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Leeds Win Super League, Magpies Smash Randwick in Hybrid Clash

11 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Leeds Rhinos are the champions of the Super League after downing Wigan 22-20 at Old Trafford. Rhinos five-eight Danny McGuire said the win was the best way to send-off club legends Kevin Sinfield, Jamie

Thurston’s Cowboys have no chance of winning 2016 NRL Premiership

9 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Here is a 2016 headline for you. Drumroll please. The North Queensland Cowboys will not win the NRL premiership. Yes those same Cowboys who just clinched the 2015 Grand Final in unforgettable circumstances against rivals

NRL CEO Hits Back at Critics of TV Rights Deal

8 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL CEO Dave Smith has hit back at critics of his television rights negotiations saying the NRL wanted to sign an early free-to-air deal placing themselves ahead of time. Quizzed on the matter by Phil

World Club Series 2016 to Boast Six of the Best

8 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St. Helens, not Warrington Wolves as first reported, will be the third Super League team to play in the 2016 World Club Series against North Queensland, Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters. The Saints finished the

England Rugby Coach Says Burgess not Going Anywhere

7 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has scoffed at reports that former South Sydney premiership winner Sam Burgess was set to make a switch back to rugby league. “I’ve not had any conversations with him about

Roosters Confirmed for World Club Series

7 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It has been confirmed minor premiers Sydney Roosters have accepted their invitation to play at the World Club Series in England in February 2016. Premiers North Queensland Cowboys and runners-up Brisbane will also make the

New Zealand Name Co-Captains for UK Tour

7 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Zealand has named inform Brisbane Bronco Adam Blair and incoming New Zealand Warrior Issac Luke as co-captains for their tour of the United Kingdom. The Kiwis have been hit by injury and will be

Kiwis Touring Squad Dealt Another Blow

7 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Zealand are already without Shaun Johnson, Kieran Foran, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Manu Vatuvei and now you can add captain Simon Mannering to the list. But coach Stephen Kearney isn’t worried and so he shouldn’t. The

English Bookmaker Stops Taking Bets on Burgess Move to Rhinos

6 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Dropped English rugby convert Sam Burgess may not be heading back to the National Rugby League after all with UK bookmaker Sky Bet closing betting on whether or not Burgess would sign with league powerhouse

English Superstar Linked to Newcastle Knights

6 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

There are whispers coming out of England that St. Helens superstar James Roby is set to link with Nathan Brown and the Newcastle Knights in 2016. Roby has previously turned down an offer from Parramatta