The secret reason driving The Hammer’s meteoric rise
The Hammer has enjoyed the biggest week of his life with a try on Origin debut and a starring game at fullback, but there is a secret behind his continued success.
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In-demand Manu faces tough contract call
Roosters star Joseph Manu is close to the best centre in the league but rival clubs are lining up with “fullback money”.
Tears as Cowboys stars left ‘shattered’
The North Queensland Cowboys were sitting pretty after round 13 but since then the wheels have fallen off and hit the players hard.
Cowboys in tears as horror streak all but ends finals dream
The Cowboys started strong but their season is now in crisis mode after a Roosters comeback led to their fifth straight loss.
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Game on: Cronulla to match Cowboys’ Holmes offer
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Cowboys prepare bid to bring Val home
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Pre-season can get Cowboys back on track
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Pre-season guide: Injuries halt quest for NRL glory
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Hot property hits NRL’s open market
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Barba is the No.1 Cowboy long-term, says former gun
ONE of the finest fullbacks to ever play the game believes the Cowboys and Ben Barba are a match made in heaven. And he’s tipping the Man of Steel to light up Townsville for years to come.
Cowboys pick up pace in pre-season preparations
COWBOYS recruit Ben Barba will step out for his first training next Monday, quickening the pace of a North Queensland club on a mission this pre-season.
Disgraced Barba vows to ‘never touch stuff again’
AS he prepares to return from NRL exile, one-time golden boy Ben Barba has broken his two-year silence on that moment of madness following Cronulla’s 2016 premiership win.
Cowboy Barba ready to silence the doubters
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