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Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 22: Then there were nine

The NRL’s finalists are slowly emerging according to our rugby league editor Ian Hauser. This week’s Round 22 could close the gate on any pretenders.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 21: Ouch!

Tackling controversies dominated the NRL’s Round 20 while this weekend’s Round 21 is make or break for at least three teams. Ian Hauser provides his rugby league roundup.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 20: Play the whistle!

Ian Hauser looks back at the controversial end to the Cowboys v Tigers match and the Manly jersey fiasco before contemplating this weekend’s NRL Round 20.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 19: Finals spots on the line

The plot thickens as the NRL enters its last seven rounds. Are the Melbourne Storm ‘gone’? Are the Roosters the ‘dark horse’ of the competition? Can anyone beat Penrith? Rugby league editor Ian Hauser looks at this weekend’s Round 19.

Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin Game 3: The Maroons win in one of the greatest Origin clashes ever!

Awesome, magnificent, intoxicating, all-consuming and every other superlative you can think of for a game of football – State of Origin 3 had it all! Ian Hauser reports on Queensland’s boilover win over New South Wales to take the Origin shield for 2022.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 18: Into the home straight…

We’re into the home stretch as teams vie for NRL finals spots. Eleven contenders into eight spots won’t compute and so Ian Hauser looks at who might be in and who could go out this weekend.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin Game 3: One absentee makes all the difference

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 NRL Round 17 Review: As His Bobness said, ‘When you ain’t got nothing you ain’t got nothing to lose’.

There may have been only four matches in the NRL’s Round 17 but they provided plenty to talk about in the context of the whole season. Our rugby league editor Ian Hauser explains.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round 17 Preview: When no penalty constitutes a huge penalty

Non-decisions and poor decisions cost a couple teams big-time last weekend while this weekend’s Round 17 of the NRL provides an opportunity for two sides to take advantage of fortuitous situations to press their finals chances. Ian Hauser explains.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 NRL Round16 Preview: Crucial ladder spots on the line

The NRL returns this week with Round 16 which features several crucial, ladder-shaping clashes. Ian Hauser looks for his winners.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game 2 Review: Freddy’s gamble pays off big-time!

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 (International) Rugby League: A day of passion!

Rugby league is alive and well if Saturday’s international matches featuring the Pacific nations is anything to go by. It was a day of unbridled passion.

Almanac Rugby League – Under 19s State of Origin: A double for the Blues

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!

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!

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

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 NRL Round 15 Review: It ain’t over ’til it’s over!

A whirlwind finish, a gutsy (if unsuccessful) effort, crook Chooks and Dogs on the loose – Round 15 had it all! Ian Hauser reviews the state of the NRL competition heading into this weekend’s mid-season break.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 15: An old rivalry and a possible new spoiler.

A week may be a long time in politics but it can be the same in rugby league. Round 14 threw up a lot of questions about several previously favoured teams. Round 15 might provide a few answers. Ian Hauser explains.

Almanac Rugby League – 2022 State of Origin, Game I: Ambush at Homebush!

State of Origin Game I is done and dusted. Ian Hauser tells the tale and assesses the state of the series.

Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 14: Two coaches sacked but Broncos v Raiders is the one to watch!

With State of Origin Game I out of the way, our rugby league writer Ian Hauser casts his eye over this weekend’s Round 14 in the NRL.