NRL Finals – Page 14

Tagataese downplays rugby switch and backs faith to keep him at Cronulla

29 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Unsung Cronulla Sharks Sam Tagataese wants to stay in the Shire despite previously meeting with the NSW Waratahs rugby club. “It’s definitely still in my heart,” Tagataese told foxsports.com.au. “I’ve built some good relationships here

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Storm assistant coach shuts down Cameron Smith referees conspiracy

28 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retired Melbourne prop and current forwards coach of the Storm Jason Ryles has a good reason why Cameron Smith has the ear of the referees – he’s the Australian captain. Much has been made of

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Embracing grand final week will only help the Sharks: Buderus

28 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

2001 premiership-winner Danny Buderus says embracing grand final week is the best way to tackle the nerves ahead of the biggest match of the season. “The Sharks already look as though they’re focused on their

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Cronk and Taumalolo win the 2016 Dally M Medal

28 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Grand finalist Cooper Cronk and North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo have won the 2016 Dally M Medal. The pair finished on 26 points with either playing claiming a vote to clinch it in the

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Young forwards have made a big difference: Ryles

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne Storm’s forwards coach Jason Ryles says the difference in 2016 has been the rise of Melbourne’s younger brigade. “A lot of the guys collectively have been very consistent together,” Ryles said. “The younger guys

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Parker backs mate Ennis to win grand final in his last game

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Retiring Brisbane legend Corey Parker is backing mate Michael Ennis in the grand final this Sunday. The lock forward defend Ennis saying ‘The Menace’ was a completely different bloke off the field. “Chalk and cheese,

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Thirteen years is a long time between drinks for old Panther

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Veteran Luke Lewis hasn’t appeared in a grand final for thirteen years. That night, the Penrith Panthers beat the Sydney Roosters to claim rugby league’s bigger prize. “Thirteen years, it’s a long sip between drinks

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Green credits time with Wigan for rise as dominant five-eigth

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Melbourne storm five-eigth Blake Green says he feels like he’s been at the club a lot longer than two seasons and it’s because of his time spent at Wigan under Michael Maguire. Maguire was an

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NRL Finals icon Puff Daddy speaks to The81stMinute

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY KANE AUSTIN When you think NRL Finals, there’s nothing like footy in October, Arthur Summons and Norm Provan and Thurston’s field goal. Oh and Puff Daddy. Or is that Sean Combs? Or is

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The year the light almost went out in Cronulla

27 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY CURTIS WOODWARD On Sunday night, the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks will play Melbourne Storm for the right to be named National Rugby League champions. If the Sharks can get up, it will be their maiden

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