NRL

NRLBoasting the best attendance figures for a domestic competition of either Rugby code, the National Rugby League competition based in Australasia is the premier rugby league tournament in the world. The NRL features 16 Australian teams with one side based in New Zealand. The NRL is 26 rounds long and starts its season in March and culminates in October with the Grand Final. The NRL year runs in tandem with its representative season, which boasts one Anzac Test match, a City – Country fixture and the three game State Of Origin series. Currently, the Manly Sea Eagles are reigning premiers, having beaten the New Zealand Warriors 24-10 in the NRL Grand Final, filled with terrific attacking plays from both sides, while Queensland currently hold a six-year dominance over NSW in the State of Origin arena.

NRL Articles

Kearney still to choose Eels kicker

by Ian McCullough - February 9th 2012 @ 4:13am

Federal Court has it wrong on sports broadcast copyright

by The Cattery - February 9th 2012 @ 3:51am

In a rare show of solidarity, AFL boss Andrew Demetriou and NRL boss David Gallop were photographed together yesterday walking through the corridors of power on Capital Hill. They had just finished lobbying both sides of the political divide about possible changes to the Copyright Act to combat the recent Federal Court decision allowing telecommunications [...]

An open letter to Channel Nine

by Ghost Crayfish - February 9th 2012 @ 3:46am

Dear Channel Nine, I write to you as one of many frustrated rugby league fans. Please hear me out. This letter is not about the infuriatingly poor quality of your NRL commentary team, nor is it focussed on the laughably tired format and tone of your Footy Show. I don’t even intend to complain about [...]

The NRL’s scariest players

by CurtisW1908 - February 8th 2012 @ 9:04am

They are the hired guns of their generation. Giants amongst men better known for their intimidating physiques than their skill or finesse. Feared by their opponents, these guys are the real deal. There are two rules when it comes to these hitmen. Don’t run at them and stay the hell out of their way! 10: [...]

Manly stars out to prove their NRL worth

by Steve Jancetic - February 8th 2012 @ 5:24am

Griffin wants Broncos to fight for spots

by Wayne Heming - February 8th 2012 @ 5:23am

New rugby league commission finally ready

by Steve Jancetic - February 8th 2012 @ 5:21am

Is the All Stars match increasing the divide?

by Purple Shag - February 8th 2012 @ 3:39am

Last weekend’s All Stars showpiece gifted us some great footy with a high scoring game played at blistering pace facilitated by two talented teams, including a few interesting rule changes. The brainchild of Preston Campbell was acting as a curtain raiser for a third successive season and based on the reaction of the crowd, the [...]

Channel Nine needs NRL-cricket ODI compromise

by The Crowd - February 7th 2012 @ 4:06pm

Channel Nine needs to find a solution to its latest sports broadcasting drama, this time involving the opening round of the NRL and a one-day international between Australia and Sri Lanka. According to media reports, Nine has yet to make a decision whether it will show the Australia-Sri Lanka ODI or the Parramatta Eels vs [...]

The NRL needs a vision

by Rob9 - February 7th 2012 @ 12:50pm

Whether you love him or loathe him, Australian rugby league fans have got him for another four years. Within the last fortnight David Gallop has been reappointed NRL CEO by the Independent Commission for another four years. In my humble opinion, he’s been exactly what the league has needed since he first got the job [...]