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Applying Elo ratings to rugby league teams far and wide.

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Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · Jun 16

Here's the men's international ratings for the start of the 2025.

#international #rugbyleague #rankings #elo #ratings for men - 2024 end.

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 15h

Aside from that, this Ireland-Nigeria match is finely-balanced. Ireland managing to keep on top of the strong Nigerian pack, but not quite managing to make the breakthrough themselves either.

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 16h

Watching women's rugby league matches make me think that having a ball half a size smaller would improve things greatly. It just looks a little unwieldy for many players.

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 16h

Ireland v Nigeria in Canada just starting now; the hosts playing Fiji afterwards. #rugbyleague

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Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 2d

First match I went to (I think). I'd forgotten NZ won!

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 2d

Sounds like a good battle earlier too, Kiwis 24 Toa Samoa 18. #rugbyleague

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 2d

As for the newer clubs, both #Midlands #Hurricanes and #Goole #Vikings in their first season posted a new high mark. #rugbyleague

I expect Goole to surpass this in their second season, although with them being mixed into a stronger division, there'll be tough days. [2/2]

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 2d

We've had another season to add to the records, therefore we've got some updates to teams' best season. Three teams surpassed their previous best; two of them with modern origins, one a bit older. You can probably guess who that is. [1/2]

Best ever Elo ratings by club, up to Altrincham.

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 4d

I'd suggest that gives at least one of London, Oldham and others a very strong chance of sneaking into the 14 next time. [2/2]

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 4d

Also, it appears that gradings will decide all positions for 2027 in #SuperLeague .

Some continuity seems to make sense, even if the gradings themselves might need improvement. [1/2]

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Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 4d

So, it was the broadly sensible outcome in the end, as sensible as moving to 14 was ever likely to be anyway. #rugbyleague

Next stop, #Wembley for the #rugbyleagueashes

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Dr Victoria Dawson @vsdawson.bsky.social · 5d

*Taps the sign* 😉
pca.st/episode/28bf...

172. 'Rugby League is Dying' - the history of a meme

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Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 5d

If people keep saying that, it'll come true. Aye, there are problems, but there are a lot of positives too.

As for Bradford, it seems to be a big gain on the financial side of things.

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Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 5d

Can someone check if they were still posting on Twatter after this? I suspect they might have been.

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 5d

A tad melodramatic!

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 5d

Might be nonsense on stilts, but there you go. #rugbyleague #SuperLeague [2/2]

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 5d

The current situation for next season.

Not sure what the rumour mill is saying at the moment, but my expectations for the chances of promotion tomorrow are something like:
London Broncos 80%
York Knights 70%
Toulouse Olympique 45%
Another club altogether 5% [1/2]

Putative Super League 2026 line-up and ratings, ahead of the announcement tomorrow.

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1895.bsky.social @1895.bsky.social · 6d

Club Grading 2025

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Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 7d

Accounting for inflation, the class of 2025 is about 147 points better, meaning about a 70% chance of beating their older brethren on a given day. #rugbyleague [2/2]

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 7d

As an aside, #HullKR 's average rating this season has just topped 2300, which is historically excellent. Their championship-winning team of 1985 rated 2009. [1/2]

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 7d

#HKR also finish top of the Elo ratings at this side of the world. #rugbyleague [2/2]

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 7d

And just like that, the domestic season is done in the UK. #HullKR are champions for the first time since 1985, and well-deserved it is too. Good to see a new name on the #Superleague trophy for the first time since #Leeds won it in 2004, not for the want of trying by various losing finalists. [1/2]

Final Elo ratings for #RugbyLeague #SuperLeague 2025.

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Six_Again @sixagain.bsky.social · 8d

The Squads have been announced

The anticipation is building

England 🆚️ Australia

If anyone needs any advice/info for the upcoming 2nd Test at Bramley Moore don't hesitate to ask.

We'll do our best to help with anything about Travel/Food & Drink/Accommodation etc

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Paul Morris @xlcchelt.bsky.social · 7d

The supposed rumour of a meeting between the NRL and DAZN to take control of Super League, has been met by the coup leaders saying "not over our dead bodies will we give up control now to you".

#SuperLeague #RugbyLeague

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...

RFL close to selling stake in expanded Super League to private equity

The Rugby Football League is in advanced talks after receiving multiple investment offers to buy into Super League

www.theguardian.com

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Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 10d

Economies rise and fall depending on where Nigel Wood decides to buy his suits.

Anyway, well done #hullkr ! #slgf #rugbyleague

Rugby League Ratings @rugbyleagueratings.bsky.social · 10d

Right, suppose it's time to find out whether the village pub will put the Grand Final on for me...