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Townsend’s message to big Papa: Bring it on

9 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla halfback Chad Townsend is ready for a blitzkrieg from Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii when the Sharks and Raiders clash tonight at GIO Stadium. The hulking Papalii will be sent at the little playmaker

Ivan backs Nathan’s Panthers to overcome struggling Bulldogs

9 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has backed his son’s Panthers to overcome Canterbury in the second elimination final on Sunday at Allianz Stadium. Writing for The Roar, Cleary believes Penrith’s style will get them across

Preston Campbell calls out Jarryd Hayne and says ‘You’re the man!’

8 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Dally M Medal winner and Gold Coast legend Preston Campbell has earmarked superstar Jarryd Hayne as the man to get the Titans home tonight at Suncorp Stadium. While Campbell concedes Hayne tried too hard in

Yes we’re ugly but who says we can’t beat the Broncos: Bird

8 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Greg Bird concedes the Gold Coast Titans are ‘tough and ugly’ but says the Titans can upset Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. “I’ve pretty much felt like an underdog all year round,” Bird said on Thursday.

Bennett gives credit to Henry and Annesley for turning Titans ship around

8 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Wayne Bennett has praised Gold Coast Chief Executive Graham Annesley and coach Neil Henry ahead of their elimination final tonight at Suncorp Stadium. While the attention will be on new Titans recruit Jarryd Hayne, Bennett

Egg-gate: Cowboys players fall fowl of police, may crack against eggceptional Storm

8 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The rugby league world is shell shocked today and North Queensland’s finals campaign in tatters after reports surfaced a number of players had been caught throwing eggs at cars in Townsville on the eve of

Parramatta try goes viral – Picked up by American site

7 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Parramatta Eels are putting rugby league on the map in the United States and they’re doing it without Jarryd Hayne. Parramatta’s 62nd minute try against St George Illawarra Dragons in round 25 has gone

Which international sports franchise is your NRL club?

7 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

And then there were eight. Week One of the 2016 NRL Finals series kicks off this weekend with fans across the country dreaming of premiership glory in the first weekend of October. We thought we’d

Wighton ready for playoffs after being found not guilty at judiciary

6 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Jack Wighton just wants to get on with finals footy after being found not guilty at the judiciary on Tuesday night. The fullback was facing a four month suspension which would have scratched him from

Finucane says Melbourne must stop Cowboys big boys or else

6 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Unsung Melbourne hero Dale Finucane has no doubt about where the qualifying final between the Storm and North Queensland will be won on Saturday night. The former Bulldog says Melbourne must stop the Cowboys big