Tag: NRL

Revenge not on Taylor’s mind ahead of clash with Panthers

19 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Wests Tigers forward Elijah Taylor says revenge isn’t on his mind as he faces former club Penrith tonight in Friday night football. Taylor was sensationally dropped to reserve grade by Anthony Griffin before being released

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Kasiano intentionally kicked Parker in the head: Cronk

19 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Sam Kasiano intentionally kicked Corey Parker in the head in Brisbane’s 20-10 win over Canterbury-Bankstown according to Melbourne legend Cooper Cronk. Parker received stitches in his chin after the 76th minute incident which wasn’t penalised

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Sharks will be fine: Barba

18 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla are not done in 2016 according to Ben Barba with the fullback downplaying talk the Sharks are headed for disappointment after a couple of losses. “That’s just a bit of talk,” Barba said. “We

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Ben Creagh announces retirement

18 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Premiership-winning St George Illawarra veteran Ben Creagh has announced his retirement after succumbing to a chronic knee injury. The 31-year-old has managed just three games this season. “I have loved my time playing rugby league

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Tighest NRL competition in years: Hasler

17 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canterbury-Bankstown coach Des Hasler believes 2016 is one of the tightest competitions in recent memory and says making the top four is imperative to holding the trophy aloft. “The top-four spot is always an advantage,”

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Ken Thornett passes away

17 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

One of Parramatta’s very best, Ken Thornett, has passed away aged 78. Known as the “Mayor of Parramatta”, Thornett was named in the top 100 players in the history of the game back in 2008.

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Warriors admit they’re after fallen star Foran

16 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Embattled star Kieran Foran could end up in his home country at the New Zealand Warriors after News Corp reported that the club had been in talks with the former Parramatta captain. “When Kieran decides

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Canberra are premiership favourites: Craig Bellamy

16 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says Canberra are the premiership favourites after the Raiders beat the Storm 22-8 in Monday night football. “They’re the team [to beat] at the moment, to be quite honest. Without a

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Gallen blames Origin on Cronulla form slump

15 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla captain Paul Gallen has blamed State of Origin on his team’s form slump going into the finals. The Sharks were easily outgunned by rivals St. George Illawarra despite the Dragons hapless offensive season. “We’ve

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