Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The Minor Premiers Sydney Roosters have become the 2018 Telstra NRL Premiership winners, after claiming an imperious victory 21-6 over the Melbourne Storm on Sunday. In a display that was against the form and some oddsmakers predictions, the New South Wales side were able to deny the all-powerful Victorian side quality possession, and importantly, much confidence. The ball […] READ MORE
The New Zealand Warriors rugby league teams’ captain, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has received the highest honour in the NRL. The seven-year veteran has been voted as the games best player – claiming the clubs first Dally M Award. The award, voted for by fellow players and stakeholders, is a commendation for the player’s commitment and level […] READ MORE
With the NRL Telstra Premiership 2018 Finalists found, it begins a week-long celebration of rugby league. A week to build-up towards the single biggest day on the calendar … Grand Final day. September 30 will be a huge event on the rugby league calendar. One which organizers, stakeholders, fans and ….. only just confirmed after last […] READ MORE
It is not often that Rugby Union and Rugby League fans have such conflicting match schedules, as they do on this Super Saturday. With both the All Blacks and NZ Warriors playing, it might end up as a question of sport? Which one do i watch Live? That decision is similar to other choices that […] READ MORE
After an seven season hiatus from the knock-out stages, the Vodafone NZ Warriors are headed to the 2018 Telstra NRL Premiership finals. Results from this weekend, including a strong home win over the Penrith Panthers 36-16, all assisted the team to realize the potential of a successful start to the season. The win was the […] READ MORE
The 2018 NRL campaign is entering a key stage of the season, with Australasia's finest looking to finish the season as minor premiers; with a view to pressing-on and winning the Grand Final after the finals series. READ MORE
Around the globe, the world of Rugby League is preparing for the run-up to various championships; from the United Kingdom to Australia. In the global context, the North American landscape is currently in-between their ‘road to the Grand Finals’ with both of the conference teams readying for 2018 USARL playoffs in early August. ‘The Golden Point’ […] READ MORE
With the National Rugby League (NRL) competition about to begin in less than 50 days, yet another controversy is shading the build-up. News out of the United States that Jarryd Hayne is embroiled in ‘allegations’ of rape, is the preseason controversy the 2018 Telstra NRL Premiership does not need. And while that is still in the […] READ MORE
Leeds Rhinos flew the flag for UK Rugby League and the Betfred Super League competition in Melbourne, Australia late last month. The World Club Challenge is used as both a barometer of the ‘North v South’ argument over league supremacy. As well as being a good warm-up for the NRL Premiership. Altogether, it was a win-win […] READ MORE
Life-long Rugby League fan. Knowledge & appreciation of the game was forged in the iconic cauldron of Odsal Stadium, Bradford and the amateur club rugby of the Pennine leagues.