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Time catching up to Thurston who won’t play rep footy after 2017 World Cup

21 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Johnathan Thurston has shocked the rugby league world by revealing he would be stepping down from all representative footy after the 2017 World Cup. The great halfback said he couldn’t see himself playing in 2019

Daley reveals why he won’t throw Cartwright and company into the lion’s den

21 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales legend and current coach of the Blues Laurie Daley has admitted to why he is reluctant to give rising talents like Bryce Cartwright and James Tedesco their debuts before time. Daley himself

Handyman Medal

21 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

After Round 15: Jason Taumalolo 17 Cooper Cronk 17 Shaun Johnson 17 Ryan James 17 Anthony Milford 16 Johnathan Thurston 15 Andrew Fifita 15 Josh Reynolds 15 Cameron Munster 13 Cameron Smith

Gallen won’t stand aside for fresh blood if Game III is a dead rubber

20 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Outgoing New South Wales leader Paul Gallen says he wouldn’t stand aside for fresh blood if Game III in Sydney was a dead rubber. There are reports that the NRL fears a crowd of under

Hey Blues! Get ready for a Maroons blitzkrieg

20 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Queensland’s legendary skipper Cameron Smith has hinted that a blitzkrieg early in Game II is part of the gameplan to then win the game late for the Maroons. “We just need to start better than

Monday Night Football

20 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Gold Coast Titans 30 (Luke Douglas, Anthony Don, Josh Hoffman, Ryan James, Nene Macdonald tries; Tyrone Roberts 5 goals) def. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 10 (Jorge Taufua, Brayden Wiliame tries; Apisai Koroisau

Corey Parker rides into the sunset still at the top of his game

20 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

He has appeared in two grand finals for the Brisbane Broncos, won the premiership in 2006, worn both the Australian and Queensland jersey and is still considered one of the best forwards in the National

Johnson praises embattled Roosters after Warriors 12-10 win

19 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Shaun Johnson has praised the Sydney Roosters after his Warriors escaped with a 12-10 on Sunday at Mount Smart Stadium. Johnson received three Handyman Magazine Medal points but it wasn’t easy going for the Warriors

Tamou says pressure on Blues players not the coach

19 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Wales prop James Tamou has defended coach Laurie Daley amid calls the mentor’s job should be reviewed if the Blues lose Game II at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday. “It’s not all on him

Sunday Football

19 June, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Warriors 12 (Shaun Johnson try; Issac Luke 4 goals) defeated Sydney Roosters 10 (Mitchell Aubusson, Connor Watson tries; Sio Siua Taukeiaho 1 goal) at Mt Smart Stadium. Crowd: 14,026. Handyman Magazine Medal:

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