March 2016

Sharks ready for repeat performance against dangerous Wests Tigers

31 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Jayson Bukuya wants his Cronulla Sharks to play the way they did against the Melbourne Storm last weekend and believes a similar performance will be enough to beat Wests Tigers this Saturday at Campbelltown. “We

New Knights ownership fading by the week says former Newcastle captain

31 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Newcastle captain Tony Butterfield says the chances of finding a new Knights owner are dwindling by the week as the first grade continues to fall further into the abyss. Writing for The Newcastle Herald,

Weary Broncos paying full respect to little brother Titans ahead of Friday clash

30 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Alex Glenn believes Brisbane’s derby clash with the Gold Coast Titans will be no walkover and has praised Gold Coast’s impressive start to the season. The Broncos travel to CBus Super Stadium to face little

Barba back in business as fullback repays the faith to Cronulla coach

30 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In-form Cronulla fullback Ben Barba has thanked coach Shane Flanagan for selecting him to start the season over Jack Bird and Valentine Holmes. Many believed Barba’s day in the starting side were numbered after spending

‘If I live forever I’ll win the lotto eventually’: The perils of picking Mitchell Pearce for Origin

30 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Let’s get this straight right off the bat. The New South Wales Blues need Mitchell Pearce like a kick in the head. Some might have you believe, including the highly-respected Rugby League Week, that the

NRL contract? No thanks, I’d rather up pick up rubbish: Vunakece

29 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Sydney Roosters’ ‘Garbo Man’ prop Eloni Vunakece has admitted he isn’t looking for a full-time NRL contract and would prefer to keep his job picking up rubbish for Leichhardt Council. “It’s everyone’s dream to secure

Dugan says ‘gun’ Tedesco is ready for State of Origin

29 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In-form Wests Tigers custodian James Tedesco has received the stamp of approval from an unlikely source – the man he’s trying to oust as New South Wales Blues fullback Josh Dugan. Tedesco has been one

Round 5 Teams and Tips

29 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

SEA EAGLES v RABBITOHS THURSDAY NIGHT BROOKVALE OVAL Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Brett Stewart 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Jamie Lyon 4. Steve Matai 5. Tom Trbojevic 6. Dylan Walker 7. Apisai Koroisau 8. Nate Myles 9.

Milford defends halves partner Hunt after classic one-point win over Cowboys

28 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Anthony Milford has defended Brisbane halves partner Ben Hunt for his sluggish start to the new season. Milford kicked the winning field goal in the Broncos’ 21-20 win over North Queensland. “Last year I had

New star Paulo happy to help out Eels in 8-0 win over Wests Tigers

28 March, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Rising prop Junior Paulo says he has been working tirelessly on effort areas that eventually helped him lead Parramatta to an 8-0 win over Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium on Monday. Paulo polled points in

Month: March 2016