Almanac Rugby League

The Almanac Rugby league Crew

If you’d like to publish a rugby league story on The Footy Almanac website, please contact Ian Hauser.

 

If you’d like to join the Footy Almanac’s rugby league email list to receive our regular
Thursday updates during the season and occasional updates in the off-season, contact John Harms in the first instance.

 

The Footy Almanac’s coverage of rugby league features a team of four regular columnists:

Ian Hauser provides a round by round preview/review and comments on specific players/incidents.
Matt O’Hanlon (Prop by the Sea) offers a quirky take of the week’s happenings on and off the field.
Mark Shannon (The Prospector) comments on various issues in the code, both historical and current.
Russel Hansen (Rabbit in the Vineyard) gives a specific take on South Sydney’s progress.

as well as numerous other occasional contributors.

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

 

Almanac Rugby League: Yes, Virginia, there is meaning in rugby league

September 1, 2020 by 7 Comments

We reprise John Harms’ George Lovejoy Memorial Lecture to provide a context to our rugby league feature piece on Thursday. Enjoy this insight for its own intrinsic value and then, on Thursday, see how the theory plays out in regional Queensland.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 16 wrap: Injuries might shape the destiny of South Sydney

September 1, 2020 by 1 Comment

Upsets, injuries and the strength of the Panthers and Storm dominated the NRL’s Round 16. Liam Hauser gives his perspective.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 16 preview: Correct weight!

August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment

According to our rugby league editor Ian Hauser, the NRL’s Round 16 looks like it will confirm this year’s finalists. But there will be no mercy for the Broncos!

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 15 Wrap: Most interest is to be found off the field

August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment

In the NRL’s Round 15, the margins on the field were mostly clear cut. It’s what’s happening off the field that is attracting the most attention. Liam Hauser sums it up.

Almanac Rugby League – Cumbria calling: Barrow Rugby League Football Club

August 25, 2020 by 1 Comment

Kevin Haney reports in from Cumbria with images from the Barrow Rugby League Football Club ground where the glory days are long in the past.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 15 Preview: It’s all about incentive

August 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Some call it incentive to win; others might call it the fear of failure. Round 15 of the NRL has it all, regardless of which interpretation you favour.

Almanac Rugby League: They just love their footy

August 20, 2020 by 1 Comment

Patrick Skene tells the story of the day he went to watch the very first NSW Physical Disability Rugby League tournament at Redfern Oval. It was a beauty! Share his memories of a most special day in the lives of those who participated.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 14 wrap: Upsets, nail-biters and even a possible biter!

August 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment

With action aplenty both on and off the field, Liam Hauser brings us up to date following the NRL’s Round 14.

Almanac Rugby League: Cumbria calling

August 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Kevin Haney, our Cumbria-based rugby league correspondent, tells us a bit more about the game in the north of England and shares his thoughts on the Australian situation.

Almanac Rugby League – Round 14 Preview: Clear favourites everywhere

August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment

The NRL’s Round 14 looks pretty cut and dried to tipster Ian Hauser who prefers to keep his eyes on the field rather than be distracted by the rubbish playing out beyond the sidelines.