Rabbit in the Vineyard is increasingly disappointed with the performances of his South Sydney team – they’re more Bunnies than Rabbitohs at the moment.
NRL Round 5 – South Sydney v Melbourne Storm: April Fools Day Report
April 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
NRL Round 5: A more even competition in 2023?
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
After four rounds of the 2023 NRL season, there is a real hope that we have signs of a more even competition emerging, says our rugby league editor Ian Hauser.
NRL Round 4 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles: The John Sattler Tribute Match
March 27, 2023 by 6 Comments
Fortified by a ‘Barossa’ pie from Lyndoch’s Sunrise Bakery, Russel ‘Rabbit in the Vineyard’ Hansen was all ready to take in the momentous John Sattler Tribute match.
NRL Round 4: Spare us the hoopla and just give us the footy, please.
March 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The scribes are hard at it as they confect storylines to promote the first Brisbane Broncos v Dolphins clash this weekend. Spare us the hoopla and just give our tipster Ian Hauser the footy, thanks very much.
Almanac Rugby League – Vale John Sattler: One of South Sydney’s greatest
March 22, 2023 by 5 Comments
Rugby league icon John Sattler was immortalised in an image from the 1970 Grand Final. Russel Hansen pays a moving tribute to the South Sydney legend who passed away yesterday.
Almanac Life: Citrus Bueller’s Big Weekend
March 21, 2023 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a big few sporting days in Melbourne involving going to the footy, interviewing, and catching up with his many friends and associates.
NRL Round 3 – Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs: So disappointing!
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Rabbit in the Vineyard was feeling good when his Bunnies led 10-0 against the Evil Empire. But elation all too quickly became disappointment.
NRL Round 3: Tipping is no place for the faint-hearted
March 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
After just two rounds, Ian Hauser is already the back-marker in the NRL tipping competition. Let’s see if he can find a few more winners this week.
NRL Round 2 – Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs: Missing intensity
March 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Rabbit in the Vineyard and Australia’s greatest luncher savoured a bottle of Soul Growers Equilibrium GSM at the Tanunda Club as they watched the Panthers host the Rabbitohs.
NRL Round 2: Footy is back, and what a start to the season!
March 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
What a start to the 2023 NRL season – upsets, history made, officialdom slated, a couple of long suspensions, and lots more. After a disastrous 2/8 tipping in Round 1, Ian Hauser is back to try to improve for Round 2.
NRL Round 1 – Dolphins v Roosters: Un-bloody-believable!
March 6, 2023 by 8 Comments
In what will rank as the upset of the season (after all of 8 games played to date), the debutant Dolphins have defeated the ‘Billionaires of Bondi’ to win their first ever match in the NRL. Where does this put Wayne Bennett in the pantheon?
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2023, Round 1: Get your tips in!
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The NRL 2023 season kicks off tonight. Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser previews the season and tries to find the winners in Round 1.
Almanac Rugby League: Season 2023 is now just seven sleeps away!
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The 2023 rugby league season is just one week away! Here are a few things to keep in mind as we work our way through the next seven months.
Almanac Footy Tipping (NRLM): And the winners are…
December 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Here are the results and prizes for the Almanac’s 2022 NRLM footy tipping comp.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021/22 World Cup Wrap: The Roos hot to trot!
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Jillaroos and Kangaroos produced powerful performances to dominate their respective finals of the 2021/22 rugby league World Cup. Ian Hauser offers his wrap of the tournament.
Almanac Rugby League: 2021/22 World Cup Finals Preview
November 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2021/22 Rugby League World Cup reaches its climax this weekend. Ian Hauser brings you up to date with the finalists.
Almanac Rugby League: 2021/22 World Cup Update
November 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We’re getting to the pointy end of the 2021/22 Rugby League World Cup competitions. Ian Hauser brings you up to date.
Almanac Rugby League: 2021/22 World Cup update, and farewell Josh Jackson
November 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2021/22 rugby league World Cup continues in the Old Dart. Ian Hauser brings us up to date as the men’s competition enters the quarter-finals and the women’s competition gets under way.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021/22 World Cup: Rounds 1 and 2
October 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
It’s all going pretty much to plan at the Rugby League World Cup after the first two rounds of pool matches. Ian Hauser provides an update.
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