There may have been only four matches in the NRL’s Round 17 but they provided plenty to talk about in the context of the whole season. Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 17 Review: As His Bobness said, ‘When you ain’t got nothing you ain’t got nothing to lose’.
July 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 17 Preview: When no penalty constitutes a huge penalty
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Non-decisions and poor decisions cost a couple teams big-time last weekend while this weekend’s Round 17 of the NRL provides an opportunity for two sides to take advantage of fortuitous situations to press their finals chances. Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac Footy: The AFL’s ‘missionary’ work
July 1, 2022 by 9 Comments
Punxsutawney Pete discusses and succinctly presents his viewpoints on many of the issues surrounding the expansion of the AFL into non AFL areas through the creation of new teams and vast amounts of money spent promoting Aussie rules.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round16 Preview: Crucial ladder spots on the line
June 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NRL returns this week with Round 16 which features several crucial, ladder-shaping clashes. Ian Hauser looks for his winners.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game 2 Review: Freddy’s gamble pays off big-time!
June 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2022 State of Origin series is off to a decider at Suncorp Stadium after the NSW Blues belted the Queensland Maroons 44-12 in last night’s Game 2. Ian Hauser reviews the match.
Almanac (International) Rugby League: A day of passion!
June 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league is alive and well if Saturday’s international matches featuring the Pacific nations is anything to go by. It was a day of unbridled passion.
Almanac Rugby League – Under 19s State of Origin: A double for the Blues
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NSW Blues took the honours in both the women’s and men’s Under 19s matches on Thursday night. Ian Hauser reviews both matches.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 Women’s Ampol State of Origin: There’s a theme here!
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NSW women’s Blues emerged deserved winners after yet another closely fought State of Origin match in Canberra. Ian Hauser tells the tale.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 Representative Round: It’s all happening!
June 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
Regular NRL fixtures take a break this weekend to be replaced by possibly the biggest weekend of representative matches in memory. Ian Hauser previews a packed four days of interstate and international clashes.
Almanac Rugby League: Women’s and Men’s State of Origin previews
June 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
The feature matches of rugby league’s Representative Round are the State of Origin men’s and women’s clashes. Sports historian and State of Origin expert Liam Hauser previews both matches.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 15 Review: It ain’t over ’til it’s over!
June 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A whirlwind finish, a gutsy (if unsuccessful) effort, crook Chooks and Dogs on the loose – Round 15 had it all! Ian Hauser reviews the state of the NRL competition heading into this weekend’s mid-season break.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 15: An old rivalry and a possible new spoiler.
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A week may be a long time in politics but it can be the same in rugby league. Round 14 threw up a lot of questions about several previously favoured teams. Round 15 might provide a few answers. Ian Hauser explains.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game I: Ambush at Homebush!
June 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
State of Origin Game I is done and dusted. Ian Hauser tells the tale and assesses the state of the series.
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 – 2022 State of Origin, Game I Preview: A return to unpredictability
June 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Liam Hauser is well recognised for his publications charting the history of rugby league’s State of origin. He offers his thoughts ahead of this year’s series opener in Sydney tomorrow night.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: What are we playing for?
June 8, 2022 by 10 Comments
John Harms says that the Maroons are playing for the Queensland way of life. [This piece was first published in 2014]
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: The life and death of the NSWRL’s City v Country match
May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
City v Country was an iconic feature of the NSWRL representative calendar for decades. Here’s a look back over the history of the annual clash which provided the start of a career pathway for many players, courtesy of the ABC’s Nick Campton.
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: Footy diplomacy in the Pacific region
May 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Would a team from PNG in the NRL be a means of combating Chinese expansion in the Pacific region? Former diplomat Stephen Brancatisano offered his thoughts in a recent article in ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’.
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