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Our collection of articles appears below. The first article was published in 2010.

Almanac Rugby League: Queensland Origin and Community – Playing for the People

In his 2015 Tom Brock Lecture, Sasha Lennon explored the link between the Queensland rugby league State of Origin team and the broader Queensland community. In the lead-up to tomorrow night’s Game 1 of the 2020 Origin series, we revisit Sasha’s lecture.

Almanac Rugby League: Covid and Season 2020

John Campbell discovered footy podcasts as he whiled away the season. He offers a few thoughts about their qualities.

Almanac Rugby League: Controversies that never end

Harold Peacock recalls two controversial grand finals involving Ipswich, one rugby league, the other musical.

Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2020 Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters – Experience overcomes potential

The 2020 NRLW Grand Final was a torrid encounter between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters. Father and son team Ian and Liam Hauser covered the game from the perspective of each team.

Almanac Rugby League: NRL 2020 Grand Final: Panthers v Storm – Purple reigns over Panther parade

Melbourne Storm defeated the Penrith Panthers 26-20 in the 2020 NRL Grand Final. Guest writers Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and Jarrod Landells (Storm) give their take on the game.

Almanac Rugby League – 2020 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals preview: From a fan’s perspective

Guest writers Alan Whiticker (Penrith) and ‘Smokie’ Dawson (Storm) preview their teams’ chances in this weekend’s NRL Grand Final. Ian Hauser previews the NRLW match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters.

Almanac Rugby League: NRL Finals Week 3 wrap – A week of anticipation ahead

Liam Hauser reviews the weekend’s NRL and NRLW clashes and looks ahead with anticipation to this weekend’s Grand Finals.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Qualifying Finals and NRLW Round 3 preview: More of the same, please!

The NRL’s 2020 Qualifying Finals present two fascinating clashes while the NRLW’s Round 3 offers a Grand Final preview. Ian Hauser runs his eye over the form.

Almanac Rugby League: The 22nd Annual Tom Brock Lecture

The 22nd Annual Tom Brock Lecture will be an online event in 2020. The guest lecturer will be award-winning author Tom Gorman. See details for registration here.

Almanac Rugby League: On how to improve the greatest game of all

John Campbell has followed rugby league for a long time. Some of the modern aspects of the game, dressed up as ‘progress’, give him the Edgar Britts. He explains his concerns.