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Fijian government enters the race to become NRL expansion club

26 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Fijian government has reportedly entered the race for an NRL expansion license. According to Triple M’s Brent Read, the government would offer tax breaks to potential sponsors. Several regions are currently in line to

‘Has become an effort role’: Tallis calls on Rabbitohs to switch Latrell Mitchell to centres after 0-3 start to season

26 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL icon Gorden Tallis has called on South Sydney to switch superstar Latrell Mitchell to the centres as scrutiny intensifies on the team and Mitchell after an 0-3 start to the year. “There’s talk that

‘You can’t stop in the line’: Premiership-winning captain defends Bunker after Jake Trobjevic controversary

26 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Premiership-winning Cronulla captain Paul Gallen has defend the Bunker after Manly was controversially denied a try in their four-point loss to Parramatta on Sunday. The Eagles broke clear through the centre of the field via

Beetson Raudonokis Medal 2024 – Round 3

25 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Beetson Raudonokis Medal 2024 After Round 3 6 Dylan Edwards6 James Tedesco6 Scott Drinkwater5 Zac Hosking5 Ryan Papenhuyzen5 Luke Brooks4 Viliame Kikau4 Reece Robson4 Tom Trbojevic3 Victor Radley3 Jamal Fogarty3 Tom Hazleton3 Josh King3 Bryce

‘He’s a role model’: NRL CEO Abdo defends Latrell after “tough and honest” meeting at HQ

21 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has met with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell at the game’s headquarters at Moore Park on Wednesday night after several incidents involving Mitchell caused a stir including his four-letter tirade on

‘Drowned by speculation’: Time for Shane Flanagan and his Dragons to zip it, batten down hatches and let footy do the talking

20 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis New St George Illawarra Dragons coach Shane Flanagan had a fairly low base to be compared to when he came into the job at the Red V at the end of

Rival clubs circling Dean Hawkins ahead of South Sydney’s blockbuster showdown against Roosters

20 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New South Sydney Rabbitohs halfback Dean Hawkins has plenty to think about this week ahead of his side’s blockbuster showdown with fierce rivals Sydney Roosters on Friday at Allianz Stadium. Hawkins is in the side

Benji wasn’t wrong picking boom youngster Galvin but selections around him and way team played has already let other players down

18 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Ahead of Wests Tigers’ first match of their 2024 campaign – the rugby league microscope firmly found itself on rookie coach Benji Marshall and his decision to start veteran recruit Aidan

‘Rocket put under them’: Broncos legend praises Wayne Bennett for Dolphins back flip

18 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane Broncos legend Corey Parker has praised his former coach for Redcliffe Dolphins’ incredible return to form against St George Illawarra on Sunday night. The Dolphins were thrashed by North Queensland in round one but

‘Just like State of Origin’: Former NRL CEO challenges game to bring in second New Zealand club

18 March, 2024 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Look out Perth and Papua New Guinea! Momentum is now with a South Island New Zealand bid with former NRL CEO David Moffat joining the South Island Kea bid. “If the opening game of the