The NRL 2022 finals start this week in what is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing series in many years. Each year, a group of finalists reaches September with the ambition to go further in the knockout series which is the NRL 2022 finals series. A number of fixtures will soon establish […] READ MORE
Tag: Sydney Roosters
Who are the NRL’s big hitters this season? Part 1
A look at the NRL’s big hitters starts with the Sydney Roosters, Penrith Panthers, and the Melbourne Storm. With the NRL 2022 season kicking off this week we run through the teams shaping up to be the league’s title contenders that could be crowned premiers come October. Does your team look like one of the […] READ MORE
Resilient Roosters Back into Top Four
The Resilient Roosters are back in the top four after beating the St George Illawarra Dragons 40-22 on Sunday. The Roosters both regained fourth spot on the ladder and also ended Dragons’ final hopes. The injury-hit Eastern Suburbs outfit have shown remarkable resilience in the face of constant setbacks. Sunday at the Clive Berghofer Stadium […] READ MORE
Toronto Wolfpack enter fresh negotiations with Super League
The Toronto Wolfpack received more good news on Tuesday. Their potential ownership group had begun negotiations with Super League commissioner Robert Elstone on Tuesday. This is according to Matthew Shaw of Total Rugby League. Potential Toronto Wolfpack owners enter negotiations with Super League Not much is known about the potential ownership group. However, it was […] READ MORE
Southern hemisphere Rugby Cities with both League and Union teams
In the southern hemisphere, Australia and New Zealand have five cities that play host to both professional rugby league and union teams. The game has a wide reach throughout the region; Australasia, the Pacific, and across the Southern Hemisphere. Fan loyalty can be engrained, although, at times, it might be whichever game has the most […] READ MORE
Kick-off the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership
With a day to go until the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership begins, one of the most popular leagues in the Southern Hemisphere will again ‘bring it’ for another season. Running from March 12 until the Finals Series in August. The proceeding 25 rounds of the Premiership draw will play out naturally. Form or favouritism changing […] READ MORE
Big rewards for Wolfpack in acquiring Sonny Bill Williams on two-year deal
When rumours started of a newly promoted Super League team offering top dollar for a current All Black, few believed Sonny Bill Williams would sign with the Toronto Wolfpack. But, with confirmation on Friday of his two-year deal, there is ‘big value to having a big name player’ like this. Those are the intentions of […] READ MORE
2019 NRL finals – ready for ‘another classic’
With the 2019 NRL finals starting 13 September, and Last Word On Rugby are elated to preview the upcoming matches in what is sure to be ‘another classic’ end to the season. The teams’ finals history The top eight for the finals is: Melbourne Storm, Sydney Roosters, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Canberra Raiders, Paramatta Eels, Manly […] READ MORE
Pride and Passion; Sonny Bill Williams ready for third Rugby World Cup
Known as much for his personality than for his incredible rugby skills, many know that for All Blacks center Sonny Bill Williams, preparing to play in his third Rugby World Cup is all about Pride and Passion. One player who plays with his heart on his sleeve – for good or for bad – Sonny […] READ MORE
Sydney Roosters imperious in 2018 NRL Grand Final win
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