In our continuing series of rugby league stories, Steve and Col Wilson tinkle the ivories to explain why ‘some players push pianos while others play them’. They argue that it’s one aspect of the game that has never changed.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020: Where will each team finish the season? The view from Redcliffe.
March 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
As much as he’s a cricket tragic, Liam Hauser is also a big fan of rugby league – to date, he’s had five books published on the code (with a sixth imminent). He visited his local NRL merchandise store to share their predictions for the new season.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin III: Back-to-back Blues
July 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
Now that is what you call a game at State of Origin level! The NSW Blues and the Queensland Maroons put on a game worthy of ‘decider’ status with the result in doubt until the very last play of the match. We’ve got it covered.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin III and the NRL Round 16
July 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
Come tomorrow night, it’s ‘Decider Time’ in this year’s State of Origin series. Ian Hauser previews the big game and reflects on the weekend’s NRL clashes.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin 2: A downpour of rain and tries
June 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With a format that, in theory, could prove repetitive, State of Origin continues to deliver the drama and quality to capture the imagination of much of the nation. Sean Mortell reports on the dominant Blues effort in Perth.
Almanac Rugby League – The Big Weekend’s Wash-up
June 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Rugby League aficionado Ian Hauser runs his eye over a big weekend in rugby league. There was a lot to like, but is it possible to have too much top level footy packed into three days?
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin x 2 plus International footy
June 20, 2019 by 6 Comments
With a HUGE weekend of rugby league in store, Ian Hauser casts his eye over all five matches to try to pick a few winners. Not surprisingly, geography plays a significant part in some of his choices.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin I: New personnel, same result.
June 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell is a Melbourne lad but has always kept an eye on rugby league so that he always recognised the big names of Queensland’s decade of dominance. But what now with so many unfamiliar faces in the maroon? Read his description of a Game 1 of the 2019 State of Origin series which showed that Kevvy Walters has put together another fine team.
Almanac Rugby League – Farewell Greg Inglis
April 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
‘The word “great” tends to be overused in rugby league, but I believe the word is strongly applicable to Greg Inglis.’ So says rugby league author and historian Liam Hauser as he looks back on the career of club, Origin and Test star Gregory Paul Inglis.
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 – State of Origin selection time (give us your thoughts)
May 23, 2018 by 2 Comments
The pinnacle of this year’s rugby league calendar, State of Origin 2018, looms on the horizon. Almanac rugby league editor Ian Hauser tries to second guess the selectors in the lead-up to the first clash early in June. Will he be even close to the mark?
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Queensland win convincingly
July 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
There was so much for Queenslanders to like about Origin III, which they won comfortably, despite being challenged early in the second half. Hamish Neal analyses the game.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Origin II, 2017
June 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Queensland produced a spectacular comeback against New South Wales to level the Origin series at one game apiece. Hamish Neal has his take on the captivating game.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 13, 2017
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal has the NRL Round 13 action covered as Storm locked in top spot and the Eels moved into the top 8. State of Origin watch too with players who could slot into the Maroons team for game two.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: Game 1, 2017 – “This is not good”
June 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
And in loungerooms all around Queensland…
Captions please.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Origin I, 2017
June 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
New South Wales blitzed through Queensland to win 28-4. Hamish Neal gives his analysis of game one of the State of Origin.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 12, 2017
May 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal has the wrap from Round 12 of the NRL and looks ahead to tomorrow night’s State of Origin clash at Suncorp Stadium.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 20 and Women’s Origin 2016
July 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal with his summary of Round 20, NRL. “Cronulla remain two points clear of second-placed Melbourne with both top two sides winning this weekend…”
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