There is nothing better than watching two fighters go going toe-to-toe, but every so often a fighter throws a cheap shot and it can completely change a fight! Mike Tyson biting off Evander Holyfield’s ear gets a run, you have to have that, Ortiz vs Mayweather is also in there, as is Andrew Golota giving…
Heading into the 2016 season, I’d take Greg Inglis over any fullback in the world. I consider Inglis to be the best fullback in the game for the last few years, especially since Billy Slater started to suffer injuries and started to lose a step or two. Now, I think James Tedesco is the best…
Jarryd Hayne made his long awaited return to the National Rugby League today with a very good performance in his sides 24-14 loss to the New Zealand Warriors. This was a fantastic game of Rugby League, one of the more exciting games of the season, and the Warriors really turned it on when it mattered…
A 28 year old footballer with no ties at all to any one club, who has absolutely no commitments to anyone at all, decides to play for the Gold Coast Titans on easily the richest deal of his career, on a deal that will see him earn more money than 99% of players in the…
The return of Jarryd Hayne to Rugby League is fantastic news, and some people are already talking about him playing for NSW in next years State Of Origin series. The thing is, there’s a new Number 1 at the NSW Blues, and he looks like he will be one of the games next superstars. So,…
It is official, Jarryd Hayne is now a Gold Coast Titan after signing a very lucrative multi-year deal to play with the club, shunning the Parramatta Eeels, and returning to the game he knows and loves. I am really excited to see Hayne sign with the Titans. It is a massive boost for the club,…
The Cronulla Sharks had their winning streak snapped on Monday Night by the Gold Coast Titans in a game that ended in an 18-all draw after Golden Point extra time. The game will be remembered for a number of controversial incidents including players allegedly lying down to draw penalties, allegations Wade Graham lied at the…
In 1913 French mathematician and politician Émile Borel’s wrote an article titled “Mécanique Statistique et Irréversibilité”. The article was notable because of imagery Borel invoked in the reader that has a basis in mathematical theory that infinite monkeys on infinite typewriters given an infinite amount of time you eventually write all of the books in…
I think it’s every ordinary person’s dream to awake one morning and find oneself rich and famous. And started from 1880 when the first lottery was held in Sydney this motivation drives Australian people to participate in this form of gambling. Lottery promises both wealth and fame. Though, very often it ends up with a…
Put yourself in Jason Taylor’s shoes for a moment. Taylor took over a coaching role at the Wests Tigers that was not all that great on paper. He took over an aging side that wasn’t very well put together and one that wasn’t having any success at all. He was going to be working with…
Everybody has been on about why the Newcastle Knights were so bad in the past 12 months. But, the reasons couldn’t be clearer and the Knights need to rebuild their team if they plan to be challengers. We would rather claim a bonus at Casino.com, than bet on the Newcastle Knights anytime soon to make…
NSW State of Origin captain Paul Gallen received criticism from Phil Gould and everything would be great if the criticism hasn’t been on a personal level says Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan. Microgaming Tribune reported this first where Cronulla was reported to believe that Paul Gallen, the Blues skipper, deserves a game three farewell. This criticism…
Who is in charge of Rugby League? Who runs the sport? Whose job is it to stand up and protect the integrity of the game? It doesn’t take much to change things in Rugby League. All you need to do is whinge louder than everyone else. Rugby League was once known as a sport that…
It is time for Robbie Farah to leave the Wests Tigers. The club needs to move on from him and the drama that seems to surround him. They have a young side that is in a completely different phase to the one Farah finds himself in towards the end of his career. Farah’s presence is…
By now you have no doubt heard the thoughts of Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash who floated the idea that Super League clubs should break away from the RFL. I consider Koukash to be the smartest person in the British game by a very, very long way. He came into Rugby League knowing nothing…
Jarryd Hayne had “retired” from the NFL to pursue a dream of playing in the nOlympics for the Fijian national Rugby Union 7’s team. The news comes as a bit of a shock considering that Hayne was reportedly working hard to continue his role with the San Francisco 49ers. This move must now open the…
Stipe Miocic has claimed the UFC Heavyweight World Championship after an impressive knockout of Fabricio Werdum at UFC 198. Miocic knocked out Werdum in the first round of the bout, stunning the Brazilian crowd and giving Cleveland some silverware to celebrate. Here is the key moment of the fight:
The Newcastle Knights just suffered a 62-0 defeat to the Cronulla Sharks at home in Newcastle. In their last four games, the Knights total for and against record stands at 10 points for, and 179 against. So why are the Newcastle Knights so bad? Vote in the poll and lets see what LeagueFreak.com readers think:
The NRL has made the following press release regarding the Parramatta Eels: The NRL said on Thursday that, based on information currently available, the Parramatta Eels are now salary cap compliant for the remainder of the 2016 season. The club may now submit, as part of its response to the Breach Notice, that it should…
This weeks episode of The Golden Point Podcast features a very special guest from one of the greatest sporting teams on planet earth! Jamie Soward joins JC and Mac this week in a comprehensive interview you are sure to enjoy. This episode also features a roundup of the weeks events, the fans verdict, 60 seconds…
From the people that brought you ideas such as “You can switch which nation you play for immediately after a World Cup”, the RLIF will conduct and immediate review of international eligibility rules. Now my first questions is…why? I am the first person to say that the games eligibility rules are completely broken. Just take…
The UFC has released the following statement regarding Anderson Silva: Earlier this week, medical personnel determined that Anderson Silva was suffering from inflammation of the gallbladder, a serious ailment that forced him off the UFC 198 card. As a result of the condition, Silva had successful, minimally invasive surgery in Brazil today to remove the…
The Rugby League International Federation has been a complete and utter joke for decades now. Pretty much any idea this group has come up with over the last 30 years has hurt the game. If you need any indication that shows how disconnected the RLIF is, just take a look at their “World Rankings”. Now,…
There is nothing quite like a heavy puncher and over the history of boxing the all time hardest punchers really stand out. This video showcases the hardest punches ever thrown in boxing history. It is a fantastic video! Check it out:
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has become the first player in NBA history to be voted the NBA MVP unanimously, sweeping all 131 first placed votes. This is the second straight season Curry has been named the NBA’s MVP, and it coincides with his return to the Golden State Warriors lineup after injury kept…
The Gold Coast Titans have released the following statement: Parramatta hooker Nathan Peats has tonight agreed to terms to play for the Aquis Gold Coast Titans for the remainder of 2016 and the 2017 seasons. The 25-year-old, who has played 89 NRL games for Parramatta and South Sydney and has also played back row, will…
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There has been a lot of talk over the last few days about Women’s Rugby League and the possibility of a semi-professional competition being created that would run alongside the NRL that would give elite female athletes the opportunity to pursue a career in the sport that they love. I really enjoy watching women play…
An MMA fight in Poland last weekend ended is a gruesome way when Dominik Ozlislo badly broke his arm as he tried to defend the takedown. Check it out: There is no word on how he is recovering after the injury. Lets hope he bounced back quickly and has no long term effects.