Rugby League Writers

Another Crackdown… "Players getting back around a catcher is nothing new. It just took a comical photo on social media of the Parramatta Eels using one poorly thought-out interpretation to bring about another." rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-notepad-…

Wrote about set restarts - nobody knows why we got them and danged if we know how to use them. abc.net.au/news/2026-03-2…

Round 4 Preview The Notepad breaks down what is important heading into the upcoming round of the 2026 NRL Season. rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-notepad-…

NRL Round 3 Review: Bulldogs Deception, Panthers The Benchmark & Tristan Sailor Highlights “I still don't know what Gorden Tallis said to feature so prominently in the media this week, so you know there will be nothing about it here.” rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-round-3-…

What's to come this week... • NRL Film Room - Round 3 Highlights • Notes - Storm v Broncos, Eels v Dragons & Cowboys v Titans • Player Spotlight - Thomas Jenkins • The Pipeline - Tristan Sailor, St Helens • “It’s Penrith and then daylight” rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-round-3-…

@rlwriters It’s Penrith and then daylight

Mailbag 📥 We’re three rounds into the 2026 NRL season and starting to learn more about each team. What is your major takeaway from the opening weeks?

Why Teams Will Run On Last More This Season “In a time when building pressure is a focus for most teams in attack, I expect to see more teams run the ball on 5th tackle from long range in 2026.” rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-2026-fou…

Broncos Left Edge Defence “We’re going to look at what went wrong with an eye for any changes when Grant Anderson steps in as his replacement.” rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-notepad-…

The Pipeline - Joey Walsh, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles #broncos-v-eels" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-round-2-…

"Joey Walsh is a name known to most by now, but he’s been a slow burn on arrival from Rugby Union. He’s always had the physical tools to look the part in isolation, but is now adding the footy IQ to become a consistent influence in rugby union."

@TigersFaithful I'll keep a special eye out this week. Two pretty good left edges out there on Saturday night, so something is bound to pop up.

@rlwriters lads I've been hanging out my arse for some WT-related content from RLW. any coming in the preview? 🥺 sincerely, a long-time subscriber.

What's to come this week... • NRL Film Room - Round 2 Highlights • The Feature Reel: Try of the Week • Match Notes • Player Spotlight - Alex Johnston • The Pipeline - Joey Walsh rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-round-2-…

The Feature Reel: Try of the Week #the-feature-reel-try-of-the-week" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-round-2-…

"Having played two short balls down the left edge, the cue presents itself on the longside: The backrower inside the posts. That is enough to tell Grant and the Storm attack that there is room on the edge."

Round 2 Mailbag is open: Click through or comment below your biggest takeaway from the weekend of footy. rugbyleaguewriters.com/forms/82badd4b…

What's on the watchlist this week? • Balancing Tricky & Nicho • Isolating Kini In The Air • Six-Man Bench: How Are Coaches Using It? rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/nrl-notepad-…

HT | Broncos v Eels Eels: • 40% possession • 2 tackles inside opposition 20 • 22 points scored and in the lead

Breaking Down The Harry Grant Try: "I Don't Know What Happened" rugbyleaguewriters.com/p/breaking-dow…

The speed at which Grant recognises the ruck and the opportunity is incredible. We have to break it down piece-by-piece just to get an idea of what he saw in real time, and how quickly he’s able to process what is in front of him and act on it.