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Almanac International Rugby League – There are upsets, and then there are Upsets!
November 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Saturday’s international rugby league triple-header at Auckland’s Eden Park provided two upsets, one of which was notable, the other historic. At the end of the day, the winner was rugby league but the biggest winner was Tonga. Rugby league aficionado Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac International Rugby League – A weekend of Test match footy
October 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
International rugby league received a much needed boost over the weekend with quality matches on show at both The ‘Gong and Hamilton, New Zealand. Ian Hauser sums it all up.
Almanac Rugby League – A rare weekend of international rugby league
October 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
International rugby league gets a rare outing this weekend with matches featuring the Australian Kangaroos, New Zealand, Great Britain, a Tongan Invitational XIII, the Jillaroos, the Kiwi Ferns and the Junior Kangaroos. Ian Hauser provided this preview.
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL Grand Final: Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders – there’s nothing like a bit of controversy!
October 6, 2019 by 8 Comments
The 2019 NRL Grand Final may well go down as one of the more controversial grand finals in quite some time. Ian Hauser watched the Sydney Roosters take on the Canberra Raiders.
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRLW Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos v St George Illawarra Dragons – A right royal stampede!
October 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Broncos dominated, out-muscled, suffocated and monstered the St George Illawarra Dragons in the 2019 NRLW Grand Final. Ian Hauser tipped the Dragons! So pass the face washer to clean the egg off his face and heat the oven for the humble pie!
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL Grand Final Day: Interstate Championship – Newtown Jets v Burleigh Bears
October 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The 2019 NRL Grand Final programme got underway with the Interstate Challenge match between the Newtown Jets and the Burleigh Bears. It served as a great appetiser for the later courses. Here’s how Ian Hauser saw it pan out.
Rugby League – 1989 Grand Final: Dreams and Nightmares
October 3, 2019 by 7 Comments
The year 1989 didn’t just feature an epic AFL Grand Final. The NRL also staged a classic for the ages, between Balmain and Canberra. Tim Johnson thinks this game deserves more attention than it has subsequently received. And with Canberra back in this year’s Grand Final, there just may be a pertinent lesson or two.
Almanac Rugby League – 2019 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals: Roosters to crow and Dragons to breathe fire
October 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Rugby League takes centre stage this weekend with the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals to be played on Sunday. Our rugby league man, Ian Hauser, gives his preview.
Brains versus Brawn: What Wins in Sport – an example from the Australian Open
What wins in the end, Power or Skill, Brains or Brawn? It’s the age-old question. JuneeJunction adds a perspective from the freezing tundra of Arctic Canada.