For the first time in one-referee NRL matches, two female whistle-blowers have been appointed to officiate in this weekend’s trial matches; the All Star matches have come and gone; and the NRLW is now just 10 days away. Ian Hauser brings us up to date with rugby league.
Almanac Rugby League – A weekend of Test match footy
October 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
International rugby league received a much needed boost over the weekend with quality matches on show at both The ‘Gong and Hamilton, New Zealand. Ian Hauser sums it all up.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 20: Getting Edgy
August 1, 2019 by 1 Comment
With a number of do-or-die matches on offer in the NRL this weekend, Ian Hauser explains why fans of several clubs will be on edge about their prospects..
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 19: ‘How can I be sure?’
July 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Just when he thought that the NRL’s finalists for 2019 had been sorted out, Ian Hauser found that it wasn’t quite so cut and dried after all. He’s been thinking that a song from 1967 when he was a Year 10 schoolboy sums it all up – ‘How can I be sure?’
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 18: First on-field female referee after 111 years!
July 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
History will be made in the NRL tonight – for the first time in it’s 111 year history, there will be a female on-field referee! Congratulations, Belinda Sharpe! Ian Hauser also casts his eye over Round 18 and nominates his winners.
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?
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