‘Is that what it’s come to?’: NRL’s lost the plot
The Parramatta Eels have held off a valiant North Queensland side but it wasn’t without a massive call that left fans scratching their heads.
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Major injury blow after huge loss
North Queensland’s hopes of bouncing back from last week’s horror show have taken a hit with one of their stars officially ruled out of Friday’s game against the Eels.
Records tumble in historic bloodbath
NRL fans will need some time to lift their jaws of the floor after one of the all-time drubbings came from the most unexpected of sources.
Cowboys star to return after huge court win
The Cowboys have added Luciano Leilua to their team list for Saturday night’s game after domestic violence charges against him were dropped by police.
NRL ‘absolutely staggered’ by coach’s call
Dragons talisman Ben Hunt’s 300th game did not go to plan after a single play appeared to put his side to the sword in brutal fashion.
‘I’ll crack him’: Fiery reaction to high shot
Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was involved in a heated war of words with Cowboys prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown over a high tackle.
Star ‘lucky’ not to break leg in NRL drama
The NRL world is once again trying to get its head around the hip-drop tackle after an incident in which a star was ‘lucky not to sustain a broken leg’.
‘Can’t touch them’: Legends call out NRL
Rugby league legends have been left scratching their heads after the NRL appeared to have gone over the top in continuing a crackdown.
‘Big shock’: Disbelief over NRL bloodbath
The North Queensland Cowboys’ season from hell has continued as the side’s fall from grace was laid bare against the Sharks.
Coach explains why bench players shunned
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has revealed why he made the brave decision to ignore two players who sat on the bench for 80 minutes.
Star’s ‘absolute stupidity’ defies belief
An NRL star has been blasted after risking it all with the game in the balance, delivering an absolute ‘brain explosion’ in Townsville.
Cowboys rocked by shock Taumalolo news
Things just got a lot worse for the struggling Cowboys with their most important player ruled out for at least a month.
NRL star caught out in farcical act
Warriors winger Edward Kosi has been called out by league great Steve Roach for an act no one in the footy world wants to see.
NRL world was wrong about Wayne Bennett
The Dolphins’ fairytale start in the NRL continued as the side pulled off a stunning win against all odds to continue to confound expectations.
NRL’s ‘best season ever’ goes next level
It’s hard to believe the 2023 NRL season is still just five weeks old after another jaw-dropping weekend ended in a “miracle” finish.
‘Complete’: NRL wrecking ball’s scary warning
Cowboys playmaker Tom Dearden ran riot in the second half, while Titans star David Fifita delivered a “complete” performance. BIG HITS!
Ugly tackle sends ‘distressed’ star to hospital
A New Zealand Warriors star is in hospital in Townsville after an ugly act saw him taken from the stadium on a stretcher and in a neck brace.
‘Something wrong’ as heavyweights stunned
The Warriors have snapped a drought going back almost a full year but last years’ semi-finalists have been stunned yet again.
‘Four in finals’: NRL great’s rogue prediction
The Dolphins shocked the rugby league world last weekend and one NRL great reckons Queensland could take over the NRL this season.
‘Real X-factor’: Broncos star is born
NRL greats Greg Alexander and Cooper Cronk couldn’t believe what they saw from Reece Walsh in his first game for the Brisbane Broncos.
Horror hit sends Broncos star to ‘emergency’
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater is expected to be in a fair bit of trouble after a horror hit left Bronco Corey Oates with a broken jaw.
Cowboys v Raiders: Fan pictures and match analysis
Kick-off is fast approaching at Queensland Country Bank Stadium and the atmosphere is building. See our fan pictures and stay tuned for all your match analysis from Round 1.
Cowboys star’s surprise career change
Jason Taumalolo is one of the most explosive players in the NRL, and now his power could be put to use in another sport.
Bombshell decision over NRL star’s future
Luciano Leilua has been stood down under the NRL’s No-Fault policy after he was charged over an alleged domestic violence incident.
Shock lifeline emerges for banished veteran
Rugby league veteran James Tamou is expected to shun offers from overseas to continue his glittering career in Australia.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Legend’s on-air spray
NRL legend Wally Lewis has gone absolutely nuclear after a no-call arguably cost one team a spot in the 2022 NRL Grand Final.
‘Unbelievable’: Cowboys robbed in NRL farce
The Parramatta Eels have pulled off a gutsy but controversial upset over the Cowboys to book their place in the NRL Grand Final.
Coach’s last laugh over ‘expert’ list of shame
The Cowboys were not only overlooked as genuine premiership contenders at the start of 2022 — many experts had them running dead last.
Confirmed: Star out for South Sydney
South Sydney must take on Penrith without the club’s greatest try scorer, while the Eels have sprung a selection surprise for their clash against the Cowboys.
‘They will struggle’: Thurston calls out NRL team
Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston has questioned the Parramatta Eels’ preparation for their preliminary final against his old team.
NRL called out over ‘embarrassing’ sight
Both of Australia’s biggest football codes are at the pointy end of their seasons but the NRL has been called out over farcical scenes.
Epic NRL shootout is the ‘game of the season’
Valentine Holmes was one of the Sharks’ favourite sons but a 45m dagger after 93 minutes has left him Cronulla’s biggest villain.
‘Almost a home game’: Cowboys star’s 11-year first
Chad Townsend was there for all of Cronulla’s biggest moments, but on Saturday night, he’ll do something he’s never done before.
Cowboys star has last laugh on critics
The critics came for Chad Townsend when he left Cronulla for the Cowboys and now he’s got his old team in his sights.
NRL heavyweights confirm mass exodus
The North Queensland Cowboys have been the surprise packets of the NRL in 2022 but despite finishing third the club is making changes.
‘Bending the rules’: NRL war of words erupts
Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou gave Todd Payten an “uppercut” after the Cowboys coach accused the Bunnies of time wasting tactics.
‘Off the charts’: NRL star ruptures testicle
Cowboys playmaker Tom Dearden has reportedly suffered a ruptured testicle, being rushed to the hospital for surgery on Saturday night.
‘Haven’t stopped crying’: Shattered stars pay tribute to Green
Tributes continue to flow for Paul Green as the rugby league world mourns the passing of legendary player and coach.
Thurston’s heartbreaking act after death
The rugby league world is in mourning over Paul Green’s shock death and Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston is “shattered” by the loss.
‘Petrified, bullied’: NRL ref truth exposed
The NRL admitted the Wests Tigers were robbed of two competition points but there may be more to the story than meets the eye.
NRL explains why Tigers were robbed
NRL football boss Graham Annesley has explained the massive blunder at the end of the controversial Cowboys-Tigers clash.
‘Never heard of it’: Storm explodes over NRL excuse
The NRL’s excuse after the controversial finish to the North Queensland-Wests Tigers match has been met with derision from the footy world.
NRL erupts over ‘biggest robbery in history’
NRL fans have absolutely blasted the bunker after one of the most dubious decisions ever robbed the Wests Tigers of victory.
NRL ‘common sense’ is officially dead
Commentators have been left to call for common sense once again after the Cowboys were brutally denied a try at a key moment.
Freddy ‘heartbroken’ as star’s dream crushed
A NSW star has been ruled out of State of Origin Game 3 and the hardest thing will be telling his children he won’t be playing.
New clip reveals act before referee says sorry
Extraordinary new video has revealed what really happened in the moment a Cowboys star gave an NRL referee a lesson on the rules.
Maroons’ surprise shake-up for Origin II
Queensland coach Billy Slater has made some big team changes for Game 2 of the State of Origin series with one star set to make his debut.
‘Huge blow’: Devastating news for Origin star
A Queensland State of Origin cult hero has suffered a freak warm-up injury that appears to have crushed his Origin hopes.
Cowboys star fumes as referee says sorry
An NRL referee has been forced to into an apology after being schooled on the rules by a Cowboys star in a moment “never seen before”.
Bad news for star after quitting NRL club
Luciano Leilua walked out on the Tigers to join an NRL rival, but all bets are off after a revelation that has pulled the rug out from under him.
NRL star, partner’s adorable baby news
A Queensland State of Origin star is enjoying the biggest week of his life after he and his partner shared the first photos of their big baby news.
Coach was ‘petrified’ during State of Origin
North Queensland Cowboys jet Jeremiah Nanai appeared to suffer a serious injury in the State of Origin series opener on Wednesday night.
Season as good as over for ‘disappointment’
It may only be just past the halfway mark of the season but a premiership winning coach is drawing a line through one of the teams.
Moment coach stunned stars with Origin news
Footage has emerged of the moment Cowboys coach Todd Payten informed his team six North Queensland players had been picked for Queensland.
Panthers put surprise packets in their place
The Penrith Panthers have sent the NRL one of the most brutal warnings of the season as the defending champions showed off their ruthless side.
NRL has ‘never seen anything like this’ before
North Queensland Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi has pulled off a miraculous mid-air pass to send Suncorp Stadium into a frenzy.
Wild weather not a concern for Cowboys
Torrential rain is set to test the playing surface at Suncorp Stadium this weekend, but the Cowboys aren’t worried just yet.
Blast from the past interrupts NRL presser
Cowboys coach Todd Payten is a tough customer but this unexpected phone call had the retired rugby league hardman smiling.
Why Cowboys are ‘up there with the best’
Conditions in the Top End could suit the Cowboys, but the Eels are focusing on penetrating their defence and not on overcoming the humidity.
Outrage after NRL star’s ‘sickening’ collapse
NRL greats have turned the heat up on the league and the Cowboys after no action was taken when a star player collapsed.
How Cameron Smith ‘hurt’ former teammate
The Gold Coast Titans have the chance to prove NRL legend Cameron Smith wrong when they face the Cowboys this weekend.
The NRL club letting Cameron Smith down
Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith says he feels let down by one of the NRL clubs he’d tipped to finish in the top six this season.
‘Trash’: NRL choke job is beyond belief
The Canberra Raiders’ season is slipping away from them after they blew yet another lead in a choke job that was all too predictable.
Extra motivation for Raiders this weekend
Ricky Stuart is hoping the Canberra Raiders can get a win for co-captain Elliott Whitehead in his 150th NRL game.
Footy boss, openly gay player fume at slur
New Zealand Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya has come under fire for directing a homophobic slur at a rival player in round five.
Star faces grilling for homophobic slur
Marcelo Montoya has apologised for targeting Kyle Feldt with a homophobic slur and could be looking at some time on the sidelines.
Ice cold dagger leaves star in disbelief
New Zealand Warriors prodigal son Shaun Johnson has shown once again why his former club wanted him back so badly.
Cowboy Hess ruled out of Warriors clash
The North Queensland Cowboys will be without hard-hitting forward Coen Hess when they take on the Warriors this Friday.
‘They cheat’: Gus, Gal clash over NRL ‘bias’
North Queensland coach Todd Payten’s comments over referees’ preferential treatment to the best players and teams have sparked some fierce debate.
Unspoken NRL truth opens ‘can of worms’
Todd Payten’s explosive post-match press conference after Saturday night’s loss to the Roosters has given voice to an unspoken NRL belief.
Coach unloads on NRL bias after triple sin bin
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has slammed NRL officials after his side’s loss to the Roosters as his side had to deal with three sin bins.
Broncos ‘monstered’ by teenage prodigy
A star was born at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, with Cowboys young gun Jeremirah Nanai scoring a hat-trick against the Broncos.
NRL star’s awkward answer next to coach
Cowboys superstar Jason Taumalolo awkwardly dealt with a prickly question about his coach while sitting right next to him.
Bennett plans Broncos raid after star says no
Wayne Bennett ‘s recruitment drive is reportedly ramping up with the Dolphins linked to some eyebrow-raising moves after one star’s rejection.
NRL great says Taumalolo divorce is unavoidable
A former NRL star has suggested rival clubs are sniffing around Jason Taumalolo declaring his future with the Cowboys “can’t last”.
‘Wardrobe malfunction’ almost exposes it all
One of the players fighting for a spot on the Cowboys roster has scored a hilarious try that will already go straight on the blooper reel.
$10m NRL star’s trainwreck vaccination presser
A Cowboys staffer was forced to intervene as Jason Taumalolo continually refused to answer questions about his vaccination status.
Star makes call after $700k carrot dangled
A Wests Tigers star is trying to get out of his contract and trigger a monster pay rise after landing a massive deal in Townsville.
Millionaire NRL star living off $300 per-week
Johnathan Thurston is the last NRL player you would expect to see with an allowance of just $300 per-week since retiring with millions.
‘Absolute miracle’ stuns footy experts
The Sea Eagles proved too strong for the Cowboys on Saturday and one try assist in particular was indicative of the side’s class.
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