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Podcast- Series 3 Episode 6

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A huge episode in the history of WPW, as we hear from NSW Premier and Wests Tigers fan Barry O’Farrell on events in NSW, State of Origin, and his wager with QLD Premier Anna Bligh. We discuss the Johnathan Thurston decision, and what it means for Origin Game III. We also cover Rory McIlroy’s win at the US Open, Wimbledon, and the appointment of Ross Taylor as New Zealand cricket Captain. All of that, and our usual NRL, AFL and Super Rugby coverage… listen in now!

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NRL Team Lists – Round 16

The teams have all been named for Round 16, the Women in League Round, and a crucial round for many teams looking to hang on to the bottom places in the top eight. There are some big outs for a few teams too, and with the judiciary having a big night tomorrow, there could be some major changes, mainly coming out of Townsville. So read on to get all your team news….. Read more…

Thurston charge illustrates flaws of current system

Monday brought us some major issues in rugby league, but the biggest talking point was most certainly the contrary conduct charge slapped on Cowboys, Queensland and Australian halfback Johnathan Thurston. To put it simply, the fact that Thurston could miss any football, let alone an Origin decider, for the incident in question is ridiculous. Read more…

Podcast- Series 3 Episode 5

The band is back together again this week, as the podcast returns. We talk everything in sport, from Origin, to AFL to the NBA finals, as well as another big rant from a special guest. We’re joined by some of NSW’s heroes from Game Two, including Akuila Uate, Jamie Soward and coach Ricky Stuart. Tomo also gives us an update from earthquake stricken Christchurch, and we go through all the weekend’s action from the NRL, AFL and Super Rugby. All this and more in another bumper edition of Who’s Playing Who?

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NRL Round 15/AFL Round 13/Super Rugby Round 18 Megatips

Megatips is back for another week.  We’ve got players backing up from Origin in the NRL, no Collingwood in the AFL, and the final home-and-away round of the Super Rugby. All our tipsters have found some form… Are you going to tip with them this week? Continue on to see who’s been fancied this weekend. Read more…

Adrian Considers- State of Origin Game II

June 15, 2011 1 comment

Origin Game II for 2011 is in the books. New South Wales grab a victory 18-8 that levels the series and sends it to a decider in a few weeks time. Read on to see what Adrian thought of this evening’s proceedings. Read more…

NRL Team Lists – Round 15

Origin Two will be done and dusted as Round 15 of the NRL kicks off this Friday evening. The Roosters and Raiders have the bye, which means just seven games, but there are some blockbuster clashes this week. The teams have all been named with some big names returning and missing this week, but with Origin tomorrow night, expect changes to the named sides.
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NRL Round 14/AFL Round 12/Super Rugby Round 17 Megatips

Your weekly Megatips are here! The NRL has been hit by Origin for the second time this year, and as the top 7 teams are in action this round, many clubs are going to be fielding depleted sides. Plenty of rookies will be getting their chance this round. For the AFL, it’s business as usual on the field, but we’re perhaps in the strange position that there is an even chance the Gold Coast might win? The Super Rugby is nearly at the finals stage- make sure you read David’s Top 6 preview before you put your tips in this week. Let’s get into it… Read more…

NRL Team Lists – Round 14

Another MEGA-bye round this week, with only 5 games in the lead up to Origin Game Two next Wednesday at ANZ Stadium. Interestingly though, 7 of the top 8 teams are playing this week, which means that there are plenty of teams heavily impacted by Origin selections, plenty of changes, and even a couple more making their debut. Adrian is back with some analysis this week, so read on to check out what he and Matt think of this week’s changes…. Read more…

NRL Round 13/AFL Round 11/Super Rugby Round 16 Megatips

Megatips time yet again… You know the deal, so head on in to see how our tipsters are tracking, and who they’re backing this week- we’ve even got one tip for a draw in the Super Rugby- you better believe it! Read more…