Myles Praises Rising Half Elgey
Outgoing Gold Coast captain Nate Myles has praised young half Kane Elgey after his helped steer the Titans to a much needed win over Canberra on Sunday at CBus Super Stadium. “Although there were a
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Troubled Tigers Prop Arrested
Wests Tigers prop Matt Lodge has been stood down by the club again after being arrested and charged with six counts of assault, malicious damage and stalking against his partner. The troubled 20-year-old has been
NSW Cup Proposal ‘Ballistically Idiotic’
The Seven Network’s Jim Wilson and Josh Massoud reported yesterday that the already fledgling VB NSW Cup is set for a revamp that will probably see the reserve grade format sent back to the middle
500k Not Enough for Mbye
The Courier Mail is reporting Canterbury has offered Moses Mbye a $500,000 a year deal from 2017 but it is being suggested Mbye has turned the offer down and his management wants $800,000. “This has
Panthers Coach Takes Swipe at Saints
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says his team refused to grind out victory last night while also taking a shot winners at St George Illawarra. “We didn’t respect the football enough,” Cleary said. “I don’t think
Defending Premiers Have Total Respect for Dogs
South Sydney’s star centre Dylan Walker says the defending premiers have total respect for the Canterbury Bulldogs who they defeated in last year’s grand final. “Everyone knows they’ve got a big pack, skilful halves and
Mata’utia Admits Weekly NRL Grind a Huge Challenge
Australia’s youngest ever Kangaroo Sione Mata’utia has conceded he has work to do and the weekly grind of the NRL has come as a shock to the system. “It’s been a tough season, and obviously
McGregor Defends De Belin Move Again
St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has again defended his decision to play prop Jack De Belin at halfback. Despite selecting young playmaker Drew Hutchinson in the 17, McGregor preferred De Belin. “I’m okay with
Shoulder Charge Challengers Found Not Guilty
In a historic night at NRL judiciary, Issac Luke, Aidan Guerra and Jorge Taufua were all found not guilty of committing shoulder charges from round 23. “The game is doing the right thing by trying
The Exiled: 17 Stars Headed Overseas in 2016
The annual exodus is here again. A pilgrimage of NRL stars on their way out of Australia and over to the European Super League. We here at The81stMinute have put together a squad of 17