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NRL Analysis: How To Watch Rugby League

NRL Analysis: How To Watch Rugby League

Rugby League is so often considered simple, but the detail is away from the ball and the focus of the cameras.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Analysis: How To Get The Defence To Travel
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NRL Analysis: How To Get The Defence To Travel

Those carries in yardage might not always look like much, but each can have a massive impact in a set if it all goes to plan.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Analysis: The Importance of a Consistent Kick Chase
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NRL Analysis: The Importance of a Consistent Kick Chase

A good kick chase isn't the most exciting element of an NRL match, but it's a key factor in deciding who wins and loses each week.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Analysis: Breaking down fullback positioning in defence
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NRL Analysis: Breaking down fullback positioning in defence

With one having his effort questioned in Round 1, I'm looking into a few different ways fullbacks might defend the line in Round 2.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
NRL Analysis: "Of all the plays we’ve done, nothing will match Oyster"
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NRL Analysis: "Of all the plays we’ve done, nothing will match Oyster"

The Penrith Panthers are four-time defending premiers, but we're going back to the 2021 Preliminary Final to break down one of their best-ever plays.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
Old-school rugby league breakdown: Kiwis v Australia in 1985

Old-school rugby league breakdown: Kiwis v Australia in 1985

Rugby League is constantly evolving, so I've gone back to 1985 to see how things looked when the Kiwis took on the Kangaroos in the second test at Carlaw Park.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver

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NRL Newsletter: Warbrick In The Air, Harrison In The Clutch & Round 17 Notes

NRL Newsletter: Warbrick In The Air, Harrison In The Clutch & Round 17 Notes

Conflicting schedules have thrown me out this week, so I've put together my Round 16 notes and added a few for the upcoming weekend of NRL action.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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Notepad: Origin Thoughts & Bulldogs Attack Indicator

Notepad: Origin Thoughts & Bulldogs Attack Indicator

The Notepad breaks down what is important heading into the upcoming round of the 2026 NRL Season.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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State of Origin Notepad: Strange Backrow, Nawaqanitawase On Debut & Why Briton Nikora Is In The Team

State of Origin Notepad: Strange Backrow, Nawaqanitawase On Debut & Why Briton Nikora Is In The Team

Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series is here with the Queensland Maroons looking to force a decider.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
NRL Notepad: Round 15 Preview
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NRL Notepad: Round 15 Preview

The Notepad breaks down what is important heading into the upcoming round of the 2026 NRL Season.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Round 14 Review: Panthers Scrum Try, How Ponga Beat The Storm Slide & Roaming Ronaldo

NRL Round 14 Review: Panthers Scrum Try, How Ponga Beat The Storm Slide & Roaming Ronaldo

Round 14 produced some of the weirdest results of the NRL season, but there is still plenty to take out of the round of footy before State of Origin takes over again.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Analysis: Marker Systems On The Line
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NRL Analysis: Marker Systems On The Line

Every team has their own wrinkles to marker policies. We're on the lookout for the differences in Round 13.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
NRL Round 13 Review: Fa'alogo In Defence, Young Down The Shortside & The Footy People Want

NRL Round 13 Review: Fa'alogo In Defence, Young Down The Shortside & The Footy People Want

There is little doubt the game is starting to be officiated differently. Unsurprisingly, the matches are more entertaining.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
NRL Notepad: Puru On Debut, Eels Reinforcements & Chances Of A Dragons Upset
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NRL Notepad: Puru On Debut, Eels Reinforcements & Chances Of A Dragons Upset

The Notepad breaks down what is important heading into the upcoming round of the 2026 NRL Season.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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State of Origin: Game 1 Preview

State of Origin: Game 1 Preview

The NRL has taken a backset to rep football with Game 1 of the 2026 State of Origin series kicking off tonight.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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Round 12 NRL Notes: Dolphins Attack The Middle & Monitoring The Rabbitohs Left Edge

Round 12 NRL Notes: Dolphins Attack The Middle & Monitoring The Rabbitohs Left Edge

It's that time of the rugby league season where the NRL takes a backseat to State of Origin. Still, there are a few things to breakdown after Round 12.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Round 11 Review: What Is Foz Ball? How The Dolphins Used Their Speed & Croker's Passing On The Up

NRL Round 11 Review: What Is Foz Ball? How The Dolphins Used Their Speed & Croker's Passing On The Up

Magic Round produced some incredible scenes for the NRL off the field. On the field, however, the scores blew out and excitement dwindled.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
NRL Notepad: Magic Round Preview
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NRL Notepad: Magic Round Preview

The Notepad breaks down what is important heading into the upcoming round of the 2026 NRL Season.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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