Origin stars in hot water for ‘ugly’ acts
Two mainstays of the Queensland Origin side have learned their fates after both were cited for dangerous contact during Saturday’s games.
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Cowboys need to find their mojo, and fast
North Queensland have six days to rediscover their mojo, or the Cowboys risk a season slipping away before the end of the Origin period.
Season saved by exactly who you’d expect
Newcastle’s fortunes have turned on a dime as fiery fullback Kalyn Ponga returned to the fray and inspired a huge win over the Cowboys.
The superstar ready to help Maroons regain lost pride
His return has given Newcastle a huge boost. Could Kalyn Ponga’s magic also rub off on Queensland and help prevent an Origin series clean sweep?
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Partner’s fears if Barba dumped
Ben Barba’s partner has pleaded with the North Queensland Cowboys not to sack him over an alleged public domestic violence incident at a casino.
Players must drive solution: Beattie
ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie says rugby league needs players to pull it out of its tailspin on violence against women.
Barba’s exit could bring Valentine home
Ben Barba’s sacking could open the door for NFL hopeful Valentine Holmes to join North Queensland if his American dreams collapse.
Barba ban isn’t black and white
Without pre-empting any action by the NRL it would seem Ben Barba has run out of chances in Australia. But a life ban wouldn’t just affect him, it would affect his whole family, writes MIKE COLMAN.
Buzz: Barba must be banned for life
The NRL has no choice when it comes to sacked North Queensland fullback Ben Barba – he must be banned from the league for the rest of his life says PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Greenberg: Barba won’t return under my watch
NRL boss Todd Greenberg has promised to rub Ben Barba out of the game for good after North Queensland sacked the wayward star amid domestic violence allegations against his partner Ainslie Currie at a Townsville casino on Australia Day.
Barba sacked: Alleged domestic violence incident
North Queensland have sacked star signing and former Dally M winner Ben Barba following an alleged domestic violence incident at Townsville casino.
Fall from grace: The highs and lows of Ben Barba’s career
Ben Barba has had a chaotic and rocky career since making his NRL debut over 10 years ago. Here is a timeline of its trajectory.
NRL Physio’s 2019 casualty ward
The 2019 NRL season is fast approaching and a host of stars are racing the clock for Round 1. NRL Physio analyses the most pressing injuries.
Taumalolo makes call on Val’s NFL future
He once considered taking on the NFL himself but North Queensland’s Jason Taumalolo believes Valentine Holmes’ decision to try and make it in America is a “huge risk”.
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