Prop by the Sea is using an album theme this season – probably from his old vinyl collection – as he expounds his thoughts on the game. The Eagles soared last week – who will it be this time around? By the way, there’s lots about the footy too!
NRL 2026 – Vegas wrap and the rest of Round 1
March 4, 2026 by 2 Comments
With the Las Vegas extravaganza now out of the way, rugby league ‘comes home’ for the remainder of Round 1. Here’s how it’s shaping up.
Almanac Rugby League 2026 – Tip the Season’s Big Winners
February 26, 2026 by 6 Comments
A thought bubble turned into a challenge for our readers: Tip your winners of this year’s big events on the rugby league calendar. Enter via the Comments section and we’ll revisit in November to find a winner.
NRL 2026 – RITV: The pre-season humbug
February 26, 2026 by 3 Comments
RITV returns for another season’s coverage of his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs. Already it looks like a case of ‘quizas, quizas, quizas’.
NRL 2026 – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: Hope and Harsh Realities
February 26, 2026 by 6 Comments
The Prospector joins our bunch of merry rugby league men who will bring you a wide coverage of the code this season. To get the ball rolling, he offers a brutal reality check to balance the standard guff all teams bring to the start of the year. (Welcome aboard, Prospector! – Ed.)
NRL 2026 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy! – Round 1: Vegas
February 26, 2026 by 5 Comments
Prop by the Sea is back, full of surprises as usual. Who would have picked him as an aficionado of The Eagles? Read on to see the link with the opening weekend of the NRL.
NRL 2026 – Las Vegas Round 1: Now we’re playing for real!
February 25, 2026 by 3 Comments
The 2026 NRL season proper kicks off on Sunday (Australian time) in Las Vegas. It’s time to get real after the faux froth and bubble of the pre-season. Ian Hauser provides the background to Round 1.
NRL 2026 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 2026 Charity Shield – St George-Illawarra v South Sydney
February 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
RITV returns with his first look at the 2026 NRL season. The annual Charity Shield fixture featured a player with connections to the Hansens’ days in Brisbane. And, true to form, Rabbit’s ‘Barossa Red Wine of the Week’ also returns with a beauty!
2026 NRL – Maori v Indigenous and the World Club Challenge: Serious Business!
February 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
Rugby League editor Ian Hauser is off on an early (mini) rant about the pre-season comp before he tackles the more serious matches played last weekend. Then there’s the World Club Challenge to be played early tomorrow, Australian time.
2026 NRL – And away we go!
February 12, 2026 by 7 Comments
Rugby League is back in earnest on Sunday with the annual Indigenous v Maori clashes headlining the first weekend of ‘serious’ competition. Here’s what’s ahead in 2026.
The Ashes – Third Test, Adelaide Day 3: A report from The Governor’s pew (and another century for a South Australian).
December 20, 2025 by 9 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard fronted up for Day 1 of the Adelaide Test and followed up with Day 3. The Queenslander found himself immersed in a very South Australian experience. And he wound up in The Governor’s pew in St Peter’s Cathedral.
Almanac Rugby League – One more thing: Key dates for 2026 – Updated!
November 14, 2025 by 1 Comment
Just before we completely sign off from the rugby league season, here are some key dates for 2026, including the full season draw for both the NRL and the NRLW.
Almanac Rugby League – The Ashes and The Pacific Championships: The season finally comes to an end
November 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
The 2025 rugby league season finally reached its conclusion with the third Ashes Test in Leeds and the Pacific Championships finals in Sydney. Ian Hauser provides the Almanac’s coverage.
Almanac Rugby League – The Third Ashes Test and Pacific Championships Finals
November 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
The Kangaroos won the Ashes and the Pacific Championships have two monster clashes on finals day on Sunday. In Cup week, Ian Hauser runs his eye over the rugby league form guide.
Almanac Rugby League – RITV: The First Ashes Test
October 30, 2025 by 4 Comments
Like most fans, Rabbit in the Vineyard found little to enthuse about after watching the Australian Kangaroos defeat England in the First Test of the 2025 rugby league Ashes series.
Almanac Rugby League – The 2025 Ashes Second Test and the Pacific Championships Week 3
October 30, 2025 by 2 Comments
There’s still action aplenty happening in rugby league with the international season in full swing. Ian Hauser keeps you up with developments in both the Ashes series and the Pacific Championships.
Almanac Rugby League – The First Test of the Ashes and the Pacific Championships Week 2
October 23, 2025 by 5 Comments
The rugby league Ashes series, the first in over 20 years, begins this weekend while the Pacific Championships continues with Week 2 clashes. Ian Hauser offers his preview of a big weekend for ‘the greatest game of all’.
Almanac Rugby League – RITV: Kangaroo Tour Memories – The 1982 Invincibles
October 16, 2025 by 5 Comments
In the lead-up to the 2025 rugby league Ashes Tour, RITV casts his mind back to 1982 and ‘The Invincible’ Tour by the team ‘that changed rugby league forever’.
International Rugby League – The Pacific Championships: Week 1
October 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
Rugby league’s 2025 Pacific Championships kick off this weekend with matches in Port Moresby and Auckland. Ian Hauser provides a preview.
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