2023 – Page 19

‘It is just the way it is’: Former Bronco says all NRL players are aware of concussion risks in the sport

8 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former NRL flyer-turned-podcaster Denan Kemp says concussions and side effects like brain damage is a risk NRL stars will always have to face and players are acutely aware of the risks involved. “It is just

‘Sooner rather than later’: Shane Flanagan confident of returning to NRL head coaching position

8 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Shane Flanagan is confident a return to an NRL head coaching position is just around the corner despite just beginning his tenure as an assistant under Anthony Seibold at Manly-Warringah. Flanagan won a premiership with

‘Change my mind every day’: Asofa-Solomona concedes Wallabies switch is on the cards

8 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona has refused to rule out a switch to rugby union and a potential switch of country allegiance from New Zealand to the Wallabies if Eddie Jones and Rugby Australia came

Almost two decade-long stoush between Rabbitohs and George Piggins is over

7 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The almost two-decade-long stoush between George Piggins and the South Sydney Rabbitohs is officially over with the club legend’s life membership to be reinstated. Piggins and his wife Nolene have been at loggerheads with the

Tyrell Sloan praises “great man” Griffin for dropping him from first grade last season

7 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St George Illawarra young gun Tyrell Sloan has praised Dragons coach Anthony Griffin for dropping him from first grade last season. There has been plenty of speculation about Griffin’s ability to connect with the rookies

Short story excerpt: Captain Charger & The Raging Bull… The Sunset Strip needs a hero

3 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS The rain was back but it was still stinking hot. Detective Lewis sat alone in his car and checked the time on his watch. 3.14am. His car sat high on Owen Road,

Dragons withdraw from negotiations to bring Brodie Croft back from the Super League

2 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

St George Illawarra have withdrawn from negotiations with former Melbourne Storm halfback Brodie Croft as a direct replacement for Junior Amone who has been scratched from the game due to an ongoing court case. According

V’landys and Abdo ‘sat on their hands for too long’ with All Stars game in the firing line: Sattler

2 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Grand final hero Scott Sattler believes the annual Indigenous All Stars will not go ahead due to the ongoing war between the NRL and the RLPA. Speaking on SEN on Thursday morning, Sattler took aim

Arrival of FIFA World Cup and a Rugby Australia resurrection can be the wake up call the NRL desperately needs

1 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 2 categories

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis High above the clouds, atop the tallest mountain in the brutal Australian sporting landscape, sit two giant codes. Bloating, spitting and snarling. With winter on the horizon, the mighty one they

Former Warriors cult hero David Fusitu’a left “scratching his head” at speculation he wants out of Super League

1 February, 2023 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Warriors cult hero David Fusitu’a has been left “scratching his head” amid reports he was unhappy at the Leeds Rhinos and wanted to return to the NRL. Whispers began last week that the winger

Year: 2023