Month: June 2021

Will Kalyn Ponga ever reach his true potential in rugby league or will he ‘chase his dream’ of running out in an All Blacks jersey?

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Will Kalyn Ponga ever reach his true potential in rugby league or will he ‘chase his dream’ of running out in an All Blacks jersey?

The81stMinute June 10, 2021

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga is racing the clock to play some part...

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“It was terrible”: Maroons legend at a loss as to how Queensland come back from 50-6 demolition

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“It was terrible”: Maroons legend at a loss as to how Queensland come back from 50-6 demolition

The81stMinute June 10, 2021

Queensland State of Origin legend Paul Vautin has hammered the Maroons after their embarrassing 50-6 defeat at...

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New outright leader in Beetson Raudonikis Medal after State of Origin Game I

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New outright leader in Beetson Raudonikis Medal after State of Origin Game I

The81stMinute June 10, 2021

3: Tom Trbojevic (NSW) 2: Latrell Mitchell (NSW) 1: Jarome Luai (NSW) BEETSON RAUDONIKIS MEDALAfter State of...

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Warriors to make long-awaited return home to Auckland to play Bulldogs in round 22

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Warriors to make long-awaited return home to Auckland to play Bulldogs in round 22

The81stMinute June 9, 2021

The New Zealand Warriors are officially heading home with the club hosting Canterbury in Auckland in round...

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‘Confident, unpredictable’ rookie could be the x-factor tonight for New South Wales says Blues legend

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‘Confident, unpredictable’ rookie could be the x-factor tonight for New South Wales says Blues legend

The81stMinute June 9, 2021

New South Wales Blues assistant and state legend Craig Fitzgibbon has lauded rookie five-eigth Jarome Luai as...

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20,000 litres of beer and rum, thousand pounds of beef shipped into Townsville for epic State of Origin I event

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20,000 litres of beer and rum, thousand pounds of beef shipped into Townsville for epic State of Origin I event

The81stMinute June 8, 2021

BY STAFF WRITERS Townsville has never seen anything like it – State of Origin is putting the...

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One of the ‘all-time great wingers’: Brett Morris announces immediate retirement from the game

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One of the ‘all-time great wingers’: Brett Morris announces immediate retirement from the game

The81stMinute June 7, 2021

Sydney Roosters veteran Brett Morris has announced his immediate retirement from the game at the age of...

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‘Doesn’t have that aura’: Paul Gallen takes cheeky swipe at Townsville stadium ahead of historic Origin clash

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‘Doesn’t have that aura’: Paul Gallen takes cheeky swipe at Townsville stadium ahead of historic Origin clash

The81stMinute June 7, 2021

New South Wales Blues legend Paul Gallen has taken a cheeky swipe at the people of Townsville...

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Ben Hunt rushed into Maroons squad to replace injured hooker Reed Mahoney

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Ben Hunt rushed into Maroons squad to replace injured hooker Reed Mahoney

The81stMinute June 7, 2021

The Queensland Maroons have rushed Ben Hunt into their Origin squad after getting a special exemption from...

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Beetson Raudonikis Medal – Round 13

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Beetson Raudonikis Medal – Round 13

The81stMinute June 6, 2021

BEETSON RAUDONIKIS MEDALAfter Round 13, 2021 Nathan Cleary 18Tom Trbojevic 16Clint Gutherson 16Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 14Will Kennedy 14Daine...

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