Macklemore, North Queensland Cowboys clash over soundcheck ahead of NRL grand final

Macklemore has done what other NRL teams couldn't in the last three weeks - upset North Queensland in Sydney.

The Cowboys were reportedly furious that they had been denied access to ANZ Stadium ahead of Sunday's NRL grand final against Melbourne due to a clash with the American rapper's sound check.

Runaway favourites the Storm will get to train at the grand final venue on Saturday after booking a 10.30am session.

However, the Cowboys won't get a chance to hold their captain's run at ANZ Stadium because Macklemore will be have his rehearsal straight after the Storm on match eve.

The 'Thrift Shop' rapper is part of the NRL grand final entertainment.

It is believed North Queensland will have to travel to Kogarah Oval to train on Saturday.

The Cowboys were reportedly so angry over the clash that they initially threatened to brush Wednesday night's Dally M Medal ceremony.