State of Origin historian Liam Hauser previews tomorrow night’s 2022 series decider in Brisbane. He finds it hard to see how Queensland can win without one key player.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin Game 3: One absentee makes all the difference
July 13, 2022 by 1 Comment
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game 2 Review: Freddy’s gamble pays off big-time!
June 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The 2022 State of Origin series is off to a decider at Suncorp Stadium after the NSW Blues belted the Queensland Maroons 44-12 in last night’s Game 2. Ian Hauser reviews the match.
Almanac Rugby League – Under 19s State of Origin: A double for the Blues
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NSW Blues took the honours in both the women’s and men’s Under 19s matches on Thursday night. Ian Hauser reviews both matches.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 Women’s Ampol State of Origin: There’s a theme here!
June 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The NSW women’s Blues emerged deserved winners after yet another closely fought State of Origin match in Canberra. Ian Hauser tells the tale.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 Representative Round: It’s all happening!
June 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
Regular NRL fixtures take a break this weekend to be replaced by possibly the biggest weekend of representative matches in memory. Ian Hauser previews a packed four days of interstate and international clashes.
Almanac Rugby League: Women’s and Men’s State of Origin previews
June 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
The feature matches of rugby league’s Representative Round are the State of Origin men’s and women’s clashes. Sports historian and State of Origin expert Liam Hauser previews both matches.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game I: Ambush at Homebush!
June 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
State of Origin Game I is done and dusted. Ian Hauser tells the tale and assesses the state of the series.
Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game I Preview: A return to unpredictability
June 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Liam Hauser is well recognised for his publications charting the history of rugby league’s State of origin. He offers his thoughts ahead of this year’s series opener in Sydney tomorrow night.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: What are we playing for?
June 8, 2022 by 10 Comments
John Harms says that the Maroons are playing for the Queensland way of life. [This piece was first published in 2014]
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game III Review: Consolation for Queensland but challenges ahead
July 15, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac editor Sean Mortell, holidaying in Far North Queensland, offers his thoughts on Origin III and the 2021 series as a whole.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game III Review: Face saved but series lost
July 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
State of Origin author Liam Hauser reviews last night’s final game in 2021 and offers his thoughts on the overall flow of the series.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game III Preview: Total dominance or some pride restored?
July 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ian Hauser fears that it will be more doom, gloom and misery for the Maroons in tomorrow night’s State of Origin Game III.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game II: Speed kills, skills thrill!
June 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
Almanac editors Sean Mortell and Ian Hauser offer their thoughts on Game 2 of the 2021 rugby league State of Origin series. It’s a tough year for the Canetoads.
Almanac Rugby League – Women’s State of Origin 2021: Gritty, not pretty
June 26, 2021 by 1 Comment
It was gritty, not pretty as the Queensland Maroons defended their women’s rugby league State of Origin title at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin stand alone weekend
June 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
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 – 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 – Cameron Smith: Nobody did it better
March 11, 2021 by 9 Comments
Cameron Smith, arguably the greatest rugby league player of all time, certainly of his own era, has finally announced his retirement. Ian Hauser pays tribute to the man with a host of records to his name, many of which are unlikely to ever be broken.
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