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The South Sydney Rabbitohs are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the competition.
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The South Sydney Rabbitohs are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the competition.
Sunday afternoon was meant to be a special occasion for Wests Tigers fans.
In the NRL, there have always been good teams and poor teams. There have always been teams that are well managed and teams that are badly managed. There have always been teams that have been ‘lucky’ when it comes to injury and teams that haven’t.
On Saturday night at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta beat Cronulla 28-4. It’s a cliché often used in sport, but in this case the scoreline really wasn’t an accurate reflection of the match.
Dally Messenger is remembered as one of the greatest rugby league players of all time, held in such high esteem that the Dally M Medal was named after him.
Lucy Lockhart was a child who loved playing sport.
On Monday, the NRL announced that the Roosters have been granted special dispensation to allow 17-year-old Joseph Suaalii to play in their first-grade team, despite the existing rule in place that requires players to turn 18 before they are eligible.
Last week World Rugby formally ratified a recommendation to postpone the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which was scheduled to take place in Auckland from 18 September until 16 October 2021. The tournament will now be held in 2022.
As a footy fan, this week is almost the best part of the season. You can feel the anticipation!
In what was an exceptionally difficult year for all of us, the NRL managed admirably in 2020.
When the newly appointed Australian Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich called Cara Koenen to let her know that she had been selected in the squad to play New Zealand in the upcoming Constellation Cup, Koenen remembers bursting into tears.
Living in Australia over the last couple of years has taught me that we, as a country, still have a lot of learning to do when it comes to the history of our country and the culture and traditions of Indigenous Australians.
Like many other talented sportswomen, Becchara Palmer grew up playing a variety of sports.
At just 17 years old, Brielle Cooper’s name was added to the history books when she became the youngest IronWoman to win a Nutri-Grain Iron series.
If Lauren Cheatle is selected to represent the NSW Breakers in today’s WNCL clash against Victoria, it will mark the end of a year and a half away from cricket and a period where she has only been able to play about three matches in the space of two years.
The Australian women’s national wheelchair basketball team, also known as the Gliders, has a rich history of competing in international competition.
If there was ever an athlete ‘born’ to participate in a particular sport, it’s Sergei Evglevski. He will represent Australia at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games in the pistol events.
For former NSW Breakers and Sydney Thunder player Hannah Trethewy, her first opportunity to coach came when playing for her local club, Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club (more affectionately known as Ghosts Cricket).
2020 was a year of disruption for our Australian athletes hoping to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games scheduled for July.
This weekend at Kingscliff, Danielle McKenzie will be one of many women competing in the start of the 2020 Nutri-Grain Ironwoman series.
@nrlphysio may be able to help with that!
Why did the NRL introduce the new rules anyway?
MPC, It’s an interesting thought. What I have been observing is that the teams that takes the lead in games this year, then uses the new rules to their advantage to pin their opposition in their own half. This year we have only had three come from behind wins and in each circumstance the team that has come from behind to win has won in circumstances where their opposition has lost three or more players ot injury. That can’t just be a coincidence?
Why did the NRL introduce the new rules anyway?
Probably not John… I might look around and see when we did actually start keeping those stats.
Why did the NRL introduce the new rules anyway?
Tom, I think the bigger issue is how quickly these rules were brought in and seemingly with very little thought or analysis.
Think about a player like Jake Trbojevic. The new rules do not suit his style of play at all. Manly extended his contract, for a huge amount and then new rules come in and make his style of play less effective. It’s made many other players less effective too.
Why did the NRL introduce the new rules anyway?
Diamond Jackie, the real issue I have with the 18th man is that it is a reactive solution, not a proactive one. The problem here is concussion – try to solve the number of those actually happening by preventing them, rather than giving teams another player to use.
Why did the NRL introduce the new rules anyway?
I think I would hold the same view as you Dexter, if I was a Sharks fan!
Why is Cronulla coach John Morris under pressure?
They have shown a lot of patience in their last three games matth, which has been pleasing for me. We’ll know more over the next few weeks.
Why is Cronulla coach John Morris under pressure?
Andrew, I don’t think you can underestimate how highly revered a coach is when they deliver the clubs only premiership.
Why is Cronulla coach John Morris under pressure?
This comment makes a lot of sense, Sharkman. I don’t think the Sharks should be under any pressure to re-sign him… but when I heard speculation that he was under pressure, I was very surprised.
Why is Cronulla coach John Morris under pressure?
Paul, can’t I just stir the hornets nest and walk away? 😛
The Dally M system is well overdue for reform
Doing my best, Rhys! 😊
Lucy Lockhart pursues Rugby World Cup dream for the love of rugby
Thank you for the support Hugh! Lucy spoke glowingly about the opportunity in the UK and said it did wonders for her game.
Lucy Lockhart pursues Rugby World Cup dream for the love of rugby
Will let you know if I hear anything LBJ.
Lucy Lockhart pursues Rugby World Cup dream for the love of rugby
One step at a time, JD!
Lucy Lockhart pursues Rugby World Cup dream for the love of rugby
Will do!! Thank you for your support.
Lucy Lockhart pursues Rugby World Cup dream for the love of rugby
I’m not sure what your point is exactly?
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
So Noosa Duck, where do you draw the line?
17 years 8 months?
How about 17 years 2 months?
Or is it just arbitrary?
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
Then simply change the rule.
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
Craig, I don’t know what the processes are for 18 year olds and I assume some work is done to ensure they are ready.
Before 18 though, I question whether that is too young?
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
Big Mig, I have some thoughts on the Toby situation too.
Please understand that I am not outraged about it at all. I’m making a comment. I love that players show personality but language matters + tiny behaviours contribute to gender equality. Women aren’t ‘things’. Toby is one of my favourite players in the comp, might be a chance to learn.
Does that make sense?
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
Additionally, I would say Succhi that the demands of the game have changed significantly since those men played. The players have to deal with much more physically and mentally these days – social media and the challenges this poses for players makes it a different ball game too!
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
So it’s just a question of being physically ready then?
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
Watcher, could not agree more with this comment.
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
Jimmmy, couldn’t agree more re your first point. Personally, I think they longer we hold players back the better for development, but I am certainly not an expert in this space. People are different and have different capabilities and that should be able to be taken into account.
The problem is that the current rule doesn’t allow this flexibility as you say in your second paragraph. The importance of transparency and consistency can’t be overstated here.
Joseph Suallii should not be playing in the NRL until he turns 18
I was happy! 🙂
Why did the NRL introduce the new rules anyway?