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Part 1 of this series looked at the unique way each of the top four sides were constructed. Below is a closer examination of how the bottom half of the top eight found their way into finals football in 2020.
It’s fitting that the NRL’s two most enigmatic teams registered polar-opposite results heading into the finals. Wins are rarely more emphatic than the Rabbitohs’ 60-8 demolition of the reigning premiers – and losses seldom more humbling than the Knights’ 30-point capitulation to a bottom-eight side.
Queensland will need to find a new coach for this year’s State of Origin campaign with Kevin Walters’ signing to be Brisbane’s new NRL head coach.
For ten glorious minutes on Friday night I got to experience the joy of supporting the Roosters.
And just like that, the finals are upon us. Here are my talking points from Round 20 of the NRL season.
The NRL has confirmed the draw for Week 1 of the 2020 finals series.
In a career spanning 17 years, Benji Marshall has produced so many resurrections and reincarnations that some believe he could be his own grandfather.
Rule changes were brought in to trial, but try telling Broncos’ fans their loss to the Cowboys in the Round 20 opener was of no importance to anyone.
And so we arrive at the final round of the season. Rule changes, mass player restings and some intrigue around who plays who next week mean there is still much to discuss as The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel tell you who wins and why.
After 20 rounds, 29 weeks, 1165 tries and one too many trips to an Italian restaurant, the regular season of the NRL has finished.
This edition is a re-look at the years affected by the war. Apologies if some details, like finals formats, seem like data dumps, but they help give context to the surrounding events.
Yes, we’re in a pandemic and, yes, the NRL has had a tough enough time fielding a team from New Zealand this year, but so long as you’re not new to expansion think pieces, all this article will require is a slightly more elevated suspension of disbelief.
Payne Lucky Hass was one of Brisbane’s best Broncos in 2020. At 20 years of age, the 194-centimetre, 119-kilogram barnstorming prop forward is an emerging force in the NRL.
After blocking a conversion Sacramento State made big yards using rugby-style passes against University of Northern Colorado.
Bulldogs’ English import Luke Thompson is in hot water after an alleged eye-gouging incident on Panthers’ captain James Tamou. But despite making the original complaint to the referee, Tamou was keen to downplay the allegation in a half-time interview.
Playing his 337th and final NRL game as his Broncos took on bitter rivals the Cowboys, Darius Boyd took less than 15 minutes to celebrate his swansong with a popular try.
Laurie Daley was always destined for great things and the Riverina was lucky to witness his skill in the 80s.
Cronulla Sharks prop Andrew Fifita was quick to post this to his instagram page and why not! He’s now called on actual kickers to try and match him with the hashtag #DeadBallLineChallenge.
It remains to be seen if Joseph Suaalii is playing rugby or league but one thing is for sure he is hot property, and for a very good reason.
In the 26th minute of an August 2009 match between the Manly Sea Eagles and Cronulla Sharks, NRL referee Phil Haines faced a testing situation. Manly player Chris Bailey lay prone on the ground after being struck in the head by Cronulla’s Luke Douglas.
In the 26th minute of an August 2009 match between the Manly Sea Eagles and Cronulla Sharks, NRL referee Phil Haines faced a testing situation. Manly player Chris Bailey lay prone on the ground after being struck in the head by Cronulla’s Luke Douglas.
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Interestingly, the last time all home teams won in wk1 of finals was way back in 2012. Every year since at least one awa…(more)