putting smiles on the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Who do you believe is the better player right now? Who would you rather leading your club? In the third edition of League Freak’s Friday Night Fights we will find out who YOU believe is the better player, Mitchell Pearce or Adam Reynolds. On Wednesday night Pearce will be lining up in a State Of…
Rockstar games has finally released gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto V, the most anticipated game of 2013. Unlike previous GTA games, you get the chance to play as any one of three protagonists. Set in Los Santos, a representation of southern California, the game will take in many different types of environment. The game…
As the Melbourne Storm take on the Brisbane Broncos in Friday Night Football my mind turns towards two of the greatest players either club has produced. Both Darren Lockyer and Cameron Smith both rate among the greatest players to every play Rugby League. Both players have built a reputation as the games ultimate winners and…
In a new feature on LeagueFreak.com I will be putting the games best clubs, best coaches and best players in head to head battles that will be decides by you, the reader. The first edition of League Freaks Friday Night Fights is a great one. An ancient rivalry between two clubs that hate each others…