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This is the fourth article in a series where I’ll name who I think were the best players to play in a grand final in each decade, focusing this time on the 1980s. The criterion I have used are: •The player must have actually played in at least one grand final, or grand final replay, […]

Last week I introduced the POPE rating, a player value model which measures the average impact of every NRL player per 80 minutes of game time. The original blueprint has been improved thanks to some very helpful feedback from Roar readers and further analysis on my part. POPE doesn’t measure every aspect of performance. It […]

On this day, Nathan Fien's Kiwi selection sparks 'Grannygate', Jack Wighton savours Dally M glory and a youthful Aussie side claims the World Nines crown.

Hayley Maddick's rise to the top via the touch football route has been full of highlights.

What would an all-time Indigenous State of Origin challenge look like? A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size With the 2021 Indigenous round just behind us, and Game 1 of 2021 Origin now tantalisingly close, what better time to consider what an all-time Indigenous State of Origin challenge would look like. Here are two teams made up of Australian Indigenous players who have represented their states in Origin. Qu...

The NRL is seeking to improve the lives of Indigenous and Torres Strait Island people, by leveraging our reach and influence to educate and improve understanding of Indigenous culture and issues among non-Indigenous Australians. Whether it’s the scoreline, metres gained, or the length of a field goal, rugby league is a game driven by numbers. ​ Let’s reframe the numbers synonymous with our game, to help educate non-Indigenous Australians about the challenges faced by many Indigenous & Tor...

V’landys bullish as champs hit out at sin bin farce NRL boss Peter V’landys is standing firm on the NRL’s crackdown on high shots, as the Broncos and Sea Eagles clash turned into a farce on Friday night. Rugby League by David Riccio, Peter Badel and Dean Ritchie 15th May 2021 11:11 AM Premium Content Subscriber only ARLC chairman Peter Vlandys has vowed to resist bowing to pressure as the NRL deals with the bac...

As part of a series of fresh looks at the grand finals of yesteryear, NRL.com revisits the 1996 decider between Manly and St George. Manly completed a superb season highlighted by an incredible defensive record to secure the clubs sixth premiership. A 12-point win over St George at the Sydney Football Stadium ended a season in which Manly conceded just 213 points in 25 matches (including finals). After conceding just 35 tries in 22 matches during the home and away season, the men from Brookvale...

The could-have-been Kangaroos: Part 1, backs A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size Over 770 players have been deemed good enough to represent Australia in rugby league internationals over the years, whether they be Test matches or World Cup games (including Super League). Many of those chosen were legends of the game, while others – whose Test careers were significantly shorter – were no less deserving of b...

As part of a series of fresh looks at the grand finals of yesteryear, NRL.com revisits the 1995 decider between hot favourites Manly and sentimental favourites Canterbury. The Manly team of the mid-90s was as dominant of any club side of the past 30 years, making the preliminary final in 1993 and 94 and making three straight grand finals between 1995-97 after finishing minor premiers in each of those three years. Coached by rugby league Immortal Bob Fulton and boasting an array of talent the en...