July 2022

Bienvenu Paul Barrière – newest member of the Th81stMinute Hall of Fame and French Resister

29 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Rugby League World Cup is on a few months. And it is time to respect and appreciate the work of Frenchman Paul Barrière. After all, his name is on the World Cup trophy. In

Part 3 – 2008 to 2012: Players who made their first grade debuts and never returned to the NRL again

27 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Think of every kid that ever laced a footy boot and then consider how many of them never actually make it to top flight rugby league? So many more miss out

Land of the rising sun: When the Roosters and Sea Eagles clashed in Tokyo 25 years ago and how the Super League War made us all forget

27 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Rugby league loves talking about growing the game. Matches in Hawaii, premiership blockbusters in China and competition showdowns in Los Angeles have all died as quickly as they were thought up.

Fans blow up as Melbourne Storm ‘loaned’ Samoan International David Nofoaluma just weeks out from the finals

27 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Wests Tigers star David Nofoaluma has been “loaned” to the Melbourne Storm for the remainder of the 2022 season with the Storm desperate for an outside back to fill up their stocks ahead of the

Dragons sack assistant coaches but question marks still remain over Anthony Griffin

27 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The St George Illawarra Dragons have moved on popular assistant coaches Matt Head and Peter Gentle according to a report on The Daily Telegraph website. Head coach Anthony Griffin has been under extreme scrutiny despite

Dragon Hunt takes back outright Beetson Raudonikis Medal lead from Hynes as Tedesco looms

27 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BEETSON RAUDONIKIS MEDAL 2022AFTER ROUND 19 Ben Hunt 25Nicho Hynes 24James Tedesco 22Dylan Edwards 19Daly Cherry-Evans 19Mitchell Moses 15Scott Drinkwater 14Adam Reynolds 14Cameron Munster 13Nathan Cleary 12Jahrome Hughes 12Jackson Hastings 11Haumole Olakau’atu 11Joseph Tapine 11Latrell

Sydney Kings NBL owner Paul Smith rubbishes thoughts of buying ‘dumpster fire’ Dragons

21 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Sydney Kings NBL owner and lifelong Dragons fan Paul Smith has rubbished suggestions he is interested in purchasing St George Illawarra calling the club a ‘dumpster fire’. Speaking on SEN Sydney on Wednesday afternoon, Smith

Part 2 – 2003 to 2007: Players who made their first grade debuts and never returned to the NRL again

19 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Think of every kid that ever laced a footy boot and then consider how many of them never actually make it to top flight rugby league? So many more miss out

Beetson Raudonikis Medal 2022 – Round 18

19 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BEETSON RAUDONIKIS MEDAL 2022AFTER ROUND 18 Nicho Hynes 24Ben Hunt 22Dylan Edwards 19Daly Cherry-Evans 19James Tedesco 19Mitchell Moses 15Scott Drinkwater 14Cameron Munster 13Nathan Cleary 12Jahrome Hughes 12Adam Reynolds 11Jackson Hastings 11Haumole Olakau’atu 11Joseph Tapine 11Harry

Rugby League Hottest 100 2022 voting live!

15 July, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

Rugby League Hottest 100 2022 voting is now live! For the first time, you can vote for as many or as little songs as you like. Follow the link and start voting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZRMKJG You can also

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