March 2021

‘Breaking the tradition of State of Origin’: Some famous words from SBW sixteen years ago should end Taumalolo temptation for V’landys

31 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis By 2005 19-year-old Sonny Bill Williams had already won an NRL premiership and was one of the legitimate stars of the competition. After just five first grade games, Williams made his

Brave Ben Hunt says he could be back for ANZAC Day blockbuster showdown against the Roosters

31 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St George Illawarra Dragons halfback Ben Hunt says he is a chance of facing the Sydney Roosters on ANZAC Day after playing almost the entirely of last week’s win over Manly with a broken leg.

Storm versus Broncos Good Friday clash to go ahead at AAMI Park in Melbourne

31 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The NRL has confirmed the Good Friday clash between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park will go ahead after the Victorian Government gave the Broncos an exemption to enter the state for

Arthur Beetson Medal – Round 3

30 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

ARTHUR BEETSON MEDALAfter Round 3, 2021 David Fifita 6Ben Hunt 6George Williams 5Hudson Young 5James Tedesco 5Latrell Mitchell 5Will Kennedy 4Isaiah Papali’i 4Ryan Papenhuyzen 3Mitch Barnett 3Addin Fonua-Blake 3Dylan Edwards 3Reed Mahoney 3Luke Keary 3Brett

‘He wasn’t born into Origin rivalry’: Meninga blasts calls for Taumalolo to play for Queensland

30 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland legend and Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has shot down talk that the Maroons should be allowed to play Tongan superstar Jason Taumalolo. It has been revealed that ARLC chairman Peter V’landys was considering relaxing

Dane Gagai could be squeezed out of Redfern as Adam Reynolds negotiations continue

30 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It has been revealed that South Sydney’s flying representative winger Dane Gagai could be squeezed out of Redfern as negotiations between the club and halfback Adam Reynolds goes on. Journalist Danny Weidler revealed to the

Roosters started with two training runs and were shook by old rivals Souths who gave them a real wake-up call

26 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis After smashing Manly-Warringah and Wests Tigers in the first two weeks of their season the Sydney Roosters may have thought they were on a roll. Their roll wasn’t anything more than

Tyson Frizell will be the biggest signing of the 2021 NRL season: Robbie Farah

24 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Kangaroos and Blues hooker Robbie Farah believes second row enforcer Tyson Frizell will be the signing of the year in the NRL. Frizell has linked with the Newcastle Knights from St George Illawarra with

The betting monster that rugby league created has now come for its players

23 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Police are quite rightfully investigating threats made to Sydney Roosters veteran Josh Morris after a fan used social media to threaten the centre after losing a bet on Sunday at Campbelltown

Two big Warriors forwards spotted on Tuesday morning in pouring rain helping old lady change tyre on her car

23 March, 2021 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Here is a feel-good rugby league story to start your day. It may not get us many clicks but it is worth sharing nonetheless. The New Zealand Warriors are currently based on the Central Coast

Month: March 2021