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Roosters in Sydney’s eastern suburbs are as sexy as the Swans will ever be: Why the Chooks versus Manly crowd and Swans not selling out SCG says everything about the Harbour City

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Roosters in Sydney’s eastern suburbs are as sexy as the Swans will ever be: Why the Chooks versus Manly crowd and Swans not selling out SCG says everything about the Harbour City

The81stMinute September 23, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis On Friday night in Sydney’s Moore Park, the AFL and the NRL ran...

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In a parallel universe Nicho Hynes and Sandon Smith could have been starting halves for the Central Coast Bears NRL side this weekend but may still be opponents in 2024 grand final

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In a parallel universe Nicho Hynes and Sandon Smith could have been starting halves for the Central Coast Bears NRL side this weekend but may still be opponents in 2024 grand final

The81stMinute September 23, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Sydney Roosters halfback Sandon Smith, in the team for the remainder of the...

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“It’s a scandal”: NRL says game’s best referee Adam Gee not good enough for September footy despite giving him most blockbuster matches throughout final two months of season

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“It’s a scandal”: NRL says game’s best referee Adam Gee not good enough for September footy despite giving him most blockbuster matches throughout final two months of season

The81stMinute September 18, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis The National Rugby League and its head of elite competitions Graham Annesley is...

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Everything you need to know about the 13th annual the81stminute.com Beetson Raudonikis Medal

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Everything you need to know about the 13th annual the81stminute.com Beetson Raudonikis Medal

The81stMinute August 28, 2024

BY STAFF WRITERS We are getting to the pointy end of the season! The sun is out,...

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Code wars, Covid and the cost-of-living crisis: The Swans have won the AFL minor premiership and Giants made the top four but nobody in Sydney has noticed

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Code wars, Covid and the cost-of-living crisis: The Swans have won the AFL minor premiership and Giants made the top four but nobody in Sydney has noticed

The81stMinute August 28, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis As the days heat up and the energy of spring dances in the...

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The81stminute Hall of Fame: Ray Warren, Gavin Miller, Roy Masters, Mick Stone, 1975 Roosters, ‘Hollywood and Zorba’ among inductees

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The81stminute Hall of Fame: Ray Warren, Gavin Miller, Roy Masters, Mick Stone, 1975 Roosters, ‘Hollywood and Zorba’ among inductees

The81stMinute August 21, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis A 14th Immortal will be crowned by the NRL on Wednesday night live...

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Wayne Bennett is a liar: Rabbitohs have now signed two Dolphins while Bennett’s side is still pressing for finals footy

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Wayne Bennett is a liar: Rabbitohs have now signed two Dolphins while Bennett’s side is still pressing for finals footy

The81stMinute August 20, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Three months ago, Dolphins head coach Wayne Bennett told everyone he wouldn’t poach...

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EXCLUSIVE: Wests Tigers Macarthur referees threaten boycott after being sent home and replaced by outsiders with no explanation from NSW Referees Association one week from finals

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EXCLUSIVE: Wests Tigers Macarthur referees threaten boycott after being sent home and replaced by outsiders with no explanation from NSW Referees Association one week from finals

The81stMinute August 15, 2024

This is a Macarthur Rugby League Wrap exclusive BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Senior competitions in Sydney’s South...

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Bitten off more than they can chew: Judiciary circus has overshadowed uncomfortable reality at St George Illawarra

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Bitten off more than they can chew: Judiciary circus has overshadowed uncomfortable reality at St George Illawarra

The81stMinute August 14, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Kyle Flanagan walked into NRL HQ on Tuesday night quietly confident the judiciary...

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Nathan Cleary’s golden point comeback was GOAT but Dragons should see cracks in rusty halfback’s defensive game

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Nathan Cleary’s golden point comeback was GOAT but Dragons should see cracks in rusty halfback’s defensive game

The81stMinute July 23, 2024

BY CURTIS WOODWARD @woodward_curtis Three-time premiership-winning Penrith Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary is back and back with a...

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