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Leeds boss says reduction in interchange to make NRL hookers “redundant”

20 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Leeds Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington says there could be a cavalcade of hookers leaving the NRL soon with the advent of a reduction in the interchange allowing clubs to play one dummy-half. The Super League

Smith quits as NRL CEO

20 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Dave Smith has stood down as CEO of the NRL and will finish his contract which ends in November. The decision confirms media reports that Smith was on the outer with other officials and had

Manly deal not done yet as team-mate says Taupau could be Canberra bound

20 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The81stMinute can reveal that reports Wests Tigers’ hulking forward Martin Taupau has signed with Manly-Warringah isn’t quite right and a move to the Canberra Raiders is still a possibility. We understand Taupau has agreed verbally

UPDATED: Panthers shock as club sacks Ivan Cleary

19 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Penrith Panthers have sent shock waves through rugby league by sacking coach Ivan Cleary with a year to run on his contract. “Ivan Cleary has done a tremendous job in his four years at

The Quick Tap

19 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

KIWIS RIPE FOR THE PICKING New Zealand is on their way to the United Kingdom where they will face Leeds Rhinos before a three test series against England and they will do it with

Canada beat USA again, Tonga through to RLWC, New Zealand on tour and more

18 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Tonga have qualified for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup defeating Cook Islands 28-8 at Campbelltown Stadium. The Kukis opened the scoring in the opening three minutes via Melbourne Storm youngster Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad but went

Gareth Widdop backing English fans, 49ers heap praise on Jarryd Hayne

16 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

England are now deep in camp ahead of their three test series against New Zealand and get a chance to see the Kiwis prepare when the 2008 World Cup Champions play Leeds Rhinos in a

Roosters legend Adrian Morley to play against New Zealand

15 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retiring legend Adrian Morley is already out of retirement and will play one final game against the New Zealand Kiwis. Morley debuted for Leeds Rhinos in 1995 before joining the Sydney Roosters in 2002 and

Robinson leaves Parramatta for NSW Waratahs Super Rugby

15 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Parramatta utility back Reece Robinson has signed with the NSW Waratahs rugby team on a two-year deal. “Reece will add a lot to our squad, we’re really pleased to have secured him for the 2016

Robbie Farah to play first grade round one 2016

15 October, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says Robbie Farah will be back in first grade and will see out the remainder of his contract despite a couple of months of hell for the club which originally