Rabbit in the Vineyard couldn’t be happier. He tells the story of the State of Origin decider, as it was played out in Tanunda which, it seems, is in Queensland. {And he’s pleased that Souths got the two points over The Bye – credit to the boys.)
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NRL Round 18 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Bring on the bye
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has never coached a team to the wooden spoon but he’ll be doing well to keep the Bunnies off the bottom over the next couple of months says RITV. And he wonders why the club would add a complication to the situation.
NRL Round 16 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Golden Point Heartbreak
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard reviews another entertaining, but ultimately frustrating, Rabbitohs fixture.
State of Origin – Game 2, 2025: Origin at the Tanunda Club – the 1971 BRL Rothman’s Medallist, a (former) Cowboys cheer leader, a Rockford red, and the Maroons square the series
June 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard caught up with John Harms and a dozen or so lovers of rugby league to cheer on the mighty Maroons.
NRL Round 14 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Déjà vu all over again – another 38-minute performance
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
You can imagine Rabbit in the Vineyard on the edge of the vineyard on a rainy King’s Birthday afternoon watching his boys play 38 great minutes. Thankfully he has the antidote of Barossa red.
NRL Round 13 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Opportunity lost as AJ scores his 200th
June 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Although AJ goes over for three more tries, Rabbit in the Vineyard joins in Matty Elliott’s raspberry-blowing as his Bunnies squander another chance to secure a spot in the eight.
Almanac Rugby League State of Origin I: Blues Dominant
May 29, 2025 by 3 Comments
Rabbit in the Vineyard is forced to admit that the Blues are a very good rugby league outfit as they showed in State of Origin I.
NRL Round 11 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Back-to-back wins (or is it wines?)
May 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard is enjoying the better performances from his beloved Rabbitohs as they register a second win in a row leading in to Origin time.
NRL Round 10 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Why Latrell is Latrell.
May 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard is on top of the world after Latrell led Souths to an unlikely victory (that is, unlikely at half-time) and he and Mrs Rabbit spent a brilliant Mother’s Day in the Barossa.
NRL Round 8 – RITV: Souths yet to break their Melbourne drought
May 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV lives in hope that, one day, he’ll see his Rabbitohs defeat the Storm in Melbourne! It looks a long way off if last week is anything to go by.
NRL Round 7 – RITV: Nothing good about 0-32 on Good Friday!
April 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It may have been Good Friday on the calendar but RITV found little good about it after South Sydney put in a poor effort against the Bulldogs.
NRL Round 6 – RITV: Too few highlights for the Rabbitohs out West
April 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
RITV finally got to see his Rabbitohs play live again when their fixture in Perth coincided with his coaching role at the national athletics championships. Unfortunately, Souths’ performance didn’t match the action on the track.
NRL Round 5 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: On assignment in Perth!
April 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
RITV found a new venue to catch the last exciting minutes of Souths’ clash with the Sombrero.
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.
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.
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!)
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