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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Justin O'Neill of the Maroons is tackled during game one of the State Of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 1, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Origin star quits NRL immediately

A persistent knee injury has forced a dual premiership winner and former State of Origin star to retire from the NRL immediately.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Maika Sivo of the Eels receives attention on the field during the round 23 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the North Queensland Cowboys at Cbus Super Stadium, on August 21, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Eels pay huge price for crucial win

The Parramatta Eels have snapped their four-game losing streak but the win may have come at a huge cost to their premiership hopes.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Moses Mbye of the Tigers takes a high ball in front of Jeremiah Nanai of the Cowboys during the round 22 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Wests Tigers at QCB Stadium, on August 14, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Jersey clash drives NRL mad

The NRL is celebrating Women in League Round but a jersey clash between the Tigers and Cowboys had fans up in arms.

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The Cowboys are staring down the possibility of not winning another game this season. Image: NRL Photos

‘Not up to scratch’: Coach comes clean

First-year Cowboys coach Todd Payten has been left to lament another incomplete performance from the North Queensland side.

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NRL teams: Eels call on Moses for miracle as stars return

Star halfbacks Nathan Cleary, Mitchell Moses and Mitchell Pearce are among a host of big inclusions, while one coach has wielded the axe. Check out all the team changes for Round 21.

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Feldt was denied a try midway through the second half. Image: Fox/Getty

‘It’s a sad joke’: NRL fans blast shocking call

NRL legends have been left baffled by The Bunker’s decision to overturn a try after it had been confirmed in the Cowboys’ loss to Brisbane.

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Tom Gilbert was devastated after the game.

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.

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Valentine Holmes . NRL; North Queensland Cowboys Vs Brisbane Broncos at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville. Picture: Alix Sweeney

Star’s injury dents Cowboys’ finals hopes

The Cowboys’ finals hopes took a major blow, as one of their star players faces a month out due to an injury sustained in game three of Origin.

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Spot the difference: A Cowboys player was sin binned for one incident while a Rabbitohs player was not.

Coach blows up over refereeing hypocrisy

The Cowboys were in with a chance against the Rabbitohs until a controversial no-call went against them, leaving their coach fuming.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Cody Walker of the Rabbitohs passes during the round 17 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the North Queensland Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium, on July 09, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Star’s perfect response to Origin rejection

Led by Cody Walker, the South Sydney Rabbitohs made light work of a defensively brittle North Queensland outfit on Friday night.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Tohu Harris of the Warriors is attended to during the round 16 NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Central Coast Stadium, on July 02, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Tohu sidelined for extended period

Teams are in for Round 17 and there’s horror injury news on New Zealand Warriors stalwart Tohu Harris.

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Fifita and Holmes were sweating on the Match Review Committee's findings.

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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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Kalyn Ponga of the Knights during the round 16 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the North Queensland Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium, on July 03, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

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.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Cowboys coach Todd Payten speaks to the media before the start of the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at QCB Stadium, on April 24, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRL crisis with coach in 14-day isolation

An NRL club has been plunged into disarray after it was revealed its head coach has been ordered into 14 days of isolation.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Drew Hutchison of the Roosters reacts after a tackle during the round nine NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Sydney Roosters at Bankwest Stadium on May 07, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Roosters miracle, exiled Panther returns

An exiled Panther will return after eight months on the sidelines, while there’s a miracle brewing in Bondi. All the ins and outs for Round 16!

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Reece Robson of the Cowboys is sent to the Sin Bin during the round 15 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Cronulla Sharks at QCB Stadium, on June 18, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRL comes clean after ‘absolute travesty’

After considerable uproar from fans over the weekend, the NRL has admitted match officials made a crucial error in a round 15 game.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Phil Gould smiles during a tv broadcast before game three of the 2019 State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on July 10, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Gus eviscerates NRL in Twitter barrage

NRL guru Phil Gould has pushed the NRL deeper into crisis with a shocking tweeting storm that has exposed the game’s “disgrace”.

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Proof NRL has utterly ‘lost the plot’

For the first time since 2018, the Sharks have recorded four consecutive wins, but the side’s latest victory was not without its controversy.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: TheÃÂ grandchildren of Bob Fulton present the official match ball during the round 14 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the North Queensland Cowboys at 4 Pines Park, on June 11, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Sea Eagles fans’ classy gesture

They’re often the butt of jokes from fans of rival teams, but the Manly faithful showed their unquestionable heart on Friday evening.

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Why Mango is all about action for remote kids

Matty Bowen spends about 30 hours behind the wheel travelling around remote Australia. And the former Cowboys champ says it’s all about one thing – inspiring change.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Jake Clifford and Kyle Feldt of the Cowboys celebrate after winning the round 12 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the New Zealand Warriors at QCB Stadium, on May 28, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Former Cowboy comes to Newcastle’s rescue

Things move fast in the NRL, and just a week after playing for the Cowboys, one Newcastle recruit could turn out for the Knights on Sunday.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Jake Clifford of the Cowboys shows emotion after winning the round 12 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the New Zealand Warriors at QCB Stadium, on May 28, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRL halves dominoes fall after tears

The NRL playmaker game of musical chairs is heating up with two stars officially making immediate moves to rival clubs.

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Valentine Holmes put the cherry on top of the teen guns' shootout.

Holmes shows teen freaks how it’s done

A shootout between two of the hottest young properties in the NRL has been decided by a jawdropping slice of Valentine Holmes madness.

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‘Crazy’ NRL brain snap divides legends

This weekend has seen just one sin bin so far but the act that saw at the heart of the issue has left former rugby league stars split.

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Australia's Greg Inglis tackles New Zealand's Peta Hiku during the rugby league Test Match between Australia and New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Pic Brett Costello

Representative star’s shock new deal

New Zealand Warriors and Kiwi international star Peta Hiku will join the North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year deal from next season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Chad Townsend of the Sharks celebrates after kicking a field-goal to win the round 11 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on May 21, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NRL star’s message for the haters

Playmaker Chad Townsend says he isn’t paying attention to Cronulla’s critics as he attempts to salvage the struggling Sharks’ season.

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Jason Taumalolo's love for his dog is heartwarming.

Moment NRL hitman melted fans’ hearts

He’s one of the hardest hitters in the NRL but Jason Taumalolo proved he has a heart of gold ahead of the Cowboys’ clash with the Knights.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Commentator Andrew Johns looks on before the round two NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on March 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Deflated’ legend savages ‘awful’ bail out

The Knights had one of the worst starts you’re likely to see on an NRL field this year but the Magic Round fury hasn’t calmed for fans.

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Tedesco act exposes ‘comical’ NRL farce

Roosters and NSW fullback James Tedesco has been showered in boos after he followed the rules amid the NRL’s high shot crackdown.

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Kyle Feldt scores . NRL; North Queensland Cowboys Vs Brisbane Broncos at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville. Picture: Alix Sweeney

‘Never seen anything like it’: Try stuns NRL

Greg Alexander has lost his mind for a try he has “never seen anything like” but he was in good company as the NRL lost its minds.

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