RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP

World Cup qualifier: USA coach concedes Cook Islands’ NRL experience will be tough to beat

13 November, 2019 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS USA Hawks head coach Sean Rutgerson has conceded his side face an uphill battle in their clash this weekend against the Cook Islands in Jacksonville, Florida. The winner will lock in the

“Most powerful image I’ve seen”: Matt Johns hails Taumalolo

5 December, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Former Australian five-eigth Matthew Johns says the sight of Tongan forward Jason Taumalolo surrounded by his teammates in the semi-final pre-match is the most powerful image he’s ever seen in the game. “The moment I

England set for historic Test match in Denver, USA

1 December, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY STAFF WRITERS The Rugby League World Champions could be playing a Test match in Denver, Colorado if England upset Australia tomorrow in Brisbane. According to a report from Sky Sports in the United Kingdom,

WATCH: Kangaroos down England 13-12 in 1977 final

27 November, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

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Grounded Kangaroos happy to play back-to-back in Brisbane

27 November, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Australian vice-captain Boyd Cordner says playing back-to-back games in Brisbane will help the Kangaroos against England in the Rugby League World Cup final this Saturday. Their opponents have travelled as far as Perth and New

Fiji captain Naiqama praises “team player” Hayne

24 November, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Fijian captain Kevin Naiqama had nothing but praise for superstar playmaker Jarryd Hayne ahead of their huge semi-final at Suncorp Stadium. Some say Hayne’s move back to Parramatta in the NRL is already a done

Positional Team of the World Cup (so far)

13 November, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

BY SCOTT DILLON FULLBACK: ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK RTS finds space somehow. The @NZRL_Kiwis are back in it!#NZLvTON 22-24 with 7 minutes to go.#RLWC2017 pic.twitter.com/HhgK9HmwUT — Rugby League World Cup 2021 (@RLWC2021) November 11, 2017 WING:

Kiwi superstars says New Zealand “blew it” against Tonga

13 November, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

New Zealand’s superstar halfback Shaun Johnson says the Kiwis blew their chance of hosting a home semi-final after their shock loss to Tonga on Saturday. Tonga finished top of their group sending New Zealand to

Kangaroos set for tropical Samoan showdown in Darwin

13 November, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Australian captain Cameron Smith admits the unknown of Darwin will play a part in the Kangaroos’ preparations ahead of their quarter-final against Samoa this weekend. Muggy conditions are expected to greet the World Champions who

Jillaroos name three captains ahead of World Cup

9 November, 2017 The81stMinute 0 Comments 1 category

Ruan Sims, Steph Hancock and Renae Kunst will co-captain the Australian Jillaroos in the upcoming Women’s World Cup starting this Thursday when the Jillaroos face Cook Islands in Cronulla. “The World Cup campaign is like

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