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Perrett Chasing that Premiership Ring

9 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Canterbury veteran Sam Perrett says the personal anguish of never winning a premiership is driving him as the Bulldogs prepare for an elimination final against St George Illawarra on Saturday. “It’s really exciting. It’s another

Stewart Departing NRL for France

9 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

This Sunday’s elimination final could be South Sydney forward Glenn Stewart’s final match in the NRL after it was announced the legendary Manly forward had signed a contract with French club Catalans from 2016. Coach

Beale: Sharks Have a Different Feel in Camp

9 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Cronulla’s Kiwi international Gerard Beale has told the media at Remondis Stadium that the Sharks are ready to forget their last round hiccup against Manly and step it up against defending premiers South Sydney on

Knights Officially Announce Brown Signing

9 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Nathan Brown is officially the coach of the Newcastle Knights after signing a three-year deal which was announced today at Hunter Stadium. “The key for us is to look at our strengths and not worry

Brisbane Blair the Secret Weapon Against Cowboys

9 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane Broncos’ secret weapon in the 2015 finals may be the underrated Adam Blair who has roared back to career-best form since joining the Broncos from the fledgling Wests Tigers. “My job’s simple and for

Ennis Says Dragons can Beat Doggies

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Former Canterbury captain Michael Ennis says the Bulldogs can be beaten if St George Illawarra are willing to flex their muscle. “I think the Dogs with their really big forward pack, that can be their

Water Bottles, Big George, Allah, Buddha and Those Mad Kids at the NRL

8 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Rugby league was once a simple game played for simple pleasures played by tough, uncompromising men. As the world and its technologies expand, we the people, become dumber. Our concentration spans are pulverised, our own

Thurston Cleans up With Four Awards

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Johnathan Thurston is a two-time The81stMinute Player of the Year after taking out the award, presented by Ultimatesportsmemorabilia.com.au, for the second consecutive year. The North Queensland skipper beat out Sydney’s Roger Tuivasa-Sheck by four votes

Cowboys Remember Roosters Finals Loss in 2014

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North Queensland forward Gavin Cooper says his team has not forgotten their loss to the Sydney Roosters in last year’s finals and says it’s the perfect example of what they can’t do again in 2015.

Rabbitohs Still Have the Desire to Defend Crown

8 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Rabbitohs captain Greg Inglis has warned his Finals opponents that he is feeling fresh and has backed South Sydney coach Michael Maguire despite the champions spluttering into the playoffs and face Cronulla in an elimination