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‘Derby for the ages’: Insane NRL thriller

After a 14-year snub, the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos have delivered a Queensland derby for the ages.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Scott Drinkwater of the Cowboys talks to team mates after conceding a try during the round four NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the North Queensland Cowboys at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 03, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Future of unsung Cowboys hero up in the air

As NRL clubs move to lock in their playmakers for 2022, one unsung Cowboy could prove a handy pick-up for a number of sides.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Adam Pompey of the Warriors celebrates his try with team mates during the round eight NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the North Queensland Cowboys at Central Coast Stadium, on May 02, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Walsh’s Warriors overcome Cowboys comeback

The Cowboys ran in three unanswered second-half tries but ultimately came up short in their clash with the Warriors on Sunday.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Shaun Johnson of the Sharks and Chad Townsend of the Sharks prior to the round seven NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on April 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Shock Brisbane Broncos target emerges

Cronulla playmaker Shaun Johnson is in Brisbane’s sights after confirmation halfback Tom Dearden is off to the Cowboys.

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Uproar over alleged NRL robbery

Footy commentators were blowing a gasket as they accused the bunker of letting a Cowboys star get away with game-winning murder.

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Adam Reynolds, Mitchell Moses and Shaun Johnson.

Next star to fall in market madness

Matty and Andrew Johns have revealed where the three most-coveted halves — Mitchell Moses, Adam Reynolds and Shaun Johnson — will land.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Chad Townsend of the Sharks looks dejected after defeat during the round five NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Cronulla Sharks at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 10, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Sharks star jumps ship after coach sacked

Sharks halfback Chad Townsend is following sacked coach John Morris out the door as he jumped ship to take up a huge $2 million deal.

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‘Disgusting’ send off sparks NRL debate

There are bad tackles and then there is this Jack Hetherington high shot that was a throw back to the wild times of the past.

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NRL; North Queensland Cowboys training at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Jason Taumalolo . Picture: Alix Sweeney

NRL hulk’s new setback after ‘crazy’ blow

Jason Taumalolo is one of the NRL’s premier forwards but the North Queensland skipper appears to have nothing when it comes to luck.

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Cowboys dealt cruel injury blow

The North Queensland Cowboys will have to contend without skipper Jason Taumalolo for Sunday’s clash against the battling Bulldogs.

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New Zealand's scrum-half TJ Perenara (C) runs to score a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between New Zealand and Namibia at the Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo on October 6, 2019. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Roosters’ cut-price deal for All Blacks star

The Roosters are reportedly hoping to lure All Black star TJ Perenara to the NRL with a measly, short-term contract.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jason Taumalolo captain of Tonga looks for a gap during the Rugby League International Test match between the Australia Kangaroos and Tonga at Eden Park on November 02, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Taumalolo opens up on Origin controversy

Hulking NRL superstar Jason Taumalolo said it would be “pretty special” to achieve the one goal he hasn’t been able to reach so far in his career.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Wests Tigers players look dejected after a Cowboys try during the round five NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval, on April 11, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Fans had ‘every right’ to boo ‘embarrassing’ effort

The walls are closing in at the Wests Tigers after a horror effort on Sunday which had their own fans turning on them.

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Michael Maguire with his pen midair as he blew up at the first half.

Coach eruption can’t save Tigers ‘disgrace’

Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire has lost his cool with a major explosion as his side couldn’t honour Tommy Raudonikis with a win.

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‘Do it for Tommy’: Incredible NRL tribute

Leichhardt Oval has seen an incredible tribute to late rugby league legend Tommy Raudonikis with beautiful scenes at the ground.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Morgan of the Cowboys celebrates with team mates after winning the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Cowboys star announces retirement

Premiership-winning North Queensland Cowboys halfback Michael Morgan has announced his retirement from the NRL.

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Adam Reynolds and Josh McGuire feature in out NRL Transfer Whispers

NRL star triggers three-team player swap

The Cowboys are reportedly set to let Josh McGuire join the Dragons, triggering a scenario that will see another two players swapped around.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Andrew McCullough of the Dragons is tackled by Josh McGuire of the Cowboys during the round two NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the St George Illawarra Dragons at QCB Stadium, on March 20, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘Welcome addition’: Dragon courts ex-Brisbane teammate

Josh McGuire has been told by North Queensland he can look elsewhere for next season, and one former teammate would welcome him to his club.

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2021 NRL Round 04 - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, 2021-04-03. Digital image by Gregg Porteous Ã¯Â¿Â½ NRL Photos

Cowboys ‘aren’t up to NRL standard’

North Queensland are in dire straits, and a cluster of former NRL greats have offered a blunt warning to Todd Payten’s struggling side.

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Josh Dugan left the field for Head Injury Assessment in his side's match against the Cowboys

Scary moment from NRL annihilation

The Cronulla Sharks dominated the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday afternoon as the NRL’s injury crisis continued to rear its ugly head.

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The Cowboys are set to lose a 124kg wrecking ball while a Broncos star is poised to sign a monster deal.

Cashed-up Cowboys to lose 124kg beast

The Cowboys have the salary cap room to make a big play for Souths skipper Adam Reynolds but the Eels are set to poach a young gun.

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North Queensland Cowboys against Gold Coast Titans at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Cowboys Josh McGuire. Picture: Evan Morgan

Filthy NRL star shown the door

Josh McGuire has been told he can speak to rivals as the Cowboys aim to get their roster in shape and sign Adam Reynolds.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs warms up before the round one NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at AAMI Park, on March 11, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Rivals launch raid amid contract stalemate

The Cowboys are officially chasing Adam Reynolds as the halfback’s contract stalemate with Souths looks like forcing him out.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Justin O'Neil of the Cowboys looks on during the round three NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Gold Coast Titans at QCB Stadium on March 28, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

COVID-19 outbreak wreaks havoc on NRL

Two NRL clubs have been told to leave Queensland immediately as the state’s COVID-19 outbreak continues to cause headaches.

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James Maloney of the Panthers celebrates during the Round 25 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Newcastle Knights at Panthers Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, September 8, 2019. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Outrage’: Huge names in NRL rumour mill

The Sydney Roosters’ injury “crisis” has sent the NRL rumour mill into overdrive with star playmakers in a game of musical chairs.

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‘I’m over it’: NRL star’s brash interview

The Cowboys have registered three consecutive losses to start their 2021 NRL campaign, and Josh McGuire is not happy about it.

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North Queensland Cowboys against St George Illawarra at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Cowboys Michael Morgan after the game. Picture: Evan Morgan

Cowboys skipper’s cruel retirement scare

North Queensland Cowboys captain Michael Morgan is facing the cruel possibility of being medically retired at the age of 29.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Cameron Munster of the Storm looks on in warm up ahead of round two NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Melbourne Storm at Bankwest Stadium on March 18, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL reveals bombshell expansion plans

A second Brisbane team is all but locked in but the NRL isn’t going to stop there, identifying another market that will allow it to create conferences.

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Todd Payten was less than pleased after his side's defeat.

Fuming coach takes aim at ‘scared’ Cowboys

Cowboys coach Todd Payten said he’s unsure whether his side are “confused, scared or too fatigued” after they handed it to the Dragons on a platter.

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$1.2m skipper leaves rivals ‘shattered’

He is often one of the most criticised players in the NRL but Ben Hunt may have finally found himself at home in the famous Red V.

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