January 2016

Parramatta’s Nines skipper Norman says fun first priority for the Blue and Golds

31 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Parramatta half Corey Norman has been named captain of the Eels’ Auckland Nines squad and says while winning the tournament would be a great start to the year, fun was just as high a priority.

“It’s not an excuse but a realisation that I need help”: Pearce

29 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Embattled Sydney Roosters co-captain Mitchell Pearce has fronted the media for the first time since Australia Day where a video went viral of the halfback abusing a female home owner and her pet dog. “I’d

New Parramatta recruits making an impact for coach Brad Arthur

28 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Parramatta Eels are one of the real dark horses for 2016 after one of the most impressive recruitment drives in recent history. Kieran Foran, Michael Jennings, Beau Scott and Michael Gordon are all now

Reynolds ready to take on extra responsibility while Hodkinson is just happy to be on the field

28 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canterbury five-eight Josh Reynolds says he has no issue being the elder statesman in his new playmaking partnership with Moses Mbye. Former halfback Trent Hodkinson is now at Newcastle and Reynolds is ready to take

Mitch Pearce shouldn’t be sacked: Matt Elliott

28 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former NRL Coach and Sydney Roosters Assistant Matt Elliott has come to the defence of troubled captain Mitchell Pearce saying the lewd viral video that has sent the rugby league world into meltdown shouldn’t cost

Sky the limit for Sea Eagles, Kennedy named best trainer at the Raiders

28 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Manly enforcer Martin Taupau has not ruled out a premiership for the Sea Eagles in his first campaign for the club since switching from Wests Tigers. Taupau joins fellow big name recruits Nate Myles,

The devil’s dance continues as Mitchell Pearce caught in viral dog act

27 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Sydney Roosters halfback and skipper Mitchell Pearce faces the sack or at the very least heavy sanctions after a video went viral that could end his Australian football career. On Wednesday night a video was

Roosters release statement on Mitchell Pearce

27 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Sydney Roosters have stood halfback Mitchell Pearce down from all training after a video surfaced online of the New South Wales playmaker. The much publicised video shows Pearce verbally abusing the owner of the

Review to be resolved by end of February: Sharp

24 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Parramatta Chairman Steve Sharp says the independent review into 2014 salary cap dealings should be completed by the end of February with the Eels and NRL at loggerheads over almost $500,000 in fines. “Just a

Ropati says Warriors and McFadden deserve time despite pressure

24 January, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Zealand Warriors great Jerome Ropati says coach Andrew McFadden deserves time as the team works on their new combinations in the opening rounds of the competition. Rumours suggest McFadden’s head is already on the

Month: January 2016