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1980’s cult hero Olsen Filipaina dead at 64

10 February, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Ground-breaking rugby league cult hero Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64. The Kiwi International and star of the Balmain Tigers in the 1980’s passed away at Westmead Hospital after 17 days in

English Bulldog Luke Thompson confirms he’s not returning to the Super League any time soon

9 February, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canterbury’s English star Luke Thompson has knocked a return back to his homeland on the head as he prepares for a new campaign at Belmore with the Bulldogs. The big prop has been plagued by

Legendary halfback Steve Mortimer admitted to care home as battle with dementia continues

9 February, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Australian, NSW and Canterbury legend Steve Mortimer has been admitted to a care home for a short period of time as he continues to battle dementia. As reported by Roy Masters in The Sydney

WATCH: 1980’s JAX Tyres ad starring Johnny Raper

9 February, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

A week in traction and a car crash before kick-off couldn’t keep Johnny Raper off the field for the 1967 preliminary final against Canterbury

9 February, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Rugby league Immortal Johnny Raper has passed away at the age of 82 after a long battle with dementia. One of Australian sport’s most iconic larrikins, Raper will be remembered as

Aussie comedy legend Adam Hills to host historic free-to-air Super League broadcasts in the United Kingdom

8 February, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Australian funnyman Adam Hills has been confirmed as the host of Channel 4’s Super League coverage in the United Kingdom. It is the first time Super League will be shown on free-to-air since the old

‘Clubs run the game in Australia’: Māori chairman hits out at Roosters after blocking Joey Manu from featuring in All Stars clash

8 February, 2022 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Chairman of Māori Rugby League, John Devonshire, has ripped into the Sydney Roosters and rival Aussie clubs after superstar Joey Manu was blocked from playing in the game by the Roosters. Manu is returning from

Year: 2022

1980’s cult hero Olsen Filipaina dead at 64

English Bulldog Luke Thompson confirms he’s not returning to the Super League any time soon

Legendary halfback Steve Mortimer admitted to care home as battle with dementia continues

WATCH: 1980’s JAX Tyres ad starring Johnny Raper

A week in traction and a car crash before kick-off couldn’t keep Johnny Raper off the field for the 1967 preliminary final against Canterbury

Aussie comedy legend Adam Hills to host historic free-to-air Super League broadcasts in the United Kingdom

‘Clubs run the game in Australia’: Māori chairman hits out at Roosters after blocking Joey Manu from featuring in All Stars clash

How you can support Royce Simmons as legend confirms Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

NRL’s top earner Daly Cherry-Evans is Australia’s 76th wealthiest sports star according to report

‘Relationship needs to be strong’: Walters/Reynolds combination could be most important to Broncos in years