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1am Monday morning Four Nations time slot beats UFC, A-League and NBL

14 November, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN It is time to get real now that the NRL and AFL seasons are over. We’re headed toward December which means GWS and Sydney Swans are distant memories again (they’ll be forgotten

Kiwis open training session at Murrayfield cancelled by Scottish Rugby Union

9 November, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

According to a report from the New Zealand Herald, the Kiwis open training session on the hallowed home of Scottish rugby union, Murrayfield, has been cancelled. The training session will now be conducted behind closed

Widdop dropped, Cronk rested, JWH injured: Four Nations teams

4 November, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD ENGLAND Wayne Bennett has dropped England’s veteran playmaker Gareth Widdop for their clash with Scotland this weekend. He has been replaced by Wigan’s George Williams. “I’ll try to stay as close to

Johnson field goal went over: Tohu Harris

2 November, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Tohu Harris has come to his team’s defence saying Shaun Johnson’s match-winning field goal against England definitely went over despite footage suggesting it went wide. “We were just surprised that people threw that out there

England robbed: Johnson field goal missed!

31 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Shaun Johnson was the star for New Zealand once again breaking England hearts in their opening Four Nations clash. The halfback scored an intercept try before sealing the 17-16 win with a field goal from

Hodgson defends skipper Burgess after forgettable finish in 17-16 loss

31 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

English hooker Josh Hodgson has come to the defence of his captain Sam Burgess after their loss to New Zealand on the weekend. Burgess was strong in the first half but had two moments in

Kidwell sticks solid in selections for England showdown

28 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Kiwi coach David Kidwell has stuck solid with the team that went down to Australia in Perth 26-6 for their opening match of the Four Nations against England. “I’m really happy with how the boys

Four Nations launch at Anfield

25 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

The Four Nations captains have hit the hallowed turf of Anfield in Liverpool for the official launch of the tournament which kicks off this weekend. #4Nations Players and media gathered @LFC today for the

Dear Australian Kangaroos: I am a traitor and I want to see you lose

21 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD Dear Australia, My name is Curtis Woodward and I am a traitor. I cannot live this lie any longer. To explain my treachery in a single sentence would be

Rugby union experience will help me lead at Four Nations: Burgess

18 October, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New captain of England, Sam Burgess, says the experience he picked up in his short time in rugby union will help him lead his country at the rugby league Four Nations. “For me I don’t

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