NRL Round 14 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Déjà vu all over again – another 38-minute performance

You can imagine Rabbit in the Vineyard on the edge of the vineyard on a rainy King’s Birthday afternoon watching his boys play 38 great minutes. Thankfully he has the antidote of Barossa red.

NRL Round 13 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Opportunity lost as AJ scores his 200th

Although AJ goes over for three more tries, Rabbit in the Vineyard joins in Matty Elliott’s raspberry-blowing as his Bunnies squander another chance to secure a spot in the eight.

Almanac Rugby League State of Origin I: Blues Dominant

Rabbit in the Vineyard is forced to admit that the Blues are a very good rugby league outfit as they showed in State of Origin I.

NRL Round 11 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Back-to-back wins (or is it wines?)

Rabbit in the Vineyard is enjoying the better performances from his beloved Rabbitohs as they register a second win in a row leading in to Origin time.

NRL Round 10 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Why Latrell is Latrell.

Rabbit in the Vineyard is on top of the world after Latrell led Souths to an unlikely victory (that is, unlikely at half-time) and he and Mrs Rabbit spent a brilliant Mother’s Day in the Barossa.

NRL Round 9 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: No magic for Souths in Magic Round

Rabbit has retreated to the vineyard, such is the absence of magic in Brisvegas.

Almanac (Barossa) Life: RITV on Assignment at the 2025 Vintage Festival

It’s a tough gig when you take on the assignment to cover the 2025 Barossa Vintage Festival, but someone had to do it. RITV stepped up to the plate (or was that the tasting bar?) to file this report.

NRL Round 8 – RITV: Souths yet to break their Melbourne drought

RITV lives in hope that, one day, he’ll see his Rabbitohs defeat the Storm in Melbourne! It looks a long way off if last week is anything to go by.

Almanac Athletics: Rabbit in the Vineyard – 11 Days in Perth

RITV is a highly accredited athletics coach. He recently attended the National Championships in Perth and sent us this report. (Is this the voice of the next Bruce McAvaney? – Ed.)

NRL Round 7 – RITV: Nothing good about 0-32 on Good Friday!

It may have been Good Friday on the calendar but RITV found little good about it after South Sydney put in a poor effort against the Bulldogs.

NRL Round 6 – RITV: Too few highlights for the Rabbitohs out West

RITV finally got to see his Rabbitohs play live again when their fixture in Perth coincided with his coaching role at the national athletics championships. Unfortunately, Souths’ performance didn’t match the action on the track.

NRL Round 5 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: On assignment in Perth!

RITV found a new venue to catch the last exciting minutes of Souths’ clash with the Sombrero.

NRL Round 4 – RITV: The South Sydney dream continues

Time zones can play havoc for footy fans who have work commitments after ‘normal hours’. Rabbit in the Vineyard received the good news about South Sydney’s good start against Penrith as he drove home from coaching athletics.

Almanac (Rugby League) Lunch: Juniors Kingsford, Sydney

RITV travelled over 1300kms to attend the Footy Almanac’s rugby league lunch in Sydney last weekend. Here’s his take on the day.

2025 NRL, Round 3: RITV – There’s no defending this usual suspect!

RITV asks why Souths recruited a player known to be a poor defender when defence is already an issue at the club? (An early alert for Blake Solly on Saturday!)

NRL 2025, Round 2: Rabbit in the Vineyard – Souths go back to back!

RITV is happy to see Souths win back to back games first up in the 2025 NRL season. Should Jye Gray forfeit his position in the team to accommodate Latrell Mitchell when the latter returns from injury?

NRL 2025, Round 2: Rabbit in the Vineyard – A gritty first up win for the Rabbitohs

RITV was happy to see the Rabbitohs come away with a gritty win in Round 1 of the NRL.

NRL Round 1: Rabbit in the Vineyard – An assortment of sport

RITV goes sports catholic this week with coverage of rugby league, soccer and athletics – he’s everywhere!

Almanac Rugby League: RITV – 2025 Charity Shield match made Mel Buttle at The Fringe a good option

RITV resumes his NRL coverage in 2025 with a report on a mixed Saturday which included a park run, a scarecrow, an athletics meet, the footy, and a date night at the Adelaide Fringe. Not bad for a single day!

Almanac Rugby League – RITV: Hope Statements – South Sydney 2025

After a disastrous day on the training paddock, South Sydney’s season is in tatters before it even gets started. Rabbit in the Vineyard looks for hope that, somehow, the season can be resurrected.