October 2016

Lodge return means toothless NRL has no choice but to green light Foran and Carney

31 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Legendary writer Stephen King once said, “The trust of the innocent is the liar’s most useful tool”. Well, Todd Greenberg, hammer us into the wall with your biggest sledge hammer, the innocent

England robbed: Johnson field goal missed!

31 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Shaun Johnson was the star for New Zealand once again breaking England hearts in their opening Four Nations clash. The halfback scored an intercept try before sealing the 17-16 win with a field goal from

Hodgson defends skipper Burgess after forgettable finish in 17-16 loss

31 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

English hooker Josh Hodgson has come to the defence of his captain Sam Burgess after their loss to New Zealand on the weekend. Burgess was strong in the first half but had two moments in

Fifita knocks back Knights and re-signs with Super League club

31 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

David Fifita has knocked back advances from NRL battlers Newcastle to ink a one year extension to stay at Super League club Wakefield. “I am really excited to get an extra year under my belt

Five players to watch at the Four Nations

28 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY JACOB BROWN For the first time in a while, this Four Nations has the potential to be the best yet. Australia, England and New Zealand all seem capable of winning the competition and Scotland

Kidwell sticks solid in selections for England showdown

28 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Kiwi coach David Kidwell has stuck solid with the team that went down to Australia in Perth 26-6 for their opening match of the Four Nations against England. “I’m really happy with how the boys

Free spirit Jamal back just in time to save rugby league

27 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD “Here I go again on my own – goin’ down the only road I’ve ever known! Like a drifter I was born to walk alone, and I’ve made up my mind, I

Lachlan Coote speaks ahead of showdown with Kangaroos

27 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Listen to Scotland’s biggest threat to the Kangaroos, Lachlan Coote, speak ahead of the Four Nations opener this weekend: @nthqldcowboys star Lachlan Coote proud to represent his mum's Glaswegian family in #4Nations – starting

I was “very privileged” and I resented my dad: Mitchell Pearce

27 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Mitchell Pearce has revealed that resentment toward his famous father, Balmain Tigers icon Wayne, may have attributed to the demons of his own career and went as far as to say he

NRL Halloween: Are these tricks or treats?

26 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Month: October 2016