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Alex McKinnon to sue NRL and young Storm prop Jordan McLean over tackle that ended his career

19 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Paralysed former Newcastle Knights player Alex McKinnon is reportedly set to sue the NRL and Melbourne prop Jordan McLean over the tackle that ended his career in 2014. According to News Corp, a letter was

LOL: Best (worst) NRL rumours on Twitter in 2016

16 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS Twitter can throw up a doozy when it comes to the NRL and the old rumour mill. We’ve trawled through to find some crackers from 2016: Rumour that Leigh ALMOST

Nigel Vagana crosses for five tries in one match

16 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In his prime, Kiwi International Nigel Vagana was the best centre in the world and this video proves it. In a match against South Sydney in 2002, Vagana crossed for a mammoth five tries. Vagana

No off season for Ricky Stuart as Raiders prepare to go one better in 2017

16 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Ricky Stuart is hell bent on making sure his Canberra Raiders continue their amazing 2016 form and it all started almost immediately after their preliminary final loss to the Melbourne Storm. The Raiders almost did

Young and old revitalising rejuvenated Rabbitohs

16 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

South Sydney Rabbitohs veteran Bryson Goodwin says the mixture of young and old is revitalising the 2014 premiers. The Bunnies boast one of the most impressive leadership grounds in the NRL with Greg Inglis, Robbie

Hall of Fame #37: Sandy Pearce

15 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

SANDY PEARCE Sandy Pearce was the first dominant hooker in Australian rugby league. Born in Double Bay, Pearce was the first ever dummy half to represent New South Wales and was the first

Doin’ the Eagle Block: Maniac Sea Eagles digital team banning their own members

15 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN We are not the type to hold a grudge here at The81stMinute. But something stinks over at Brookvale Oval. No it’s not the ground. We think it’s coming from the Sea Eagles

The Man has a point: Anthony Mundine never lost a match against Fittler or Daley

15 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Former St George star and boxing champion Anthony Mundine still believes he was the best five-eigth of his generation. Laurie Daley and Brad Fittler won premierships, captained their state and their country,

All Stars teams announced

14 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The All Stars squad have been announced for the 2017 version to be played in Newcastle in February. Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley said the concept was more than just a game. “The All

The dark arts of prescription drugs: Does someone have to die for us to pay attention?

14 December, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD In a year of truly unbelievable off-field NRL stories, Matt Cooper’s painkiller addiction admission has to be commended. He came forward, put himself in hospital, scared for his life and his young