In the Pacific, it’s 1895 all over again!
It has been a policy of mine to not comment on the other code during the duration of their World Cup. ‘Let them get on with it,’ was my view.
Five Things: Huddersfield horror, Saints slip and retirement
John Davidson runs through the latest in Super League, as Leeds and Wigan book a grand final showdown and Wakefield secure their Super League status.
Five Things: Leigh low, Wakey nightmare and World Cups
John Davidson analyses a week in the Super 8s, which saw Bradford prevail and the Huddersfield express roll on…
Video: The longest RL game in history
A record-breaking game recently took place in Australia…
Lizzie Jones welcomes expansion of cardiac screening programme
Lizzie Jones, wife of the late Danny Jones, has welcomed the decision to make cardiac screening compulsory in all three of rugby league’s professional and semi-professional competitions
Queensland thrash NSW to claim Origin crown
Queensland have beaten New South Wales 52-6 in the third game of the 2015 State of Origin series.
Queensland drop DCE for Origin III
Queensland have confirmed their line-up ahead of next month’s State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
NSW beat Queensland in Origin II
New South Wales have tied up the 2015 State of Origin series at 1-1, after beating Queensland in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Gallen promises Queensland a battle
New South Wales skipper Paul Gallen has asserted that his side will be taking no backwards steps when they face Queensland in Origin II on Wednesday in Melbourne.
Gallen focused on NSW present, not future
New South Wales star Paul Gallen wishes that people would stop talking about what the Blues team should look like in future.
The NRL Digest: Comebacks, Mbye and Wayne Bennett
John Davidson analyses the all the news, views and action from round 13 in the NRL.
The NRL Digest: Purple Rein, Trbojevics and analyzing Origin
John Davidson digests a week of NRL action which featured State of Origin Game I, the Roosters’ dominating Melbourne and more.
Shaun Johnson cool about possible Kiwi Origin
New Zealand Warriors haf-back Shaun Johnson is somewhat sceptical about ideas to launch a Kwi version of State of Origin.
Queensland win Origin I by a single point
A Cooper Cronk drop goal has seen Queensland home to victory over New South Wales in the first State of Origin game of the 2015 at ANZ Stadium ...
McNamara belives Origin is no longer RL’s pinnacle
England coach Steve McNamara feels that State of Origin is no longer the absolute peak of rugby league.
Cronk’s inclusion crucial for Queensland, insists Smith
Queensland skipper Cameron Smith thinks that Cooper Cronk‘s presence in the Queensland side is vital to the Maroons’ chances of success in this year’s State of Origin series.
Daley admits NSW still fear Queensland
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has acknowledged that the Queensland side still has the ability to inspire fear, despite their advancing collective age.
The NRL Digest: DCE dramas, Doggies bro and blue murder
John Davidson takes his weekly look at the NRL…
Campese backs Austin for Origin
Former NSW stand-off Terry Campese believes his replacement in the number 6 jumper at the Canberra Raiders, Blake Austin, was unlucky to miss out on selection for State ...
The NRL Digest: Magic Moylan, Smith’s concerns and problematic Parra
John Davidson casts an eye over all the action from round 10 in the NRL…
New South Wales name Origin team
New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has confirmed his selection for State of Origin I, to be played at ANZ Stadium on May 27.
NRL to help Pacific nations by reforming Origin eligibility rules
The NRL is set to review its international and State of Origin eligibility rules, in an effort to boost the development of the Pacific island nations as viable ...