At long last, Ron Coote has been named as the 14th Immortal of rugby league.
Almanac Rugby League: Ron Coote named as the 14th Immortal (and about bloody time!)
August 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
NRL Round 23 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Here (Olympic Stadium, Homebush) and there (Olympic Stadium, Paris)
August 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard tried to be in three places at once – athletics in Salisbury, following a lad he coached in Brisbane who was running in the Olympics, and watching the Rabbitohs on TV. Mixed results – fine at Salisbury, a relay record in Paris, but same old, same old for South Sydney against their nemesis, Melbourne Storm.
NRL Round 24 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Prop in the Canefield is looking forward to the NRL match to be played at one of his favourite grounds, Salter Oval in Bundaberg. His Odd Footy Fact also makes for interesting contemplation.
NRL Round 24 and NRLW Round 4 – Where have these Broncos been?
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The continuing uncertainty of both NRL and NRLW comps keeps the fans and the tipsters on edge. Ian Hauser tries to untangle the threads to find his winners.
NRL Round 22 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: I did not switch over from the Olympics for much of this…
August 8, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard found the Olympic Games a more inviting spectacle than South Sydney’s ongoing poor form.
NRL Round 23 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 8, 2024 by 8 Comments
Prop must have been out in the early mornings of late because he’s all about ‘threads of gossamer’ this week. It’s an accurate description of the prospects of several clubs as they enter this weekend’s NRL Round 23.
NRL Round 23 and NRLW Round 3: It’s death or glory for several clubs this weekend!
August 8, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s death or glory for several clubs in both the NRL and NRLW this weekend. Ian Hauser surveys the prospects and comes up with his winners.
NRL Round 21 – Watching the Olympics a better option
August 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard, a rusted-on South Sydney tragic, was disappointed in their Round 21 effort against Canberra. He couldn’t wait to switch back to the Olympic Games coverage.
NRL Round 22 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
August 1, 2024 by 3 Comments
Prop in the Canefield is down on the Broncos (fair enough!) but understands why Craig Bellamy realises that ‘good enough’ doesn’t cut it against a team like Penrith. And what about ‘the scoot’?
NRL Round 22 and NRLW Round 2: Slippery slopes and the abyss
August 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The slippery slope leads in only one direction – the abyss. Several clubs in both the NRL and the NRLW face that prospect this weekend. Ian Hauser spells out the harsh reality.
State of Origin Post Mortem and NRL Round 21 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
July 25, 2024 by 8 Comments
The Blues spoiled Prop’s birthday bash but the food and the footy were good nevertheless. Now he’s looking forward to the run in to the finals with this week’s tips for Round 21.
NRL Round 20 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Saturday afternoon football – just like the old days!
July 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
RITV enjoyed a trip back to the old days watching South Sydney play Saturday afternoon footy, not that it was much of a game. But a win is a win is a win.
NRL Round 21 and NRLW Round 1 – Double the action!
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
NRLW Round 1 opens this weekend’s rugby league feast tonight with a stand alone fixture featuring a grand final rematch between reigning premiers Newcastle and 2023 runners-up the Roosters. Read on to see how the other 12 games unfold in the coming days.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin decider: The view from the Tanunda Club
July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard joined John Harms at the Tanunda Club to take in the State of Origin decider. A good Rockford red was not enough to get the Maroons home.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3: Now that’s an Origin game (and series)!
July 18, 2024 by 7 Comments
NSW secured the 2024 State of Origin series after a physical, relentless and absorbing Game 3 decider. It was quintessential Origin footy!
NRL Round 20 – Finals spots on the line
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Round 20 of the NRL season could be the ‘make or break’ for several clubs. Ian Hauser tries to pick his way through the permutations.
NRL Round 20 and State of Origin 3: You gotta love footy!
July 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Prop in the Canefield picks his Round 20 winners and tells us why Queensland will win the State of Origin decider.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3: The Decider
July 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
Will it be more of the Blues’ power plus finesse or a typically gritty Maroons backs-to-the-wall win? Whatever, expect a cracker of a Game 3 decider to the 2024 State of Origin series.
NRL Round 18 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: A ‘working class’ performance!
July 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RITV put a date night with his wife ahead of watching his beloved Rabbitohs! Now that’s class!
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