Broncos reject destined to land ultimate Maroons honour
Tom Dearden’s performance in Game 3 of the Origin series has convinced experts he will one day succeed Cameron Munster as Queensland skipper.
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The big risk Cowboys are taking as they delay call on coach
North Queensland insist that Todd Payten is their coach for the future, but as the coaching dominoes start to fall will the Cowboys be caught bluffing.
Cotter’s new Cowboys role as Payten backs in Clifford
Cowboys co-captain Reuben Cotter is in store for a career-first this week while Payten made a Clifford call that will be music to fans’ ears. Read the latest Cowboys NRL and NRLW team news.
Storm pull off great escape as Cowboys’ rut continues
With both teams heavily impacted by Origin selections, the Melbourne Storm have escaped Townsville with a hard-fought win, while the Cowboys’ woes continue.
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Cobbo in danger of Broncos exit, Gosiewski makes NRL return
Ex-Maroons flyer Selwyn Cobbo will spend a third-straight week in reserve grade and is fighting for his future at the Broncos as Michael Maguire names a relatively unchanged line-up for a crucial clash against the Sharks.
Qld U19 State of Origin: Players to watch, who’s signed to your NRL club?
Queensland under-19s Origin coaches Darius Boyd and Maia Tua-Davidson have revealed what excites them the most about their side’s 2025 chances as well as broken down their key players match tactics. Discover the state’s emerging stars here.
NRL club concerns after ARLC reveals extraordinary new powers
The ARL Commission informed NRL clubs it has taken the extraordinary step of giving itself the power to charge players for offences on the field. SEE THE EMAIL.
‘Your job or his’: Coach told to dump own son
Several NRL coaches are under pressure to keep their jobs with the rumour mill going into overdrive after a string of tough losses.
Axing mystery: Why Maroons had to sack Beau Fermor
There was some lengthy debate behind closed doors before the shock decision to mysteriously axe a star forward – and it paints a grim picture for coach Billy Slater.
Dolphins charge into top eight after Cowboys demolition
Four tries to Jack Bostock helped the Dolphins run away with a 58-4 mauling of the Cowboys in North Queensland, with the rampant Redcliffe side set to finish the weekend inside the top eight.
‘He plays 100 miles an hour’: NRL enforcer’s son to make his debut
Son of a gun set to make his debut in Qld derby as two Cowboys return from injury. FULL TEAM LIST
Cowboys conundrum: Selection headache looms for Payten
The Cowboys could be without up to seven first-choice players when they host the Dolphins with Origin selection and the NRL judiciary wreaking havoc on the squad. Find out which prospects are in the equation for an NRL call-up.
‘Not acceptable’: Friday night flogging for Flanno and the Dragons
Kristian Woolf’s Dolphins have rocketed into the NRL’s top eight after Isaiya Katoa led his team in an attacking rout against the hapless Dragons.
Hughes masterclass keeps Storm in touch with top teams
Star halfback Jahrome Hughes was back to his Dally M-winning form against the Cowboys, keeping the Storm in touch with the competition’s leaders.
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