State of Origin dominates the rugby league weekend with the annual women’s clash tomorrow night followed by Game 2 of the 2021 men’s series on Sunday night. Ian Hauser previews both matches.
Almanac Rugby League: NRLW to expand in 2021
June 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The NRL has announced details of its expanded NRLW programme for 2021 with three new teams added to the competition.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 15: High farce
June 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This weekend’s NRL matches feature the clash between competition leaders the Penrith Panthers and regular contenders the Sydney Roosters. Our NRL man Ian Hauser suggests that you find a screen wherever you are to take in this one.
Almanac Rugby League: The suburban game
June 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Mario Facchini’s gorgeous photograph captures the delights of suburban rugby league at Henson Park as well as aspects of the changing face of the game.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 14: A mid-table muddle
June 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Immediate post-Origin postulating is a perilous pastime but the Almanac’s Ian Hauser examines the entrails of the NRL’s Round 14 to extract a winner or two.
Almanac Rugby League – 2021 State of Origin, Game 1: A wave of Blue crashes Townsville
June 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac editors Sean Mortell and Ian Hauser offer their thoughts on last night’s first game in the 2021 State of Origin series.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2021: Game 1 preview
June 9, 2021 by 2 Comments
Just seven months after 2020’s delayed series saw an unexpected series win to Queensland, State of Origin returns for its 2021 incarnation. Our rugby league editor, Ian Hauser, ponders what might happen in Townsville tonight.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 13: Mildly chaotic time for ‘the greatest game of all’
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Are things in the NRL, both on and off the field, a tad chaotic at the moment? Ian Hauser offers his thoughts and makes a few preliminary comments about next week’s first State of Origin game for 2021.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 12: Genuinely scary
May 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser thinks that the Penrith Panthers are in scary form but still have a few questions to answer. What happened in the NRL last weekend, and what can we expect this time around?
Almanac Rugby League: Sunset at Henson Park
May 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
If every picture tells a story, Glen Dwyer from the Newtown RLFC captured the concept perfectly with a stunning photo from Henson Park last weekend.
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Bob Fulton
May 23, 2021 by 3 Comments
Rugby League icon Bob Fulton has passed away at the age of 73. The Footy Almanac salutes ‘Bozo’, one of the inaugural Immortals and member of the code’s Team of the Century.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 11: Carnage!
May 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The ‘new regime’ in rugby league received mixed reviews during Magic Round last weekend. Ian Hauser looks ahead to the NRL’s Round 11 to see what it all means to the overall competition.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 10: Magic Round at Suncorp!
May 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s the NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane this weekend. Rugby league editor Ian Hauser can’t see anyone pulling a rabbit out of the hat to spring a surprise – he’s gone with the favourites all the way.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 9: Chooks winged!
May 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Have we seen the last of Brett Morris after he sustained a serious knee injury? Are the Chooks winged? Ian Hauser sorts his way through the rugby league scene.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 8: Turbulent times and ta-ta to Trent
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league correspondent Ian Hauser is happy to observe further signs of new life in what initially looked like an all too predictable season. The retiring Trent Merrin also gets a well-deserved salute.
Almanac (Pure) Art: Badly Drawn Rugby League’s ‘Nev Hornery (with Brian Davies)’
April 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
John Harms recently discovered the artist known as Badly Drawn Rugby League, and requested he draw him an old favourite.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 7: Welcome back Harry and Turbo
April 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser comments on Round 6 and then has a look at the games of Round 7.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 6: Curiouser and curiouser!
April 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The NRL’s Round 5 saw a couple of upsets while Round 6 promises several clashes which may reinvigorate or destroy more than a couple teams. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts and predictions.
Almanac Rugby League – Tommy: the last word
April 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Roy Masters coached Tommy Raudonikis at the Western Suburbs Magpies in the late 70s and early 80s. Roy penned this tribute to Tommy late last week in ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’.
Almanac Rugby League: Meeting Tommy Raudonikis after the 1981 Grand Final
April 8, 2021 by 4 Comments
Wayne Ball goes back to his childhood to recall his memory of ‘the people’s champion’, Tommy Raudonikis.
Recent Comments