NRL Finals – Page 18

Townsend’s message to big Papa: Bring it on

9 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend is ready for a blitzkrieg from Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii when the Sharks and Raiders clash tonight at GIO Stadium. The hulking Papalii will be sent at the little playmaker

Ivan backs Nathan’s Panthers to overcome struggling Bulldogs

9 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has backed his son’s Panthers to overcome Canterbury in the second elimination final on Sunday at Allianz Stadium. Writing for The Roar, Cleary believes Penrith’s style will get them across

Yes we’re ugly but who says we can’t beat the Broncos: Bird

8 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Greg Bird concedes the Gold Coast Titans are ‘tough and ugly’ but says the Titans can upset Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. “I’ve pretty much felt like an underdog all year round,” Bird said on Thursday.

Bennett gives credit to Henry and Annesley for turning Titans ship around

8 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Wayne Bennett has praised Gold Coast Chief Executive Graham Annesley and coach Neil Henry ahead of their elimination final tonight at Suncorp Stadium. While the attention will be on new Titans recruit Jarryd Hayne, Bennett

Egg-gate: Cowboys players fall fowl of police, may crack against eggceptional Storm

8 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The rugby league world is shell shocked today and North Queensland’s finals campaign in tatters after reports surfaced a number of players had been caught throwing eggs at cars in Townsville on the eve of

Which international sports franchise is your NRL club?

7 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

And then there were eight. Week One of the 2016 NRL Finals series kicks off this weekend with fans across the country dreaming of premiership glory in the first weekend of October. We thought we’d

An open letter to all Panthers and Bulldogs fans

6 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In the 1994 NSWRL Finals series five semi-finals were played at the Sydney Football Stadium. Interestingly, Canterbury-Bankstown was the only side representing the southern side of the Harbour Bridge with the series also including Manly-Warringah

Minor premiership epics: Five classic finishes to the NRL season

31 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

On Saturday night at AAMI Park, Melbourne Storm host Cronulla-Sutherland with the winner securing the minor premiership for season 2016. It has been a rollercoaster ride to the finish with the Storm unable to lock

Greenberg says golden point is here to stay despite resistance

23 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has laughed off suggestions by Canterbury coach Des Hasler to golden point is headed for the scrap heap at season’s end. Instead, Greenberg said golden point was here to stay but

Sharks, Raiders, Titans: The fairy tale NRL Grand Final we really want to see

23 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It was once unthinkable, once unspeakable and only the bravest diehards dared dream it. But for once, the underdogs are making the big wigs at NRL HQ nervous. Conspiracy theorists will have you believe that

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