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Watson will play but Keary has inside running on five-eigth spot: Robinson

6 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Auckland Nines MVP Connor Watson has already been guaranteed a spot in his top 17 but it won’t be in the halves. Watson was outstanding for the Roosters on

44-year-old Wiki set for Nines showdown with current NRL hit men

3 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

If you think 44-year-old Warriors legend Ruben Wiki won’t be able to handle the Auckland Nines tomorrow – listen to this. “Hoffy (Ryan Hoffman), Simon (Mannering) and Albert (Vete) were running straight at me (at

Radradra, French, ‘Piggy’ Brown? Edwards puts pressure on new recruit Nathan Brown

3 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY RICHARD HOGAN Parramatta Eels forward and Auckland-native Kenny Edwards is desperate to get out onto the field at the Auckland Nines after four months of grueling pre-season. Edwards watched Parramatta claim their maiden Nines

The Rise, Fall, Rise and Fall of Ben Barba

2 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS The Ben Barba saga has finally come to an end with the troubled fullback signing a long-term deal with Toulon rugby union ending his time in the National Rugby League. It was a

Dragons will score plenty of points: Vaughan

2 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Recruit Paul Vaughan says the new-look St George Illawarra Dragons will score plenty of points in 2017. The Dragons have lost Benji Marshall and Mitch Rein while signing Cameron McInnes from South Sydney. They will

George Burgess finally back to full fitness for the Rabbitohs

2 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire says under pressure International George Burgess is finally back to full fitness. Burgess has struggled with form and injury in the last few seasons and was a shell of

From Australia with love: Damn you Toulon ya stinkin’ frogs!

1 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD You know that time of the night, when all you want to do is relax and watch something on the box but your partner hijacks the remote and you’re stuck watching My

I might not play rugby league again: Barba

1 February, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Ben Barba has surprised the rugby league world by signing with French rugby club Toulon on a short-term deal despite being suspended by the NRL for cocaine use. Barba is currently without a contract at

2017 Predictions: Penrith Panthers

31 January, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Penrith Panthers Coach: Anthony Griffin Pre-season: Auckland Nines February 4th and 5th, v Bulldogs February 11th, v Eels February 18th What they’ll get right: The Penrith Panthers have depth and quality

Meninga rules out picking rugby-bound Radradra for Kangaroos

31 January, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Australian coach Mal Meninga says rugby-bound Parramatta flyer Semi Radradra won’t be representing the Kangaroos again. Meninga was up front when asked by foxsports.com.au. “No I won’t be,” Meninga said. “If a player decides to