There are just 4 teams remaining at this late stage of the competition, with a few surprises in the fixtures that are taking place. Regardless, the quality of rugby league has been high throughout the tournament and it is only going to get better at this point, with all 4 countries keen to feature in …
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2017 Rugby League World Cup – Quarter Finals
Following an entertaining first 3 weeks of action, the superior teams have progressed to the next round of fixtures. There are no surprises to the teams that will feature this week, aside from Tonga finishing at the top of their group following an upset win over New Zealand last week. Despite several one-sided matches, the …
2017 Rugby League World Cup – Week 3
Fiji v Italy Fiji enters into the third week of fixtures as the highest scoring team in the competition, amassing 130 points against Wales and the USA. They were hardly difficult matches but the way in which they executed ensured that they were noticed and they will want to record another dominating win here. Italy …
2017 Rugby League World Cup – Week 2
France v Australia The Australian’s are overwhelming favorites for this game following their opening victory over England. Many agencies are not taking bets on the Kangaroos, with the belief that this is a forgone conclusion; well supported by the loss France suffered to Lebanon on Sunday. The short turnaround into this game only increases the …
2017 Rugby League World Cup – Week 1
Australia ($1.13) v England ($6.00) The Kangaroos are strong favorites for this game and to take out the competition overall, rightly so given the strength of their squad and level of experience. Despite being the defending Champions, the scares are still evident from when they lost the tournament when hosting back in 2008. They are …
NRL 2017 Grand Final – 2017
It has been a long and arduous season; after starting with 16 teams, we are left with just two, who have earned the right to fight for the 2017 NRL Premiership. It is ironic that the two teams featuring entered into the Finals at opposite ends of the Top 8; regardless, they have fought their …
NRL Finals Week 3 – 2017
Melbourne Storm (1st) v Brisbane Broncos (3rd) The Storm powered their way into Week 3 with a strong victory over the Eels that was a lot closer than most were thinking. Having won the game in such a manner will serve them well moving forward, refocusing them on what lies ahead and making them aware …
NRL Finals Week 2 – 2017
Brisbane Broncos (3rd) v Penrith Panthers (7th) Things didn’t go according to plan leading into the Finals for the Broncos, with key players ruled out and therefore, unavailable for last weeks match. In the end, their presence could’ve been beneficial, as the Broncos were overcome by a 74th minute try to Latrell Mitchell to lose …
NRL Finals Week 1 – 2017
Sydney Roosters (2nd) v Brisbane Broncos (3rd) The Roosters assured themselves of second spot on the ladder amid a very close match against the Titans. Playing from behind in the second half, the Roosters were pushed to score 2 converted tries and a penalty goal with 10 minutes remaining to capture a 4-point win over …
NRL Round 26 – 2017
North Queensland Cowboys (7th) v Brisbane Broncos (3rd) The Cowboys kept their season alive last week, breaking a 4-game losing streak when coming from behind to beat the Tigers on the road. The win couldn’t have come at a better time for them and they have just about assured themselves of a spot in the …