The Queensland Rugby League have named their team for State Of Origin three, with a number of changes right across the park make to the side that lost game two. Queensland will be looking to avoid a series sweep. Queensland Maroons 1. Kalyn Ponga – Newcastle Knights 2. Valentine Holmes – North Queensland Cowboys 3….
The New South Wales Rugby League has named their side for State Of Origin three which is likely to be played in Newcastle. There are a couple of changes to the team from game two due to injuries. We have two debutantes for the Blues heading onto the dead rubber against Queensland. Here is the…
It time for a brand new episode of Fergo and The Freak! In this episode League Freak goes through the New South Wales State Of Origin team that has been named for game number three, including the brand new halves pairing! He then talks about the house party that has got a bunch of players…
In this episode League Freak talks about the three games played so far this weekend in the NRL. Theres some news about the potential next venue for State Of Origin 3, and the organisers of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup put out a statement on the possibility of the tournament being cancelled. League Freak…
World Rugby is prepared to introduce the 50:22 kicking law into international rugby from August. The law, which will be introduced alongside the goal line drop out law, will be adopted for all test kicking and will change international rugby. For those who wager on rugby matches, they will have to take this new development…
In this episode we talk about the shoulder injury that Nathan Cleary picked up in State Of Origin two. What players could the Penrith Panthers bring into the club that could help offset his possible loss? We look at the strange situation where the Chairman of the QRL suggested the Cronulla Sharks should be moved…
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In a move that in no way is meant to take attention away from the fact the QRL named an ineligible players in their State Of Origin squad, or take attention away from the annihilation that Queensland suffered at the hands of New South Wales in back-to-back State Of Origin games, both of which were…
I know you love to see these videos, you animals! In last nights match between the Salford Red Devils and Leeds Rhinos, Lee Mossop was sent from the field after he switched off a very angry Konrad Hurrell who was charging at him and looking for a fight. Unfortunately for Konrad, he found one….and it…
In this episode we are joined by the lovely Nadine as we talk about New South Wales huge win at Suncorp Stadium. We go through League Freaks controversial player ratings for New South Wales and Queensland. Its always a fun episode when Nadine joins the podcast for a chat! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak…
So you’re looking for all the player ratings for the Queensland Rugby League team for game two of the series? Queensland have been slaughtered in this series. Losing the second game in Lang Park in such emphatic fashion, thats one that will hurt the Maroons. A 26-0 loss….. Have a listen to the post match…
Its the time you’ve all been waiting for, the release of my player ratings for State Of Origin game two! New South Wales wraps up the series with a thumping win at Lang Park!A magnificent 26-0 victory! The New South Wales team was outstanding across the field, they had very few players that were not…
In this episode we announce a brand new podcast host whose name is Andrew Ferguson. You might know Andrew from his site RugbyLeagueProject.org or his intense fight against Daylight Saving Time. Hopefully you all give him a bit of a go. League Freak thinks he will do alright! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The…
In this episode we are joined by Jayme as well look through the two State Of Origin teams for game two of the series. We chat about the makeup of both sides, the inclusion of Reece Walsh, and then how boring some names are compared to others! We then talk a little about Women’s Rugby…
In this episode the lovely Nadine joins the podcast to chat about the announcement that the Penrith Panthers will be getting a brand new stadium, how State Of Origin effects the NRL season and what the alternatives may be, the Brisbane Broncos and the future of Tevita Pangai Junior plus much more! Its always good…
USA has entered the bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, scuppering Australia’s position as the frontrunner to get the nod. Before the USA entered the race it was down to Australia and Russia with the former looking all but certain to get the bid. Overall, USA has launched an ambitious bid campaign for…
In this episode we are joined by Brian Lowe from Rugby League Planet as he fills us in on what it happening with Rugby League in the United States. From the North American Rugby League putting their season on hold for another year, to the United States Rugby League competition that is holding their season…
It all happened in game 2 of the 1995 State Of Origin series… It was a series Queensland were supposed to have no chance of winning. Coached by Paul Vautin, and with the Queensland Rugby League electing not to select any players aligned with the Australian Super League competition, everyone expected the New South Wales…
In July 1942 Japan landed in northern Papua New Guinea. japans goal was to head south and capture the city of Port Moresby. What stood in their way was some of the thickest, most ancient jungle in the world. The only way through, an ancient track called the Kokoda track, the headed south, through a…
Shaun Johnson is off contract and coming off the back of kicking a ridiculous, ugly, but amazing field goal for the Cronulla Sharks to defeated the Penrith Panthers. After the game Johnson told the media “If there are any clubs out there that are after a halfback, I’m your man” So where will Shaun Johnson…
New Zealand Warriors winger Ken Maumalo has signed with the Wests Tigers effective immediately. The Wests Tigers love signing an outside back, and Maumalo could be a pretty handy signing for the club. The New Zealand Warriors are currently going through a bit of a rebuild and with a bit of money that can be…
In a very special episode our friend Jessica Dunne joins the podcast to talk about her amazing journey walking the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. From the decision to make the journey to the trip over. The amazing moments, sights and sounds from walking the trail to the end and returning home. We touch…
So you need some State Of Origin player ratings in your life? After a very disappointing performance in front of a sellout crowd in Townsville, Queensland walked away with a 50-6 loss to New South Wales. There were few top performers in the Maroons team. I rate all of their players on a scale of…
So you’ve come here looking for some player ratings huh? After a brilliant performance for New South Wales in State Of Origin one that saw them win 50-6 in front of a sold out crowd in Townsville, it would be hard to rate any of the Blues players poorly. Keep in mind I rate players…
In this episode Rugby League expert League Freak gives his thoughts on State Of Origin game one. Who were the star performers? Which players looked out of their depth? Player ratings, a rundown of coaching decisions, how the game was refereed, it will all be covered in this podcast! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak…
In this episode League Freak takes a look at State Of Origin one and goes through some of the things he likes, and he doesn’t like coming into the first match. How Brad Fittler and Paul Green will match up as coaches, how NSW will go with two fullbacks playing at centre, what we can…
In this episode League Freak takes a look at the history of the European Super League and ranks the top 10 clubs from the Super League era based on what each club has achieved. He then talks about the big controversial moment that came out of St Helens Challenge Cup semi final victory over Hull…
In this episode League Freak has a chat with Mike Meehall Wood of Forbes and LADbible after an article he wrote went a bit viral this week about the impact of State Of Origin and whether its success hurts the game on some level. We talked about the dynamics of the series, how it is…
In this episode League Freak talks about the Cronulla Sharks signing Nicho Hynes and how he will fit into the club. George Burgess looking to return to the NRL. The Wests Tigers looking to nab DWZ from the Canterbury Bulldogs and Blake Ferguson being dropped to reserve grade by the Parramatta Eels. Freaky then talks…
In this episode we have a chat with Ben Darwin and Simon Strachan who are co-founders of Gain Line Analytics. We talk about how Covid has everted the cohesion of clubs across different sports, how the Penrith Panthers rank in terms of their first grade team and their ability to build the club through their…