RITV found a new venue to catch the last exciting minutes of Souths’ clash with the Sombrero.
Almanac Rugby League: The Magnificent Murri Nine
April 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
The final scoreline doesn’t always tell the full story. Patrick Skene explains a game where what seemed like a scoreboard thrashing was, in fact, a noble loss full of character. (We’re reprising this article from Patrick Skene as a follow-up to his presentation at the recent Almanac rugby league lunch in Sydney – Ed.)
NRL Round 6: Is Trump to blame for chaotic results in the NRL?
April 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Surely someone is to blame for the ongoing chaos in NRL results. Could it be Donald Trump, after all he seems to be an expert at the genre.
NRL Round 4 – RITV: The South Sydney dream continues
April 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
Time zones can play havoc for footy fans who have work commitments after ‘normal hours’. Rabbit in the Vineyard received the good news about South Sydney’s good start against Penrith as he drove home from coaching athletics.
NRL Round 5 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
April 3, 2025 by 6 Comments
Prop by the Sea tipped only three winners last week – but at least he kept his clothes on! He thinks he might regain a bit of lost ground this week.
2025 NRL, Round 5: The upsets continue, tipping is a nightmare!
April 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
After tipping two from eight last weekend, Ian Hauser thinks the only way is up. Famous last words?
Almanac Rugby League – From Big Bal to George Benson: a love letter to PNG Rugby League
April 2, 2025 by 20 Comments
The Footy Almanac reprises a decade-old offering by Patrick Skene, one of the guest speakers at last Saturday’s rugby league lunch in Sydney.
Patrick Skene enjoys a genuinely meaningful sports experience when he heads to Redcliffe for the PNG Hunters’ first match in the QRL competition. [Great story – Ed]
Almanac (Rugby League) Lunch: Juniors Kingsford, Sydney
April 2, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV travelled over 1300kms to attend the Footy Almanac’s rugby league lunch in Sydney last weekend. Here’s his take on the day.
Almanac Lunch: Rugby League aficionados gather in Sydney
April 2, 2025 by 2 Comments
A small but enthusiastic group of rugby league aficionados gathered at the Juniors Kingsford club last Saturday to hear four first rate speakers share their passion for the code.
Almanac Rugby League: A league lamb no longer lost
April 1, 2025 by 4 Comments
Although a firm AFL follower Andrew ‘Dougie’ Fraser admits he is also a fellow NRL traveller and recalls his attraction to the game and the Canberra Raiders.
2025 NRL, Round 3: RITV – There’s no defending this usual suspect!
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
RITV asks why Souths recruited a player known to be a poor defender when defence is already an issue at the club? (An early alert for Blake Solly on Saturday!)
2025 NRL, Round 4: Prop by the Sea – You gotta love footy!
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Prop by the sea offers his evaluation of the chances of each of the clubs in the race for the 2025 premiership. It’s easy to tell who just doesn’t rate.
2025 NRL, Round 4: Still on a staple diet, but let’s hope I don’t have to get used to it!
March 27, 2025 by 3 Comments
Ian Hauser fears that he may have to get used to eating humble pie after another poor round of tipping. (But if they’re as good as those on offer at the Chiltern Bakery he might be willing to live with it!)
NRL 2025, Round 2: Rabbit in the Vineyard – Souths go back to back!
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
RITV is happy to see Souths win back to back games first up in the 2025 NRL season. Should Jye Gray forfeit his position in the team to accommodate Latrell Mitchell when the latter returns from injury?
NRL 2025, Round 3: Prop by the Sea – You gotta love footy!
March 20, 2025 by 4 Comments
Prop pinpoints the pressure spots already emerging after only two rounds of the NRL season. Plus he shows us a whole new side of himself in a revealing portrait!
NRL 2025, Round 3: Anyone for humble pie?
March 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
Round 2 of the NRL demonstrated that you shouldn’t count on your expectation of roast Chooks before they have a chance to crow.
Footy Almanac Lunch: Sydney (March 29)
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a colourful reminder of our Almanac lunch coming up in Sydney on March 29. (Design by the marketing team at Souths Juniors – Ed.)
NRL 2025, Round 2: Prop by the Sea – You gotta love footy Round 1
March 13, 2025 by 5 Comments
Prop covers the footy tips while his mate, The Prospector, makes some astute observations about the main difference between premier batsmen and halfbacks.
NRL 2025, Round 2: Rabbit in the Vineyard – A gritty first up win for the Rabbitohs
March 13, 2025 by 6 Comments
RITV was happy to see the Rabbitohs come away with a gritty win in Round 1 of the NRL.
NRL 2025, Round 2: Not a lot of competition
March 13, 2025 by 3 Comments
Our rugby league editor can’t see too many competitive matches in this weekend’s Round 2 of the NRL.
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