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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

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

An open letter to all Panthers and Bulldogs fans

6 September, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

In the 1994 NSWRL Finals series five semi-finals were played at the Sydney Football Stadium. Interestingly, Canterbury-Bankstown was the only side representing the southern side of the Harbour Bridge with the series also including Manly-Warringah

Minor premiership epics: Five classic finishes to the NRL season

31 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

On Saturday night at AAMI Park, Melbourne Storm host Cronulla-Sutherland with the winner securing the minor premiership for season 2016. It has been a rollercoaster ride to the finish with the Storm unable to lock

Greenberg says golden point is here to stay despite resistance

23 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg has laughed off suggestions by Canterbury coach Des Hasler to golden point is headed for the scrap heap at season’s end. Instead, Greenberg said golden point was here to stay but

Sharks, Raiders, Titans: The fairy tale NRL Grand Final we really want to see

23 August, 2016 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

It was once unthinkable, once unspeakable and only the bravest diehards dared dream it. But for once, the underdogs are making the big wigs at NRL HQ nervous. Conspiracy theorists will have you believe that

Green the Real Secret Weapon Behind Cowboys

30 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

North Queensland Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston has paid coach Paul Green the ultimate compliment saying he is the reason the Cowboys are ready to claim their maiden NRL premiership. “The club has been such a

Boyd: You Can’t Stop RTS

20 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Brisbane fullback Darius Boyd says you can’t stop Sydney Roosters superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, only limit him ahead of their preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium. “He’s always on the ball and is going to get 20

Granville Ready for Showdown with Smith

20 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Make no mistake. Saturday night’s clash against Melbourne’s Cameron Smith is the biggest match of Jake Granville’s short career. Granville, one of North Queensland’s unsung heroes in 2015, is ready to go to another level

Ikin Defends Storm’s Wrestling Ways

16 September, 2015 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Brisbane and North Sydney playmaker Ben Ikin has defended the Melbourne Storm and their wrestling tactics saying the Storm are simply good at what they do. ‘From a coaching perspective, Craig Bellamy does many

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