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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
NRL AnalysisNRL Analysis
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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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
Manly Warringah Sea EaglesManly Warringah Sea Eagles
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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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NRL Round 10 Review: Knights Look The Goods, Four From 50 & Storm Win

NRL Round 10 Review: Knights Look The Goods, Four From 50 & Storm Win

It might be time to take the Newcastle Knights seriously following another impressive win in Round 10 of the 2026 NRL season.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
NRL Notepad: 3 Things From Dolphins v Bulldogs
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NRL Notepad: 3 Things From Dolphins v Bulldogs

The Bulldogs halves, Katoa's lack of counting stats and more infringements defined the first game of Round 10.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Round 9 Review: That Obstruction, Knowles Passing & Brown Looking Like A Halfback

NRL Round 9 Review: That Obstruction, Knowles Passing & Brown Looking Like A Halfback

Round 9 is in the books for the 2026 NRL season, and obstruction decisions are back in the news cycle...

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Analysis: Why Standing Tackles Kill
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NRL Analysis: Why Standing Tackles Kill

The play before the highlight is the focus for us ahead of Round 9 of the 2026 NRL season.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Round 8 Review: Broncos Draw Up A Beauty, Tedesco For Origin & Storm Depth Issues

NRL Round 8 Review: Broncos Draw Up A Beauty, Tedesco For Origin & Storm Depth Issues

The points piled up in Round 8 of the 2026 NRL season, and it isn't necessarily a good thing as questions from those in prominent positions are finally being asked.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
Newcastle KnightsNewcastle Knights
NRL Notepad: Knights Halves & How They Will Link Up
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NRL Notepad: Knights Halves & How They Will Link Up

The Knights halves have chopped and change more times than I can count in recent years, but Dylan Brown is locked in long term.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
NRL Round 7 Review: Early Field Goal, Tigers Attack & Super Sasagi

NRL Round 7 Review: Early Field Goal, Tigers Attack & Super Sasagi

Round 7 is in the books for the 2026 NRL season, and Simi Sasagi is still one of the best centres in the competition.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
Manly Warringah Sea EaglesManly Warringah Sea Eagles
NRL Notepad: Cowboys v Sea Eagles
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NRL Notepad: Cowboys v Sea Eagles

I watched this one so you don't have to.

Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver
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NRL Notepad: Deciphering A Press Conference
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NRL Notepad: Deciphering A Press Conference

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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