Despite the ever evolving nature of the role of forwards in the game of rugby league, their job remains somewhat fundamental. Whether thundering through the middle or playing a little wider on an edge, the numbers eight through 13 are charged with carting the ball… Read More »The NRL stat that isn’t a stat but should be a stat: Working out which forwards really pull their weight
Billy Slater says the door is open for Queensland’s middle forwards to force their way into the squad for the State of Origin opener amid a rising injury toll. If, over the next five weeks, the applicants bash the door down for the June 5… Read More »NRL News: Eels rising star bolts into Origin frame, Woolf won’t change Dolphins if Wayne’s out
Two years after a serious knee injury scuppered Nic Dolly’s hopes of running out for England against his home nation Down Under, the one-Test Australian-born hooker could make a stunning international U-turn by running out for the Wallabies as early as later this year after… Read More »Exclusive: Aussie-born England capped rake Nic Dolly signs with Force … and he’ll soon be eligible for the Wallabies
In all likelihood, just sixth spot remains up for grabs as we approach the final three rounds of A-League action in season 2023/24 and four teams still have hopes of claiming it. It was fours all round for the panel and crowd in Round 24… Read More »The Roar’s A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 25
There’s a slight disconnect between the data, the record and the eye test for the Brisbane Lions to start season 2024. This week, Champion Data’s Daniel Hoyne reported on the numbers behind the Lions’ profile to start the season, indicating that the team’s current output… Read More »The data says Brisbane are a flag contender – but the eye test tells a completely different story