2015 – Page 2

All Stars teams announced for February blockbuster

15 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The World and Indigenous All Stars team have been selected for their blockbuster clash in February at ANZ Stadium with few surprises. Perhaps the biggest are the additions of fringe first graders Lachlan Maranta and

Legend says Sam Burgess will be a better player in 2016

15 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL legend Brad Fittler says fewer interchanges will only make returning South Sydney favourite Sam Burgess better because he is an 80 minute player. “Sammy plays 80 minutes and at his level and the way

BUSH: Fraser Coast juniors given Melbourne Storm pathway

14 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Fraser Coast youngsters are set to benefit from a Sunshine Coast Falcons program which paves the way for a direct route into the Melbourne Storm and the NRL. The Falcons Fraser Coast Development Squad will

Press Release: Totally Rugby League joins The81stMinute

14 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It is with great pleasure that The81stMinute announces the arrival of Totally Rugby League under The81stMinute umbrella. Totally Rugby League will continue to showcase bush football and promote rugby league outposts all with a new

Jack Reed desperate to join the Auckland Nines party

10 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane Broncos centre Jack Reed says the disappointment of missing out on the Auckland Nines experience in previous seasons is driving him to star in 2016. Reed also hinted that some of the Broncos’ bigget

Hodkinson wants in at Auckland Nines

10 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Newcastle’s star recruit Trent Hodkinson says it has been tough watching his new team-mates slogging it out in pre-season training and not being out there with them. The former New South Wales playmaker has been

Panthers sign Kiwi International Hiku

9 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Penrith Panthers have announced the signing of Kiwi international Peta Hiku until the end of 2018 ending speculation on his time at Manly-Warringah. “The Panthers are delighted to secure the services of such a well-credentialed

Fittler: Quality of games will suffer with five-day rounds

8 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Rugby league great Brad Fittler believes the five-day rounds in 2016 will cause the quality of games to drop as clubs consider player burnout. “I think what you’ll find is the product will drop a little

Mundine says Broncos right fit for Roberts

8 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Speed machine and former Gold Coast centre James Roberts may not be leaving Queensland after all with media reports suggesting the classy outside back is eager to link up with Wayne Bennett and the Brisbane

Jack De Belin says he wants Saints Number 13

8 December, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

With Australian forward Trent Merrin now at Penrith, St. George Illawarra have a void to fill in their pack and Jack De Belin says he is desperate to become the Dragons’ first-choice lock forward. De

Year: 2015