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Almanac (Club) Rugger: A day at the rugby in Adelaide

Greg Andrew grew up in country South Australia where there ain’t much rugger. But he has always been intrigued by the code and finds himself at a third grade match in Adelaide (Onkaparinga v Old Collegians) where the rugby is fair dinkum (but one-sided) and the barbecue is outstanding.

Round 18 – Carlton v Port Adelaide: And that’s what Bob Turner would have said

In the finest tradition of sports writing from the outer, Andrew Fraser presents his thoughts on Carlton’s impressive performance against Port, weaving in a reminder of one of life’s characters. [Beaut little piece – Ed]

Almanac Rugby League – Magic Round 10: The footy gods are in sync

The footy gods were in church last weekend as they warmed to the theme of the day. This week it’s Magic Round in Brisbane.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2023, Round 1: Get your tips in!

The NRL 2023 season kicks off tonight. Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser previews the season and tries to find the winners in Round 1.

Almanac Rugby: Week 3 of The Rugby Championship

History was made in Aotearoa (the wrong type if you’re a fan of the All Blacks) when the Argentinians won for the first time and consigned their opponents to defeat for the third time in a row at home. Brian the Ruminator has the wrap up of that match and a heartening win for the Wallabies over the World Cup holders.

Almanac Rugby Union – Old Collegians v Brighton: A Torrid Affair

Greg A reports on the torrid tussle that took place when Old Collegians hosted arch-rivals Brighton in Adelaide’s Premier Grade rugby union.

Almanac Rugby Union: Not one for the ages

Greg A opted to stay at home to take in a live stream for his weekly fix of Adelaide rugby union, a mid-table clash between Onkaparinga and Elizabeth. As it played out, endeavour outperformed ability.

Round 12 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society Match report

Bangkok correspondent Paul McKay presents the Floreat Pica Society Match Report of Collingwood’s thrilling Round 12 victory against the Crows.

Almanac Rugby Union: The Battle of Greenhill Road

Greg A was at Burnside in Adelaide for the local rugby derby. How did his Old Collegians fare?

Almanac Rugby – Old Collegians v Barossa Rams: `Appy Birthday

The day the Barossa Rams came to town to take on Collegians, a celebration of South Australian Third Division rugby (and other things).

Almanac Rugby – Club Rugby: The Showdown

A very special game of club rugby in Adelaide saw two teams from Adelaide University face off; Blacks and the Sharks. The Sharks might be the new kids on the uni block, but their impact is already historic for members of the LGBTIQ community. Greg Andrew has all the details.

Round 7 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide: Belonging

Just like Joe Daniher, Jamie Simmons wants to feel like he belongs to his chosen team, which is why he took his father-in-law to watch the Lions account for Port. PS: he recommends you don’t drink the ‘Gabba wine.

Almanac Rugby Union: An unseasonably warm day for rugby

Greg A is back at the rugby union on an unseasonably warm May afternoon in Adelaide. Old Collegians are playing host to the Adelaide Uni Blacks and crowd watching is a sideline attraction to an enjoyable afternoon.

Club rugby: It has a real community feel to it.

Greg A reports on a superb day of rugby – and other sports – at Brighton (Adelaide).

AFLW Grand Final – Adelaide v Brisbane: The good, the bad and the verdict?

Our international cricket correspondent Citrus Bob Utber ventured into the unknown on Saturday when he attended the AFLW Grand Final in Adelaide sans binoculars. He got to watch an intriguing Grand Final, with an upset he enjoyed.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: ‘Bennett’s babes’ Mark II

It took him an hour after full-time to calm down but Ian Hauser finally put his thoughts on paper as he reflected on last night’s State of Origin Game 3 in Brisbane.

Almanac Rugby League – 2020 State of Origin, Game 2: Simply Blue

State of Origin in Sydney has a certain feel about it. Sean Mortell taps into it to provide his evaluation of Game 2 of the 2020 Origin series.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 2 preview: It’s all on the line – for both teams!

It’s all on the line in Sydney tomorrow night in Game 2 of the 2020 State of Origin series. Will NSW show their true colours or can the Queenslanders conjure up another miracle?

Almanac Rugby League – 2020 State of Origin, Game 1: (Unlikely) History repeats

John Harms reports on State of Origin I, which reminded him of 2001.

Almanac Rugby League – 2020 State of Origin Game 1: Setting Origin alight

Sean Mortell has catholic tastes when it come to sport in general and football in particular. Here he offers his perspective on last night’s Game 1 of the 2020 rugby league State of Origin series.