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The National Rugby League (NRL) is a premier professional rugby league in Australia and New Zealand. The NRL attracts a significant following with its rich history and competitive spirit. Recent viewership numbers highlight its popularity, with millions tuning in for key matches. Betting on NRL games has also increased in popularity, integrating modern fan engagement…
What are they doing? It is causing player unrest. The coach is under pressure. He has lost the players. Are they getting rid of the fan favourites? We can’t lose THAT player! When a club finds itself in an unfortunate situation where by it has an aging roster, it is sliding down the ladder, a…
With New South Wales winning the 2024 State Of Origin series I’m in a pretty cool situation as a Rugby League supporter. My NRL team, the Penrith Panthers are currently 3 time defending Premiers. Something that hasn’t occurred since the 1980’s. My state, New South Wales, just won the 2024 State Of Origin series. It…
Here are the player ratings for the Queensland Maroons Rugby League team for game two of the 2024 Rugby League State Of Origin series. The game was played in Brisbane at Lang Park. After a brilliant, brutal first half Queensland took a 2-0 lead into half time from a penalty kick. NSW levelled up just after…
Here are the player ratings for the New South Wales Blues Rugby League team for game three of the 2024 Rugby League State Of Origin series. The game was played in Brisbane at the Lang Park. After a brilliant, brutal first half Queensland took a 2-0 lead into half time from a penalty kick. NSW levelled…
Sydney Roosters forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been banned for 4 games by the NRL judiciary after being found guilty of committing a grade 2 careless high tackle. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has a long career that has included some terrible high tackles that have injured a number of players, so seeing him miss a month of football…
The NRL has announced and expanded program for the season opening games in Las Vegas to kick off the 2025 NRL season. The games will kick off at 1pm local time on March the 1st with Super League clubs Wigan taking on the Warrington Wolves. At 4pm Las Vegas time NRL clubs the Canberra Raiders…
The Parramatta Eels have announced that Jason Ryles will take over as the clubs next head coach, signing a four year deal from 2025 onwards. This will be Ryles first head coaching job in the NRL after being a long term assistant coach under Craig Bellamy at the Melbourne Storm. Ryles will have a lot…
The Penrith Panthers have reached a confidential agreement with Taylan May that will see May leave the club with immediate effect so that he can look for a playing contract elsewhere. May is currently scheduled to face court early next year, and had only just signed a sizeable contract extension with the Panthers, but it…
Today marks the 1,000th day in a row of the Penrith Panthers being reigning NRL Premiers! As a Penrith Panthers supporter I can’t even begin to explain what the last 1,000 days has been like. I could never have dreamed that the Panthers would win three premierships in a row, as well as breaking all…
With the 2023 State Of Origin series all tied up and heading into a series decider, both teams now have a big win under their belts and will be looking to put their best foot forward at Lang Park. So what changes should both teams look at making? Lets go through them! Queensland Ezra Mam…
The South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have confirmed their commitment to reducing sports betting advertising by extending their partnership with the NSW Government’s Reclaim the Game initiative for a further three years. This extension aims to continue the positive impact of the last two years, where both clubs have actively worked to minimize the…
New South Wales has won State Of Origin one and we give you our thoughts on the game as well as player reviews. We also give you our tips for the upcoming round of games! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project League Freak NRL and Rugby…
Here are the player ratings for the Queensland Maroons Rugby League team for game two of the 2024 Rugby League State Of Origin series. The game was played in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. New South Wales took a record lead into halftime, leading Queensland 34-0. It was most dominant half of football Ive ever…
Here are the player ratings for the New South Wales Blues Rugby League team for game two of the 2024 Rugby League State Of Origin series. The game was played in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. New South Wales took a record lead into halftime, leading Queensland 34-0. It was most dominant half of football…
The New South Wales Rugby League has announced the Blues team that will take the field in game two of the 2024 State Of Origin series. Here is the side: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To’o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Latrell Mitchell 5. Zac Lomax 6. Jarome Luai 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Payne Hass 9….
Origins and Development of Rugby League Rugby league started as a way to make rugby more fair and accessible. Its roots can be traced back to the late 19th century in England, leading to significant changes and the birth of new governing bodies. Foundation and Governing Bodies Rugby league’s origins date back to 1895 in…
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Queensland has won State Of Origin one and we give youy our thoughts on the game as well as player reviews. We chat about the sad loss of Rob Burrow, how Rugby League Project counts games played at a stadium, and then have a general chit chat! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League…
Here are the player ratings for the New South Wales Blues Rugby League team for game one of the 2024 Rugby League State Of Origin series. Queensland won the game 38-10 after a very early send off that saw Joseph Sua’ali’i gone from the field after just 6 minutes. Remember, 5 points for below average….
Here are the Queensland Maroons Rugby League player ratings for game one of the 2024 Rugby League State Of Origin series. Queensland won the game 38-10 after a very early send off that saw Joseph Sua’ali’i gone from the field after just 6 minutes. The Queenslanders managed to walked away with a big with Dally…
The annual Rugby League State Of Origin series is absolutely amazing! Huge crowds, huge TV ratings, incredible games of football players by some of the best players in the world. Ever game really means something. It is so compelling that people outside of New South Wales and Queensland will fill giant stadiums to watch games,…
Michael Chammas is reporting that the Penrith Panthers will hold a board meeting, at which they will look to sack Taylan May with immediate effect. BREAKING Panthers move to sack Taylan May immediately, issue show-cause notice ahead of board meeting https://t.co/ma0KBjYofk — Michael Chammas (@MichaelChammas) June 3, 2024 May was not playing for the Panthers…
In a HUGE NRL Rumour, James Hooper has thrown out a while suggestion on Triple M radio this afternoon that Joseph Sua’ali’i may not actually switch to rugby union at the end of the year. The idea is that the Australian Rugby Union is short of money (Which is true) and they wouldn’t be too…
We have seen a number of people giving their lineup of the best Indigenous Rugby League players they have seen play, including Sandy who put together her team last week. Well, here is my team! Tell me what you think!
Dylan Edwards is out of State Of Origin one after a leg strain he picked up during training. James Tedesco has been called into the side as a replacement. Edwards is expected to miss anything from 1-6 weeks with the injury depending on the severity of it, which hasn’t actually been officially released by the…
The New South Wales Rugby League has announced the Blues team that will take the field in game one of the 2024 State Of Origin series. Here is the side: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To’o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Joseph Sua’ali’i 5. Zac Lomax 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Payne Hass 9….
Introduction NRL Magic Round is a highlight of the rugby league calendar. This unique event gathers all NRL teams to play in a single venue over one thrilling weekend. You get to see all your favorite teams in action, back-to-back, in a festival-like atmosphere. It’s a fantastic opportunity for fans to experience the excitement of…
To celebrate the NRL’s Indigenous round a lot of people are talking about the best Aboriginal players they’ve seen play the game. This started a discussion on Twitter which resulted in Sandy coming up with a team of the best Aboriginal players she has seen play the game. So with a big thank you to…
The Penrith Panthers have announced that centre Taylan May has been forced to stand down under the NRL’s no fault stand down policy ahead of legal issues he is facing for which he will appear in court for. May was left out of last weeks matchup the Panthers had against the New Zealand Warriors because…