August 2016 – Page 2

Maguire praises sick Reynolds after starring role in win over Newcastle

28 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Michael Maguire has praised his South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds who shook off a virus to play a starring role in the Rabbitohs big win over Newcastle. “I think the whole team has been building,”

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Ricky Stuart could gift wrap Wests Tigers a finals place ahead of Sunday showdown

28 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart could gift wrap Wests Tigers a finals spot after admitting to Triple M on Sunday he could rest players from Sunday’s match at Leichhardt Oval. It would also mean the Gold

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The greatest Storm/Broncos 17 (1998-Current)

26 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

They have been two of the dominant forces since Melbourne Storm’s inception in the NRL in 1998. In the year that the Storm came in, Brisbane Broncos won the premiership. A year later, it was

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Cowboys not happy with Belmore win despite dominant performance

25 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

They may have completely outplayed Canterbury at Belmore but North Queensland coach Paul Green says the premiers aren’t back yet. “We are not there yet (top four),” he said. “I thought it was one of

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Reynolds good to go as Souths prepare for lowly Newcastle

25 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

South Sydney half Adam Reynolds says he’s ready to go despite coming off with concussion in the Rabbitohs upset win over Cronulla last weekend. Reynolds and the Bunnies play Newcastle this Sunday. “As soon as

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Former Cronulla captain Kimmorley says the Sharks are struggling

25 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Cronulla captain Brett Kimmorley says the Sharks are struggling and will have a mountain to climb this weekend against the in-form Sydney Roosters. “Three losses in a row, haven’t won over the last four

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Fizzers: Five forgettable moments at the legendary Belmore Sportsground

25 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Tonight Canterbury-Bankstown return to their spiritual home for a clash with the defending premiers North Queensland in what shapes as an absolute blockbuster. The Bulldogs don’t get many games at the grand old ground but

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Raiders title chances hit major speed bump with Austin set to miss the finals

25 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canberra Raiders’ tilt at their first premiership since 1994 has hit a speed bump with star five-eight Blake Austin suffering a hand injury at training on Wednesday. The playmaker could be out for the season

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Canterbury can’t wait for Cowboys clash in return to their spiritual home

24 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Des Hasler says Canterbury can’t wait to play premiers North Queensland in a blockbuster clash tonight at Belmore Sportsground. The Bulldogs need the win as Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston

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Bluebags prepare for their final battle with old enemy Manly this Saturday

24 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

If you get a chance, jump on Youtube and search ‘Newtown vs. Manly 1981 Semi Final’. Hit play, sit back and bask in the essence of what a rivalry really meant to rugby league back

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