May 2017

Old Captain Cameron contradicts himself in puzzling response to retirement

31 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN Excuse the legendary Cameron Smith for contradicting himself. The Queensland captain has played 39 games for his beloved Maroons but gave a puzzling response when asked when he’d pull down the curtain

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Top 30 Origin Hard Bastards!

30 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

If you missed our countdown on Twitter (that’s @the81stminute for those playing at home), here it is! https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869419481503735808 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869420340132196352 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869420907705417728 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869421569059061760 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869422491671842816 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869423266145763328 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869424086056706049 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869424821729280000 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869425967021694979 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869427003627155456 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869428127918825472 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869429416509587456 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869430236487720961 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869431492518174720 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869432265205465090 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869433450209484800 https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/869434636736151553

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WATCH: Sam Moa calls out opponent for fight after match

30 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It seems former Sydney Roosters prop Sam Moa has taken a whole bunch of angry pills since returning to the Super League. Check him out below calling out an opposition Hull player. “After the game,

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I’d be happy to move back to the wing for Slater: Darius Boyd

30 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland fullback Darius Boyd says he would have happily switched to the wing to accommodate legendary custodian Billy Slater. Writing for Fox Sports on the eve of State of Origin I – Boyd admitted he

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WATCH: Insane MCG brawl

29 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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Laurie is a legend but must fall on his sword if Blues lose three straight series

29 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

@woodward_curtis If rugby league coaches live and die by results, New South Wales State of Origin Coach Laurie Daley is hanging from a cliff by nothing more than a couple of fingers. The Canberra legend

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Wests Tigers confirm Lolohea signing

29 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Tui Lolohea has officially joined Wests Tigers effective immediately and has signed until the end of 2019. “On behalf of everyone at Wests Tigers I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Tui to the

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Remember coopercronk.com? 20 weird, wonderful and downright odd quotes from the man himself

29 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN Cooper Cronk is a different kind of cat. He is one of the best halfbacks to play the modern game but he’s also out there and isn’t afraid to be himself. Leading

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Steele Sports Medal – Round 12

29 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

After Round 12 Paul Vaughan 15 Cameron Smith 15 ——————————— Mitchell Pearce 14 Gareth Widdop 12 Sam Burgess 11 Josh Papalii 11 Corey Norman 10 Matt Moylan 10 Jake Trbojevic 10 Darius Boyd 9 Felise

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Kimmorley tipping a Blues victory but pressure still on Coach Laurie Daley

29 May, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former New South Wales halfback Brett Kimmorley is expecting a Blues win on Wednesday night but days the pressure is on coach Laurie Daley to wield the axe if Queensland dominate. “I’m looking forward to

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