February 2016 – Page 5

Eels players ready to perform despite salary cap issues hanging over club

3 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Parramatta cult hero Semi Radradra has told long-suffering Eels fans that the Blue and Golds were set for a huge 2016 after recruiting well in the off season. While there are still question marks over

Auckland Nines just one injury crisis away from being punted: Fittler

3 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Legendary Rooster and Panther Brad Fittler has warned that players get nothing out of the Auckland Nines concept and are on a hiding to nothing if they were to get injured. Fittler, who famously scored

NRL trial matches in Sydney a slap in the face for struggling bush communities

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Despite grassroots bush football needing the National Rugby League more than ever more NRL trial matches in 2016 will be played in Sydney then was the case twenty-one years ago in 1995. If you are

Bennett says he’s ready to take England to the next level

2 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Legendary mentor Wayne Bennett has been announced as coach of the English national side and will lead them into the Four Nations at the end of 2016 and at the World Cup in 2017. Bennett

The best NRL teams to never play in the Auckland Nines 1998-2006

2 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Auckland Nines are this weekend which means rugby league is back upon us for another season. We’re getting itchy feet here at The81stMinute and we can’t take it any longer. So our Head Writer

We now have the depth to challenge for title: McGregor

1 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St George Illawarra Coach Paul McGregor has conceded that depth was a major problem for the Dragons in 2015 but there will be no excuses this season with the likes of Russell Packer, Mose Masoe,

Lawrence refuses to speculate on switch to Roosters ahead of the Nines

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Talented Manly-Warringah prop Brenton Lawrence has refused to speculate on a possible switch to the Sydney Roosters ahead of the Auckland Nines maintaining his focus is winning the tournament with the Sea Eagles. It has

Full Auckland Nines Draw

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Day One Time (AEDT) Match Pool 12:30 PM Roosters vs Rabbitohs Blue 12:55 PM Eels vs Storm Blue 1:20 PM Knights vs Cowboys Green 1:45 PM Panthers vs Tigers Green 2:20 PM Warriors vs Bulldogs

Month: February 2016