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Monsters Storm into RoBowl XV After Statement Win Over 89ers
Monsters grab a big win and advance to the Big Game.
Jun 12, 2025


ELF Week 4 Power Rankings
Rising Powers, Fading Giants, and Everything In Between
Week 4 is in the books, and the weeks ahead are already shaping up to be just as exciting. With some powerhouse teams stumbling and others finding new life, the landscape is shifting fast. Letâs take a look at who came out on top â and who made the biggest statements â during an action-packed weekend of football.
1st. Vienna Vikings
Ben Holmes bounced back in a big way, leading the Vikings with authority after a tough
Jun 12, 2025


Swiss NLA - Week 12 Power Rankings
1st. Calanda Broncos
The Calanda Broncos remain undefeated in both the NLA and the CEFL, securing their second consecutive CEFL Final appearance. Concerns about injuries to star players appear to be fading, as the team is getting healthy just in time for the crucial stretch of the season.
2nd. Basel Gladiators
The Gladiators look like the clear favorites, alongside the Broncos, to reach the Swiss Bowl. Basel has already clinched home-field advantage for the semifinal, with
Jun 12, 2025


Munich Ravens vs Stuttgart Surge: Battle of Southern Germany and Special Teams
In a rivalry that ended up closer than anyone could have expected entering the 4th quarter there were two words that really made the difference: special teams, special teams, special teams.Â
This was truly the difference in this game between German teams. Sure you could point to
Russell Taborâs inability to stick in the pocket and deliver accurately to his receivers. You could look at the lack of pressure put on Reilly Hennessey throughout the game, leading to his ability t
Jun 10, 2025


Wild Card Round IFL 2025
After the end of the regular season, the Italian Football League playoffs have finally started. The second Road To Toledo sees six teams on the field competing for a ticket to the United States of America.
Dolphins Ancona (9-1) and Guelfi Firenze (10-0) are the two best teams in the league after the regular season, so they will skip the Wild Card round and will directly play in next weekâs Semifinals, while Frogs Legnano (8-2), the two time defending champions Panthers Parma
Jun 9, 2025


ELF Week 3 Power Rankings:
Here are our Power Rankings for Week 3 in the ELF: The Vienna Vikings take the top spot after a big defensive win over Rhein Fire, who drop to third. Nordic Storm stay unbeaten at #2, while Stuttgart Surge and Frankfurt Galaxy gain ground. Teams like the Musketeers continue to show both promise and concern, while others like Cologne and Fehérvår struggle to stay afloat. With every game counting more, the playoff picture is already starting to take shape.
Jun 8, 2025


đAmerican Football NSW 2025 Preseason Power Rankings
1st. UNSW Raiders
Reigning champions, reigning expectations. The Raiders enter the 2025 season with a target on their backs after their offensive shootout win in last yearâs Waratah Bowl (70â42 vs. UTS). Quarterback play, discipline, and a fierce defensive front make them early favorites again. No team returns more chemistry or more firepower. Expect them to come out of the gate as the team to beat...
Jun 7, 2025


Italian Football League - Report Card
Ancons Dolphins : A+ (9-1)
Fantastic season for the Ancona Dolphins who dominate Girone A, the change of head coach seems to have given them greater awareness. They won both the direct clashes with Parma and edged over Legnano to get the #1 seed and enter the playoffs as favorites. Their import QB Blake Eaton has shown great ability and perseverance, together with the help of one of the best defenses we've ever seen in the IFL they'll be a tough matchup for anyone. Will they
Jun 7, 2025


BAFA Premiership Power Ranking Week 9
What better time to check in on the BAFA Premiership after a few weeks away than at the halfway point of the season? Letâs jump straight into it with a refresher of every team from top down.
1st. London Warriors
Still leading the pack is the only undefeated team left at this level, the London Warriors. A notoriously difficult team for journalists to cover, they prefer to let the results speak for themselves rather than publishing stat lines or individual accolades. Who can
Jun 6, 2025


Superserien Week 2 Power Rankings:
1st. Ărebro Black Knights
Another week, another (surprisingly) dominant Ărebro performance.
Even though the Black Knights âjustâ faced the leagueâs 8th seed, Oslo Vikings, their 52-0 win is nothing short of a real statement victory.
The Black Knights, led by Czech RB Brezina (136 Yards & 1 TD vs. Oslo), are once again a real contender for the Superserien championship.
Jun 5, 2025


The American Football in Switzerland: Between Success and Growing Pains
The Calanda Broncos have reached the final of the Central European Football League, another testament to the international class of some Swiss teams. While the ELF team Helvetic Mercenaries is still falling short of expectations, other clubs are making waves across Europe. Whether itâs tackle, flag, or 7v7/5v5 touch football: Swiss players are competing at the top level. However, why isnât success equally spread across the board? A look at the good â and not-so-good â sides o
Jun 4, 2025


IFL Season Awards Prediction!
The Italian Football League regular season is over and the Road to Toledo is starting once again.
After 14 weekends of games played, the six remaining teams will face each other in the playoffs starting this weekend in the Wild Card round. The games will see the second and third place teams from both groups on the field. That means we'll see a rematch of last year's semifinal with the Skorpions Varese hosting the Panthers Parma, whilst the Legnano Frogs will host the Giaguar
Jun 3, 2025


TKFL Week 4 Power Rankings
Week 4 in the Turkish Football League didnât have any big surprises, but we did see some more changes in the rankings. Some teams are building momentum, while others are still trying to figure things out. Weâre now past the halfway mark of the regular season, and every game is starting to feel more important.
Jun 1, 2025


AFL Week 7 Power Ranking
1st. Danube DragonsÂ
The Dragons suffered their first loss after an away game against the Prague Black Panthers. They were on quite a roll up until now, but I guess the atmosphere in the house of the defending AFL champions got to them.
2nd. Graz Giants
Moving up the leaderboard after a close win against the Vienna Vikings. Even though they were in Vienna as guests, their fans made sure to show up and destroy the Vikings'Â confidence...
May 31, 2025


CNFA 2025 â Week 6 Recap
Playoff Picture Is Set: Whoâs Ready for the Postseason?
Week 6 of the CNFA 2025 season has come to a close, and with it, the regular season wrapped up with excitement, intensity, and a clear playoff picture. After six hard-fought games, the playoff seedings are locked in. The standings remained unchanged, but the momentum heading into the postseason couldnât be more different for each team. Here's a breakdown of where the top four teams stand as we look ahead to the playoffs
May 30, 2025


Superserien Week 2 Power Rankings
1. Ărebro Black Knights
The Black Knights have been catching everybody off guard so far sitting at the top of the standings with a 4-1 record after five games.
Head coach Branko Mutic has developed an absolutely lethal rushing offense around E-Import runningback Jakub Brezina (475 Yards & 8 TD) alongside homegrown quarterback Victor Ekberg (819 Yards, 8 TD, 3 INT) and QB turned superstar WR Trevor Vasey.
Defensively the team is led by Swedish national team LB Edvin Jönsson (
May 30, 2025


ELF Week 2 Power Rankings
Another thrilling week on the field (and in the stands) brought plenty of excitement and some serious movement in the rankings. From unexpected upsets to dramatic finishes, this weekend had it all. We witnessed standout performances, rising stars, and teams stepping up when it mattered most. Itâs moments like these that remind us why we love the game. So, who made the biggest statement this week? Letâs take a closer look at the teams that came out on top!
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May 30, 2025


Italian Football League - Final Power Ranking
1st Place: Ancona Dolphins
The Dolphins have been dominant this season. An impressive 9 game win streak took them to the first place of our ranking. The last 3 games have been very convincing, especially the victory over Parma. After that win, they arrive at the playoffs as the clear leaders and favorites for the playoffs. Will they be able to finish what they started?
2nd Place: Firenze Guelfi
Guelfi finished the season the same way they started it, winning. The competiti
May 30, 2025


FFFA Wild Card Weekend
Damn, it felt amazing to see these teams back on the field after a short break. The energy is high, the stakes are real, and the road to the throne officially begins. Itâs ride or die now, and itâs kicking off in full force. All eyes were on these 2 playoff-opening matchups this past weekend.
Grizzlys - Perpignan @ Flash - La CourneuveÂ
Running back Jason Bofumba was the first to light things up, striking early with a thunderous 35-yard run that electrified the field. It wa
May 29, 2025


GFL Power Rankings Week 3
PSA: Itâs still very, very early. This list will move a lot each week â this is just a baseline to spark conversation.
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1st. Dresden Monarchs
I still have Dresden as my favorite to win the whole thing⊠buuuut Potsdam could also be in this spot. The Monarchs are looking super solid so far â Tyler Hudson has been going absolutely insane on offense. The defense could clean some things up, but I still really like this squad.
May 29, 2025
OTHER NEWS


IFL 2026 Preview
In Italy, once the NFL season is over, anticipation grows ever greater for the start of the Italian Football League.
The Italian Football League, now in its forty-fifth edition, is ready to return at the end of February, as per tradition, with plenty of players and plenty of stars, both established and emerging, ready to battle it out on the Italian pitches.
First Down Magazine, this year's Media Partner of FIDAF, will accompany you in this preview with the top names to fol
Feb 28


Does the NFL Have a Development Problem?
For several seasons now, a growing murmur has echoed through the corridors of the National Football League. The league has increasingly fast-tracked its young prospects, pushing them onto the field earlier than ever and handing them ever-greater responsibility. Some of those players never fully develop, hindered by deeper structural issues in their progression.
That trend has become impossible to ignore. In recent years, NFL franchises have entrusted rookies with enormous re
Feb 27


THE FIRST FFFA D1 POWER RANKING OF THE YEAR
Did you miss it? We did too! Here is the first power ranking of the D1 Ălite 2026âs season!
Do not mind your favorite team position this week, it's still kinda hard to figure out whoâs really good and who isn't.
1. Flash - La Courneuve 1-0
They faced a solid Leopards squad, but the scoreboard still reflected the gap between the two teams. The Flash relied on a brand-new dual threat in Keegan McCormack-Reamer (former Mercenaries QB in ELF), who was accurate and consistent w
Feb 12


The Forgotten Quarterback Whoâs Making Seattle Dream
After a disastrous start to his career, Sam Darnold was widely seen as unfit for the NFL. But over the past two seasons, he has reinvented himself, first in Minneapolis, then in Seattle. As he prepares to play in his first Super Bowl, the entire league has changed its perspective on him.
Drafted by the New York Jets with the third overall pick in 2018, Sam Darnold endured a difficult start to his career in the league. Quickly labeled a âbust,â he struggled to embody the hope
Feb 5


The AFLE Conundrum
American Football continues to make news with our friends across the pond, and there is a lot to cover this offseason. Shortly after the end of the 2025 European League of Football (ELF) season, there was an outcry from ownership for better transparency and a more democratic style of league management.
Team owners became frustrated with ELF CEO Zeljko Karajica at the helm. Money was not coming in, sponsors were not paying up, and the entire league reeked of a potential coll
Dec 19, 2025


A European Showdown in Krefeld - IFAF Final Four
After two years, the European Championship comes to a close with the first ever Final Four in Germany.
The home team, after ten years, will host a huge event in continental Tackle Football, coming back after a ban arrived as a result of problems with the old IFAF management. They will face Austria, the defending champions and the favourites to win it all.
In the other semifinal, Finland, the National Team with more continental wins than any other country, will face Italy, c
Oct 24, 2025


Portugal: LPFA XV Team Grades
Another edition of the Portuguese American Football League has come to an end, once again capped off by a televised final. It was a season of plot twists, revenge stories, and new stars who stepped onto the stage and shone brightly. And weâve now gathered all their grades.  Top of the Class Lisboa Devils â A The Devils did exactly what was expected of them: reach the final. With major reinforcements like Jordan Vieira  and Chris Thelasco , plus a culture of consistency bui
Sep 3, 2025


Britball Playoff Recap and Britbowl Preview
The sun is setting on another British American Football season, and a rematch for the ages is the final treat before the 2025 season enters the history books and the 25/26 British University American Football season can be born out of its ashes.
A new playoff format for those competing in Divisions 1 & 2 means that no teams from those divisions will be loading their car with pads and helmets to take the field at the home of British American Football at Butts Park in Coventry
Sep 2, 2025


Classroom of Champions: ELF Teams Get Their Grades
The curtain has fallen on the regular season, and as tradition dictates, the council gathers one last time. The grades are in, the exam papers have been marked, and itâs time to see which teams proudly move to the top of the class, which barely scraped a passing grade, and which will be stuck in detention until next year.
We could have done that division by division to hand out the grades, but hereâs a little spoiler for the impatient: nobody really shone across the board. Ea
Aug 29, 2025
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