They may hardly be memorable for most of us but Rabbit in the Vineyard offers a different take on a particular school assembly he attended.
Almanac (International) Rugby League – Now that is Test footy at its best!
October 31, 2024 by 2 Comments
International rugby league got a huge shot in the arm when the Kiwis hosted the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships.
Almanac Rugby League – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Book Review – ‘Hard: rugby league in the ’70s’
October 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard scored a copy of ‘Hard: rugby league in the ’70s’ for Fathers Day from his daughters Sophia and Eliza. Here’s his review.
Almanac (International) Rugby League: The Pacific Championships, Week 2
October 24, 2024 by 1 Comment
After an entertaining Week 1 of the Pacific Championships, Week 2 features the heavyweight Australia v New Zealand clashes in both the men’s and the women’s competitions.
Almanac Rugby League – Rugby League comes to the television screen
October 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard is looking forward to ABC TV’s adaptation of Brendan Plum’s novel ‘Plum’ which starts on Sunday night.
Almanac Rugby League: Things don’t always turn out right
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
There’s no guarantee you’ll recognise someone you should when you’re both way, way out of context. Our two regular rugby league columnists managed to pass each other by on NRL Grand Final weekend.
Almanac (International) Rugby League: The 2024 Pacific Championships
October 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
The rugby league Pacific Championships commences tomorrow night with a double-header at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. Here are the draws for both the women’s and men’s series along with all of the teams for round one this weekend.
NRL Grand Final Weekend Review – Rabbit in the Vineyard on Tour
October 10, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard was on tour for NRL Grand Final weekend too, with a highly personal and meaningful return to significant places and memories from his younger days.
NRL Grand Final Review – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy finals!
October 10, 2024 by 4 Comments
In his final column for NRL Season 2024, Prop in the Canefield takes us on his Grand Final Tour with his mates The Crabman, The Prospector and Tiny. (Thanks and well done on a fine season, Prop – Eds.)
NRL Grand Final Day: An upset, a classic and a dynasty confirmed
October 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
NRL Grand Final day had it all for our rugby league editor Ian Hauser. But what is there left to say about the Penrith Panthers?
NRL 2024 Grand Final Review: No Stopping the Pink Panthers!
October 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
Alan Whiticker analyses just why the Penrith Panthers have been the dominant force in the NRL for the past four seasons as he celebrates their dominant win in the Grand Final.
NRL Grand Final Review: Beaten by the better side
October 8, 2024 by 3 Comments
Melbourne Storm fan Bob Utber concedes that they were simply beaten by a better team in Sunday night’s NRL Grand Final.
NRL 2024 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Reviewing Wayne Bennett, if that’s possible!
October 3, 2024 by 3 Comments
RITV thinks back over the enigma that is Wayne Bennett. Is he the ultimate ‘man behind the mask’? And how will he transpose back into the Burrow in 2025?
NRL 2024 Grand Final – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
October 3, 2024 by 5 Comments
Prop and co are off on a different Grand Final Tour this year. Check out their dress code, itinerary and possible sidetracks as well as Prop’s thoughts on the Grand Final here.
NRL Grand Final: Melbourne Storm have the score on the board
October 3, 2024 by 5 Comments
‘Citrus’ Bob Utber used to work for the Melbourne Storm about twenty years ago, He’s maintained close connections with the club. He offers his thoughts in advance of Sunday’s Grand Final against Penrith.
NRL Grand Final: Penrith go for the four-peat in 2024
October 3, 2024 by 1 Comment
Lifelong Panthers tragic and rugby league historian Alan Whiticker offers his thoughts in the lead-up to this weekend’s Grand Final against the Melbourne Storm.
NRL & NRLW Grand Finals: The deciders we deserve
October 2, 2024 by 2 Comments
Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser can’t find a suitably clear point of distinction to confidently tip the winner of this weekend’s NRL Grand Final. In the end, he goes with a gut feeling.
Almanac (Paris 2024) Olympics – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 33 moments other than gold
September 26, 2024 by 4 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard continues his selection of special moments from the Paris Olympics where you didn’t have to win a gold medal to be on the dais of great moments.
NRL Finals Week 3 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
September 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
The results of this weekend’s footy games may be almost pre-ordained but Prop goes all cerebral when he talks about ‘confirmation bias’. Fair dinkum!
NRL Finals, Week 3 and NRLW Finals, Week 1: Go with the form!
September 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rugby league editor Ian Hauser suggests you follow the form to find this week’s winners in both the NRL and the NRLW.
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