October 2017 – Page 5

Cronk hammers Fifita for disrespecting Kangaroos just before announcement

6 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Incumbent Australian half Cooper Cronk has ripped into Tongan World Cup defector Andrew Fifita after the big prop turned his back on the Kangaroos to represent the Tongans at the upcoming tournament. Cronk questioned Fifita’s

Fifita and Taumalolo made pact to defect to Tonga for World Cup

6 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Andrew Fifita has revealed the pact he and Jason Taumalolo made before switching to Tonga for the World Cup. The pair made waves earlier in the week when they jumped ship from Australia and New

The best tweets from #RLWC2013

5 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS The 2013 World Cup was a major success bringing in millions of dollars for the community and organisers. The USA shocked everyone by making the quarter-final stage while New Zealand and England

Lillyman signs with Newcastle

5 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Newcastle Knights have announced the signing of 2017 Queensland State of Origin prop Jacob Lillyman on a one-year deal. “Newcastle is a good young team on the up and I’m really looking forward to

Kiwis name World Cup squad

5 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Zealand has named their squad for the upcoming World Cup with no real surprises. The Kiwis have been rocked with the recent exclusions of Jason Taumalolo, Tohu Harris and Kieran Foran while veterans Jesse

Tonga name RLWC squad

5 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Andrew Fifita has joined Jason Taumalolo as the latest defection and will play for Tonga at the World Cup according to reports. Taumalolo yesterday turned his back on the Kiwis and today it is Fifita

Taumalolo nightmare: Heavyweight Kiwis are headed for an early World Cup exit

4 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Jason Taumalolo’s defection from New Zealand to the Tongans for the upcoming World Cup could be the final nail in the coffin for Kiwis coach David Kidwell who is already missing

Taumalolo to play for Tonga at World Cup while Blair signs with Warriors

4 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In another blow for the New Zealand Kiwis ahead of the World Cup – the world’s best forward Jason Taumalolo has switched allegiances to play for Tonga according to The Daily Telegraph. The Kiwis will

“Horrified” Meninga apologies to Thaiday for snub

4 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Australian Coach Mal Meninga has apologised to veteran forward Sam Thaiday who let fly on his Instagram page on Tuesday over not being given a courtesy call after being left out of the World Cup

WATCH: Wales v Lebanon – 2000 World Cup

4 October, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Month: October 2017