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Hastings a better halfback than Pearce: Michael Crocker

19 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Sydney Rooster Michael Crocker has come out with a left fielder saying he believes Jackson Hastings should be halfback ahead of embattled captain Mitchell Pearce. Crocker, who won a title with the Chooks in

Leeds coach wants World Club Challenge moved as Rhinos prepare for full-strength Cowboys

19 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The coach of English Super League Champions Leeds has questioned the timing of the World Club Challenge in the lead-up to the Rhinos’ clash with NRL champions North Queensland. Brian McDermott wants the match played

Ruthless Flanagan wants Cronulla in the top four and he wants it now

18 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Coach Shane Flanagan isn’t expecting much from his Sharks players in 2016 – only a top four finish and he wants it locked up with plenty of time to spare. The Sharks were bundled out

Tigers cub Luke Brooks hits back at critics of contract negotiations

18 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Wests Tigers’ young half Luke Brooks has hit out at critics of Brooks and Mitchell Moses’ decision to put off contract extension talks with the club despite being off contract at the end of the

Rival coach says Parramatta pre-season hype will come back to bite them

17 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Parramatta captain Kieran Foran believes halves partner Corey Norman is on the same level as ex-teammate Daly Cherry-Evans. “They’re pretty similar, to be honest,” Foran said. “Corey’s a phenomenal talent. He’s as good a

Premiership-winning playmaker questions added responsibility on Matt Moylan

17 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Premiership-winning five-eight Ben Ikin has questioned Penrith’s decision to hand Matt Moylan the captaincy ahead of veterans like Peter Wallace. In a slightly surprising move, new Panthers coach Anthony Griffin handed Moylan the leadership role

Boulos distances himself from Sharp as Parramatta prepares for decision

16 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Parramatta Chief John Boulos has distanced himself from Chairman Steve Sharp’s threat to the NRL that the club would take legal action if Rugby League Central docked them competition points for their handling of Anthony

English Raider strives for improvement after massive debut season in Canberra

15 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canberra’s English hooker Josh Hodgson hit the ground running in his first season of the NRL but says being his own biggest critic will push him harder in his second full season for the Raiders.

Raiders vs Knights trial to be live streamed

15 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

JOINT RAIDERS/KNIGHTS PRESS RELEASE: Members and fans of the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights will have the opportunity to watch this weekend’s trial match Live on both clubs websites. The stream will be available on

Trials at a glance: Souths claim Charity Shield, Warriors smash Titans, Sharks and Manly draw

15 February, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Zealand Warriors 40 (Raymond Faitala-Mariner 3, Bunty Afoa 2, Semisi Tyrell 2 tries; Ata Hingano 4, Issac Luke 2 goals) defeated Gold Coast Titans 18 (Blake Anderson, Matt Robinson, Jamal Fogarty, Morgan Boyle tries;

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