NRL GRAND FINAL

Bromwich says 2007 and 2009 Storm premierships still stand

29 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Kiwi International and leader of the Melbourne Storm forward pack Jesse Bromwich has no doubt how many premierships Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith have won. History shows the Storm were stripped of their 2007 and

It’s a great storyline no matter the winner: Ricky Stuart

29 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart wouldn’t mind seeing either Melbourne or Cronulla win the big dance on Sunday night. The Raiders were eliminated by close friend Craig Bellamy’s Storm in the preliminary final. Stuart also

Lost in the light: Forgotten figures of grand finals

29 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD NRL Grand Final day can be the stuff of legend. For a lucky few, all their wildest dreams come true. Whether it’s Johnathan Thurston’s field goal, Benji Marshall’s flick pass or

Tagataese downplays rugby switch and backs faith to keep him at Cronulla

29 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Unsung Cronulla Sharks Sam Tagataese wants to stay in the Shire despite previously meeting with the NSW Waratahs rugby club. “It’s definitely still in my heart,” Tagataese told foxsports.com.au. “I’ve built some good relationships here

Storm assistant coach shuts down Cameron Smith referees conspiracy

28 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retired Melbourne prop and current forwards coach of the Storm Jason Ryles has a good reason why Cameron Smith has the ear of the referees – he’s the Australian captain. Much has been made of

Embracing grand final week will only help the Sharks: Buderus

28 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

2001 premiership-winner Danny Buderus says embracing grand final week is the best way to tackle the nerves ahead of the biggest match of the season. “The Sharks already look as though they’re focused on their

Panthers Holden Cup gun ready to cap off a remarkable 2016 season

28 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It has been a whirlwind season for Penrith Panthers Under 20’s Dean Blore. With Nathan Cleary moving into first grade and Jarome Luai sitting out almost two months due to suspension – Blore has been

Young forwards have made a big difference: Ryles

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne Storm’s forwards coach Jason Ryles says the difference in 2016 has been the rise of Melbourne’s younger brigade. “A lot of the guys collectively have been very consistent together,” Ryles said. “The younger guys

Parker backs mate Ennis to win grand final in his last game

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Retiring Brisbane legend Corey Parker is backing mate Michael Ennis in the grand final this Sunday. The lock forward defend Ennis saying ‘The Menace’ was a completely different bloke off the field. “Chalk and cheese,

Thirteen years is a long time between drinks for old Panther

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Veteran Luke Lewis hasn’t appeared in a grand final for thirteen years. That night, the Penrith Panthers beat the Sydney Roosters to claim rugby league’s bigger prize. “Thirteen years, it’s a long sip between drinks

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