Brisbane Broncos (4th) v Canberra Raiders (6th) Given their respective standings on the competition ladder, it is surprising the form that each team will take into this match. The Broncos generally struggle during the Origin period, but not many expected them to be upset by the Warriors last week. Their slide has seen the performance …
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2016 State of Origin Game 1 Preview
After regaining the title last year, the Maroons head into this season as outsiders in the first match but favorites to take out the title overall for the second consecutive year and the 10th time in the past 11 years. Having two matches played in NSW is an advantage to them, however they will still …
2016 NRL Round 12 Preview
Brisbane Broncos v Wests Tigers The Tigers would be excited by the fact that they are fortunate to meet the Broncos right before Origin 1. This has meant that the Broncos lose 6 players to Origin duty, the most of any team. Fortunately, they still have 3/4 of their spine present, while still having a …
2016 NRL Round 11 Preview & Bets
South Sydney Rabbitohs (10th) v St George-Illawarra Dragons (8th) The Rabbitohs returned to the winner’s circle in dramatic fashion last week, overcoming their recent poor form and the emotional environment of Pirtek Stadium, to steal the lead with 3 minutes to go. That win uncovered a few positional changes that may work for them in …
2016 NRL Round 10 Preview & Bets
St George-Illawarra Dragons (11th) v Canberra Raiders (7th) An old rivalry resumes normal proceedings in the NRL after the Representative Round and fans of the Raiders could not be happier to be faced with this fixture. The Dragons are coming off a 16-point loss to the Warriors on the road, a match where they were …
Representative Round
Australia v New Zealand There is a break in normal proceedings this weekend, with a Test Match between the top two ranked teams in international rugby league. This test has struggled in recent years to gather much interest and with the much publicised issues with the Eels this weekend, the game has almost taken a …
2016 NRL Round 9 Preview & Bets
South Sydney Rabbitohs (11th) v Wests Tigers (14th) Both sides head into this match sensing a strong opportunity to break their losing streaks or risk having their season over before it has begun. The Rabbitohs were handed their second straight loss in Queensland and their third since their last victory, as the Broncos class outmuscled …
2016 NRL Round 8 Preview & Bets
Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs The Broncos head into this match following one of their largest wins in recent memory, a 53-nil whitewash of the Knights at Suncorp Stadium. Even with a day less to prepare for this game, they will be full of confidence and ready to turn out a similar result. This …
2016 NRL Round 7 Preview
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles v Parramatta Eels The Sea Eagles host the Eels in a long-awaited matchup since Kieran Foran left last year and interestingly, it is the first match for the Eels away from either Pirtek or ANZ Stadium. The Sea Eagles were great last week, comprehensively beating the Warriors on their home turf …
2016 NRL Round 6 Preview
Brisbane Broncos (1st) v St George-Illawarra Dragons (14th) The Broncos flexed their muscles last week aagainst the Titans, showing their opponents what it takes to be competitive in the NRL. The Titans were not without hope, however the Broncos appeared to be always in control of the match with their speed and execution. Their halves …