Nick Tedeschi, Author at TAB NZ Punters Lounge

From The Couch: NRL Round 15

This is your weekly dose of NRL truth-telling, as tipster and rugby league raconteur Nick Tedeschi tears through the good, the bad and the indefensible, with absolutely no regard for bruised egos. The Madness of Laurie Daley It is quite incredible that in a race for the worst NSW coaches in a field that includes Brad Fittler, Laurie Daley is the runaway winner for the most inept. In his first five series he at least had the restraint – or more accurately a different rort – with Bob Fulton advising. Now the NSW coach has free rein and that has…

2026 State Of Origin Game II | Preview & Tips

17 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

Match Preview New South Wales jumped to a 1-0 series lead in the most extraordinary of circumstances, needing some fortuitous luck and a questionable decision to send Kalyn Ponga off to claw back a 20-0 deficit to win in the final minute with a miraculous James Tedesco catch. The Blues left with the win but the Maroons were the better team and left with both the moral victory and the cover. It is quite extraordinary that the Blues again go in favoured given the disparity in coaching ability that was there for all to see as New South Wales started…

NRL Tips & Preview | Round 15

13 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

There are just five games on the schedule in Round 15 with all of the Origin stars absent from action but we still have some fascinating games including two Top 8 matchups that will have a major bearing on September. South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos 9:50pm Thursday | Accor Stadium, Sydney Under 50.5 ($1.90) The best total of Round 15 is unquestionably the under in the opening clash between Souths and Brisbane. Both teams are missing key attacking weapons with Latrell Mitchell still sidelined for Souths while Reece Walsh leads a long list of outs for Brisbane. These teams…

NRL Refs Stats That Matter | Round 15

13 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

If you’re not factoring in the referee, you’re missing an edge. Nick Tedeschi breaks down the key officiating trends that matter for Round 15. South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos 9:50pm Thursday | Accor Stadium, Sydney Brisbane +6.5 @ $1.83 & Over 50.5 @ $1.90 Grant Atkins Souths are 6-13 with a 6-13 cover record Brisbane are 11-10 with a 14-7 cover record The over has hit in six of the last 10 Atkins games The over hits at 55.4% when a 6.5+ favourite The over hits at 56.6% when a Top 8 team plays a team outside the Top…

From The Couch: NRL Round 14

11 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

This is your weekly dose of NRL truth-telling, as tipster and rugby league raconteur Nick Tedeschi tears through the good, the bad and the indefensible, with absolutely no regard for bruised egos. The Mid-Season Report Card We have reached the halfway point of the season so it is time for a mid-season report card. Brisbane Broncos (D-)Record: 5-8 (12th) Assessment: Brisbane’s title defence has been utterly horrific, hampered at first by injuries but now just defined by mediocrity. Reece Walsh is playing with fear and not a lot of respect for his teammates. Ezra Mam has been going so bad…

NRL Tips & Preview | Round 14

5 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

We have a stunning weekend of action with rivalry games and compelling matchups across the board starting with Manly and South Sydney on Thursday, the four Queensland teams meeting each other on Saturday and the week finishing with the Bulldogs and Eels on the King’s Birthday (Australia) Monday. Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs 9:50pm Thursday | 4 Pines Park, Sydney Manly -4.5 ($1.98) Manly and South Sydney make for a highly compelling matchup to open Round 14 with the Sea Eagles getting back Origin duo Haumole Olakau’atu and Tolutau Koula while the Bunnies welcome back David Fifita, Campbell…

NRL Refs Stats That Matter | Round 14

5 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

If you’re not factoring in the referee, you’re missing an edge. Nick Tedeschi breaks down the key officiating trends that matter for Round 14. Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs 9:50pm Thursday | 4 Pines Park, Sydney Under 50.5 @ $1.90 Adam Gee Manly are 11-10 with a 9-12 cover record Souths are 8-7 with a 9-6 cover record The under is 13-8 in Manly games The under is 11-4 in Souths games The under is 9-3 in 2026 The under hits at 54.4%when there is a favourite of 4 or more Adam Gee has been an incredible under…

2026 US Women's Open | Tips & Preview

4 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

The second major of the year is upon us and we hit a familiar course with the Riviera Country Club, host of the Genesis on the PGA Tour, hosting its first major since 1995 and its first female major full stop. Nelly Korda goes in the hot favourite while Maja Stark looks to defend her crown. Key Stats/Skill Set Required Strokes Gained: Tee To Green Ball Striking GIR Scrambling Strokes Gained: Around The Ground Strokes Gained: Putting Driving Distance Par 5 Scoring Bogey Avoidance The Riviera Country Club is a time-honoured course celebrating 100 years. Designed by George C Thomas and William P Bell, it is a classic…

From The Couch: NRL Round 13

4 Jun • Nick Tedeschi

This is your weekly dose of NRL truth-telling, as tipster and rugby league raconteur Nick Tedeschi tears through the good, the bad and the indefensible, with absolutely no regard for bruised egos. Being Kissed On The Andrew Hick Should Not Blind The World To Laurie Daley’s Ineptitude and the Blues Failures For 60 Minutes New South Wales lead the State of Origin series 1-0 and are now heavily favoured to claim the 2026 series but the result should not cover up the reality: Until Queensland were reduced to 12 men, they led 20-6 and were cruising to a win in…

NRL Tips & Preview | Round 13

30 May • Nick Tedeschi

Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles 10:00pm Friday | Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney Manly +1.5 ($1.85) The Kieran Foran era at Manly has been nothing short of astonishing. Not only have the Sea Eagles won and covered seven of eight on his watch but have had the best defence in the NRL over the last eight weeks. Their attack has not suffered either with Manly posting 32 or more in four of their last six. Manly are legitimate title contenders and assuming Tolutau Koula and Haumole Olakauatu backup as expected, they look an extraordinary price as marginal outsiders. Cronulla have…