Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 4: Brisbane v Melbourne – Honk, Honk, Here Comes Cronk

April 3, 2013 by 2 Comments

Ian Hauser goes downstairs for one last time, and watches his Broncos get beaten by the clinical Storm.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 3: Canberra v St George – The Hoodoo and the Subaru

March 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment

  Listening to rugby league on the radio is a frantic experience. Because you’ve no idea of the exact field position of the play, how much a player bends the line or even who has the momentum. But it’s sure as shit better than nothing, and the Subaru is wired to 702 on a hot [Read more]

Almanac Rugby League – An evening with Billy Slater

March 12, 2013 by 2 Comments

John Harms enjoyed hearing Billy Slater at the East Coburg CC. He reckons the Storm will give you a very good sight this year.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Sharks vs Titans – The Pride of the Shire

March 11, 2013 by 3 Comments

The first game at Shark Park was supposed to be a celebration but was instead filled with emotion and uncertainty. The Titans bear the brunt of the fury of Cronulla.

Almanac Rugby League -NRL Round 1: Storm vs Dragons – Business as Usual

March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

No matter the opposition, no matter the occasion, the Storm always do what needs to be done. This game against St George was no different.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Canberra vs Penrith – The Colours are lowered

March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Nick Campton watches his Raiders take on Penrith behind enemy lines at the Penrith Leagues Club – it’s not pretty.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Dogs v Cowboys – Who’s Gonna Make the Gravy?

March 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Nick Campton asks how the Dogs are going to go with their gravy-maker off the scene. Who is going to make the gravy?

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Eels v Warriors – A Fresh Start

March 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Nick Campton is impressed with the Eels’ opening performance. (Parra 40 d NZ 10)

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1: Broncos v Manly – Eighty minutes of relief

March 9, 2013 by 2 Comments

The second game of the season might have been overshadowed by the ongoing debacle that is the Cronulla Sharks, but the rugby league world will welcome a few hours where the concern is about tries and tackles rather than peptides and plea bargains.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 1, 2013: Souths vs Easts – SBW vs non-SBW

March 8, 2013 by 8 Comments

I’m not sure I like the Thursday night game, especially to kick off the season, but after a summer of mediocre cricket I’m not complaining

Almanac Rugby League – SMH season preview piece features the Footy Almanac

March 8, 2013 by 2 Comments

Ecumenical Almanac writer Adam Muyt – who writes for both the AFL and NRL Almanacs – has spotted a nice piece about The Rugby League Almanac from Malcolm Knox.

Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac Launch (in Sydney)

February 18, 2013 by 3 Comments

The Sydney launch of the 2012 Rugby League Almanac is on at the Alexandria Hotel on this Wednesday, February 20. Come and have a beer on this historic occasion.

Almanac Rugby League – Raiders take wind out of Storm and rain on party

February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

There’s something about, and nothing like, an impromptu game of park footy, or soccer, or rugby or cricket or any sport for that matter. Kardinia Park was much like that on Friday night when the Storm hosted the Raiders for a pre-season jaunt.

Almanac Rugby League – Some thoughts from Richard Hinds on The Rugby League Almanac (via the SMH)

December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Columnist Richard Hinds casts an eye over The Rugby League Almanac.

Almanac Rugby League – What’s in The Rugby League Almanac?

December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

An outline of what is in The Rugby League Almanac 2012.

Almanac Rugby league – The Rugby League Almanac – Round 19

December 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Greetings Sportsfans, We have posted Round 19 of the inaugural Rugby League Almanac for your enjoyment. Simply click here for the entire chapter. The Almanac can be purchased for $35 (free delivery) at our online book store here. Cheers, The Knackery

Almanac Rugby League – The Rugby League Almanac Celebration

December 5, 2012 by 1 Comment

The Rugby League Almanac Celebration is on at the Erskineville Hotel in Sydney on Dec 19.

Almanac Rugby League – Off Season Odyssey Part 41: Friday on Thursday

November 28, 2012 by 5 Comments

Rugby is tough, relentless. Teams run to patterns and plans. Weaknesses are exposed. It’s hard man’s chess, where players like the Storms’ Billy Slater are knights, able to cut at angles, and jump over you to find space.

Almanac Rugby League – Outback Rugby League: The Normanton Stingers

November 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Stephen Cooke revisits a yarn on outback Queensland rugby league team, the Normanton Stingers, who continue to win against the odds.

Almanac Rugby League – Introducing The Rugby League Almanac

October 8, 2012 by 6 Comments

It brings us great delight to announce the inaugural Rugby League Almanac, edited by John Harms and Nick Tedeschi.