July 2018 – Page 3

Code Wars: Why proposed rule changes in AFL can only help the NRL in ongoing battle

18 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Anyone that says there isn’t a code war between the NRL and AFL can keep their heads in the sand. That’s their prerogative. Anyone with half a brain however will acknowledge

Kiwi legend Mannering to call it quits

18 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Zealand Warriors legend Simon Mannering will officially retire from the NRL at the end of the season 2018 with an announcement set to be made later today. Mannering just recently stood down from Kiwi

Hall of Fame: Iconic figures Walters and Moir overlooked for modern day greats

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BY A.J NASH The81stMinute Call Team’s head commentator and editor of the81stminute.com Curtis Woodward has called on the NRL to review how they evaluate the Hall of Fame ballot after all six players announced to

Luke Lewis announces retirement

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BY A.J NASH Former Australian and New South Wales representative Luke Lewis has announced that 2018 will be 18th and final season in the NRL after announcing his retirement on Fox Sports’ NRL 360. Lewis

Is there a new crisis gripping rugby league or are the merchants just getting really desperate?

17 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Outrage! Crisis! The world is ending! Rugby league is dead! There must be an investigation! Where’s the consistency!? All code for click bait, of course, but don’t let that stop you

WATCH: Drunken Fox Sports presenter hijacks charity event

16 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Fox Sports and Sky News presenter Greg Thomson has been stood by his employers after a drunken rampage whilst hosting a charity event. Yes. It happened. Check it out below:

Wayne Bennett blames Origin for Brisbane’s shock loss to New Zealand Warriors

16 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has blamed his team’s 26-6 loss to the New Zealand Warriors on State of Origin. The Broncos only had four players involved last Wednesday but said build-up to the rare

Massive change in Arthur Beetson Medal polling

16 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

AFTER ROUND 18 Andrew Fifita 21 Kalyn Ponga 20 Gareth Widdop 16 Shaun Johnson 15 Damien Cook 15 Cameron Munster 14 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 14 Cameron Smith 14 James Maloney 13 Jake Trbojevic 13 Daly Cherry-Evans

RLIF calls out the ARLC over announcement of international fixtures

13 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Rugby League International Federation has called out the ARLC over its announced plan for future international fixtures. Read the RLIF statement below: The RLIF (Rugby League International Federation) today reacted with surprise to the

Broncos insider confirms the future of young gun Jamayne Isaako

12 July, 2018 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY A.J NASH Gun Brisbane Broncos youngster Jamayne Isaako isn’t going anywhere and will re-sign soon with the powerhouse Queensland franchise. That’s according to a Broncos insider who has told the81stminute.com recent reports the Kiwi

Month: July 2018