Merry Christmas from LeagueUnlimited!

2017 is nearly here! With the Christmas and New Year break now upon us, LeagueUnlimited.com wishes all our readers, contributors and forum members a very Merry Christmas and a Safe & Happy New Year!

The year that was saw many surprises - not least of which was the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks securing their maiden NRL premiership. 2016 also saw LeagueUnlimited.com deliver expanded coverage across the country, with coverage of 15 major competitions across Australia and the UK. It goes without saying we thank the NSWRL, QRL, CRL and the UK's RFL for their support across the last 12 months as we strive to deliver bigger and better coverage of rugby league everywhere.

In 2017 we enter our 16th consecutive year of online rugby league news and discussion and we couldn't be more excited! It all begins tomorrow with the Super League pre-season kicking off with several Boxing Day showdowns, through to NRL trials in February, Super League kickoff, the Auckland Nines, All Stars, World Club Series... and then the NRL starts all over again on March 2! We'll bring our comprehensive coverage of all grades, with live updates of the NRL plus detailed scoring information for:

• Intrust Super Premiership NSW
• Intrust Super Cup QLD
• Ron Massey Cup
• Sydney Shield
• FOGS Colts Challenge
• QRL Statewide U20's
• Brisbane Rugby League
• S.G. Ball Cup
• Harold Matthews Cup
• Mal Meninga Cup
• Super League

As always, we'll continue to cover national and international rugby league news and events from around the globe. We're very proud to cover all major levels of the game (not just the NRL) and we hope to see that continue long into the future. For those wanting to get involved, LeagueUnlimited's 'The Front Row Forums' are there for your enjoyment 24/7. The largest rugby league discussion forums online (let's not count Facebook) underwent a major overhaul in 2016 and will continue to grow with questions answered on a wide range of subjects, as well as the usual debate and frank exchange of views.

You can also follow the latest news and match updates on social media with us, so make sure you hit follow along with 18,000+ other footy fans on our Twitter, and join the 3,700 who like us on Facebook!

Last but not least, a huge thank you to all our staff & volunteers. Our writers, our updaters, our tech team, moderators on the forums & many more - without you there is no LeagueUnlimited.com or The Front Row Forums - and your valuable time and effort does not go unnoticed. We look forward to your contributions in 2017.

As always, we are on the lookout for anyone wanting to be part of LeagueUnlimited.com. If you have any offers, suggestions or think you have what it takes to be part of the team, please don't hesitate to email us at website@leagueunlimited.com.

A safe and enjoyable holidays to one and all!

- The LeagueUnlimited.com team
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