The 2021 RLWC finally kicks off a year after originally intended. With England as the hosts, how will home advantage play out? Can the Kiwis carry on their ranking as number 1 in the world? Or can the Kangaroos make good on their tag as favourites? Here we look at the contenders for the global […] READ MORE
Tag: Jason Taumalolo
NRL Grand Final: Melbourne Storm Blow Cowboys Away
It was the perfect farewell for Cooper Cronk as the Melbourne Storm blew the Cowboys away. The 79,722 crowd at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney were treated another fantastic Grand Finale. It was the perfect storm in Sydney. Melbourne Storm Blow Cowboys Away Melbourne Storm blew away the North Queensland Cowboys in a one-sided finale […] READ MORE
Rugby Eligibility Discussion Not Based on Fact or Agreed Process
Conversation recently has seen attention focused on Rugby Eligibility. That is in regards to some International player eligibility intentions; for those whom had represented one International team, but who might now desire to play for another. Often these have been reported on widely, some including interviews and comments by some leading players. Social media has played […] READ MORE
2017 RLWC Semifinal #2: ENGvTON Not the Match-up Many Predicted
It’s okay. You can say it. You never presumed it would be Tonga facing up to England in the 2017 RLWC (Rugby League World Cup) semifinals. Many will have imagined another side, but the Tongan side have come a long, long way. ENGvTON is going to be one that fans now, will watch with much […] READ MORE
RLWC Round 2: Pacific Sides Chase Consecutive Wins
As the 2017 Rugby League World Cup heads into it’s second stage, the matches heat up. Fixtures will be held around New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea. The hosts will enjoy great support, as the Pacific sides chase consecutive wins, and the Lions seek their first cup win in RLWC Round 2. There is a great […] READ MORE
RLWC Pool B: Tonga Overwhelming Favorites To Topple Kiwis at Home
Big battle looms up in Pool B of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup with Tonga overwhelming favorites to topple Kiwis. They have the squad to match the Kiwis, Samoans and Scots to reach their first ever Cup quarter finals. However, it is how you deliver on the day that matters. It is the Pool […] READ MORE
NRL Finals Series: North Queensland Cowboys Keep Defying the Odds
It doesn’t happen often in the NRL, but the North Queensland Cowboys keep defying the odds. They finished eighth when the season ended and have survived the sudden-death playoffs…. twice. And what is remarkable, is that they did that ‘without two of their biggest stars’ in Matt Scott and the mercurial, Jonathan Thurston. The Cowboys […] READ MORE