Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 14: Two coaches sacked but Broncos v Raiders is the one to watch!

June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment

With State of Origin Game I out of the way, our rugby league writer Ian Hauser casts his eye over this weekend’s Round 14 in the NRL.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 13: Waiting for State of Origin next week.

June 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment

With State of Origin just around the corner, Round 13 of the NRL features just four matches. Ian Hauser checks out the Origin squads and picks his winners for this week.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 12: The middle of the ladder is becoming a little bogged down!

May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Who’ll stop the rain? It’s even having an effect on the NRL ladder, according to our resident rugby league writer, Ian Hauser.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 11: And the BOG award goes to…the Suncorp Stadium ground staff!

May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment

A top effort by the ground staff at Suncorp Stadium saved Magic Round from becoming Mudgic Round. This week’s Round 11 of the NRL offers up several inviting clashes. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 10: Go figure!

May 12, 2022 by 1 Comment

    A degree of uncertainty seems to be insinuating its way into the competition and I’m all for it, even if it makes tipping a bit of a nightmare!   In Round 8 the Eels looked very ordinary against the Cowboys; in Round 9 they turned it around and toppled ladder leaders Penrith. Similarly, [Read more]

Almanac Rugby League: Embracing The Storm

May 10, 2022 by 2 Comments

As a ‘dyed in the wool’ long suffering Saints supporter for over the past fifty years Ian Wilson now turns his attention and support to the NRL, and in particular, Melbourne Storm as he explains.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 8: We needed that!

April 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Thanks to a couple of upsets, there’s a little more hope for some NRL fans. But will normal services be resumed this weekend? Ian Hauser ponders the possibilities.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 7: Mind the gap!

April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment

Our rugby league columnist Ian Hauser fears that there is a gap developing on the premiership ladder way too early in the season.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 6: Tipping is a breeze!

April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment

After tipping a perfect 8/8 last weekend, Ian Hauser thinks he’s got them sorted again for this weekend’s NRL Round 6.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 5: How far Penrith?

April 7, 2022 by 1 Comment

Is the 2022 NRL season already a case of ‘how far Penrith’? Ian Hauser assesses the state of the competition a month into the season.

Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2021 Grand Final preview: Dragons v Roosters

April 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment

The St George Illawarra Dragons will meet the Sydney Roosters in the 2021 NRLW Grand Final this weekend. Ian Hauser previews Sunday’s clash along with Round 5 of the 2022 NRL season.

Almanac Rugby League – NRLW Semi-Finals and NRL Round 4: Grand Final spots up for grabs in the NRLW

March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment

The 2021 NRLW finals begin this weekend with Grand Final spots on offer for the winners. Meanwhile the NRL season is throwing up a few pleasant surprises. Our rugby league man, Ian Hauser, casts his eye over the state of play.

Almanac Rugby League – NRLW 2021 Round 5 and NRL 2022 Round 3

March 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Ian reflects on the high and lows from the rugby games that just passed, while we all look forward to the derby game between the Cowboys and the Broncos this weekend.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 1: And away we go!

March 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Ian Hauser sets the scene as the 2022 NRL season gets under way tonight (Thursday).

Almanac Rugby League: Whistle blows for female refs

February 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment

For the first time in one-referee NRL matches, two female whistle-blowers have been appointed to officiate in this weekend’s trial matches; the All Star matches have come and gone; and the NRLW is now just 10 days away. Ian Hauser brings us up to date with rugby league.

Almanac Rugby League: 2022, here we come!

November 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment

The NRL has released the draws for the 2021 season for the NRLW and the 2022 season for the NRL. Get your diaries out and mark in the details!