The NRL inducted a surprising 5 new Immortals last night. Our rugby league editor thinks they got it right.
Almanac Rugby League – The Immortals: Who’s next?
August 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Two new Immortals of Rugby League will be crowned at a gala function in Sydney tonight. Ian Hauser casts his eye over the contenders.
Almanac Rugby League – Retrospective: An event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tom Brock Lecture
July 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This year marks the 20th year of The Annual Tom Brock Lecture. An event not to be missed for any rugby fan on Wednesday September 19 at Club York, 99 York Street, Sydney.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 19: Cronulla v Canberra – Fine margins, shared moments
July 25, 2018 by 3 Comments
Paul Macadam returns to these pages after a long break as his Cronulla remains in the NRL finals race [and a memorable opening couplet – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – Kangaroos Merit Team
July 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Our rugby league editor runs his eye over the Kangaroo Merit Team selected over the weekend. He has one or two bones to pick.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: the aftermath
July 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Everyone’s a winner after Game 3 of the 2018 State of Origin series. And there really is no such thing as a dead rubber in this pinnacle clash of the code – here’s why.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Game 3 Teams
July 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
The 2018 State of Origin series, the showpiece of the NRL, concludes next week with Game 3 in Brisbane. Although the series has been won and lost, there’s still a lot to play for. Check out the team selections and our rugby league editor’s thoughts here.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: where now for Queensland?
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In which direction will the Maroons selectors go when they choose their squad for Game 3 of this year’s State of Origin series? Father and Son sorted it out over lunch the other day.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 2 – the aftermath
June 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
Take your chances and you’re likely to win; miss the moment and you’re likely to lose. Ian Hauser looks at last night’s State of Origin Game 2.
Almanac Rugby League – Women’s Rugby League: Origin surprise
June 23, 2018 by 2 Comments
Georgina watched the start of the Rugby League Women’s Origin because a piece of HISTORY was happening. In fact, Georgina ended up watching the whole game, not only for the fact that finally women were playing footy on such a stage but because she thoroughly enjoyed the football.
Almanac Rugby League – Reflections of a Rugby League Internationalist…..
June 23, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Almanac welcomes first-time contributor LeaguePartisan, a true devotee of rugby league and its international cause. How a Toowoomba kid’s start in footy became an addiction to the wide world of rugby league. (Welcome aboard, Damian, and may this be the first of many. – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby League – 2018 State of Origin Game 2: comparative modesty abounds
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Game 2 of this year’s rugby league State of Origin series will be played in Sydney on Sunday night but there seems to be an unusual modesty about the way each side sees its prospects. What’s it all about?
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 2 team selections
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Blues and Maroons have selected their squads for Sunday night’s Game 2 of State of Origin in Sydney. How will they line up?
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Game 2 selections
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This weekend, selectors choose their squads for State of Origin Game 2 in Sydney on 24 June. Ian Hauser thinks the two selection committees face contrasting challenges.
Almanac Rugby League – Boyd and Wallace walk away, one more easily and comfortably than the other
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Almanac rugby league editor Ian Hauser gives his thoughts on Darius Boyd and Peter Wallace as both players announce major changes to their playing futures.
Almanac Rugby League – 2018 State of Origin, Game 1: what on earth should we expect?
June 6, 2018 by 3 Comments
It’s Game 1 of the 2018 State of Origin series tonight. Almanac rugby league editor Ian Hauser ponders what’s possible but can’t quite read the tea leaves.
Almanac Rugby League – A character from another era
May 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On a day celebrating characters from a bygone era, FNQ Almanacker Peter Hulthen came across this obituary in ‘The Townsville Bulletin’ recently. The wharf, the hustle and the footy – what a combination!
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Game 1 selections
May 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Game 1 of 2018’s Rugby League State of Origin series looms next Wednesday night at the MCG. Both sides have made significant changes from last season heralding a possible new era in this most competitive of contests. Ian Hauser checks out his earlier selections against the final line-ups. Have the selectors chosen well? Have your say.
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