Rugby League is an interesting game, with so many stories to tell, you could almost do it justice with an A to Z of Rugby League.
So we did.
During the initial stages of the Coronavirus outbreak in Australia in 2020, in a time where there was no rugby league or any sport, The Gurgler decided to embark upon an A to Z of Rugby League, highlighting as many different aspects to this game as we could.
In true style we didn’t finish it until the end of the 2021 season, but some things are worth waiting for.
But our A to Z of Rugby League isn’t a list of players or teams, we focus on things like facial hair, teams scoring zero points, best English players in the NRL and much more.
The full list of A to Z of Rugby League articles are below. Enjoy.
The Full A to Z of Rugby League
Here ‘s the quick summary of the A to Z of Rugby League. Click on the links to find out more.
A is for NRL Advertisements
A Simply the Best look at NRL ads with and without Tina Turner.
B is for Best Rugby League Broadcasters
Ray Warren or Warren Smith? Or someone ever better?
C is for Cult Heroes
Some players become cult heroes for their style, name a great beard or all of the above. We have some of the best Cult Heroes in our A to Z list.
D is for Defunct Clubs, Disused Grounds
A look into the teams and place that was.
E is for English Players in the NRL
There have been some great English Players in the NRL, and we salute the best.
F is for Best Facial Hair
Rugby League didn’t need Movember for great lip fuzz.
G is for The Green Machine
A look into the popular Canberra Raiders.
H is for Most Interesting Hair
There has been some great hair dos in the NRL, and we present the best.
I is for Interchange Players
We salute the unsung heroes off the bench.
J is for Rugby League Jerseys
We look through the notable jerseys for each NRL club.
K is for Kicking Duel
Before the kicking duel is forgotten, we remember the best and worst ever.
L is for Late Night Antics
If it is one thing NRL players are good at, it is late night antics.
M is for NRL Mascots
Mascots are an important and fun aspect for any rugby league clubs. So we salute the silent achievers.
N is for NSW Origin One Game Wonders
A selection of the finest players to play just one State of Origin game for NSW.
O is for Two Glorious Years of the Optus Cup
Remember the Optus Cup. Neither did we at first.
P is for Great Moments in PNG Rugby League
No country on earth loves their rugby league more than PNG, and we highlight their best moments.
Q is for Queensland Origin One Game Wonders
A selection of the finest players to play just one State of Origin game for Queensland.
R is for Forgotten NRL Referees
From Mogsheen Jadwat to Tony Maksoud and in between. We salute the lesser known whistle blowers.
S is for The Top Seven of Seventy
A list of the best 70 point performances of all time.
T is for Toohey’s Challenge and Other Forgotten Comps
Remember midweek competitions? Now a regular season is too much rugby league.
U is for Union v League
We try and settle the debate once and for all. Not that is a hard one.
V is for Victorian Origins
They say Melbourne is the sporting capital of the world. They have pinched a few State of Origins off Qld and NSW, so we have a quick look thought the history of Origins ibn Victoria.
W is for Western Reds
The Western Reds are fondly remembered by many from the Super League era, and here is a quick summary of who they were.
X is for Ex Clubs
With the introduction of a 17th Team in the NRL, the A to Z of Rugby League has a look backwards to some ex clubs.
Y is for NRL Youth Competition
Remember when the NRL had an Under 20’s competition sponsored by Toyota and Holden? Well take a trip down memory lane, and see how some of the current superstars went all those years ago.
Z is for Zero Premierships
The NRL Premierships have been shared among most teams. Most.
