NRL judiciary RECAP: Origin star free to play as huge gamble pays off
North Queensland Cowboys star Reuben Cotter has successfully had his charge downgraded and will now play the Sharks in week one of finals.
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Ex-Cowboys player turned lawyer saves the day at Cotter hearing
Reuben Cotter will be free to play week one of finals after a rollercoaster night at the judiciary.
Teams: Massive names set to return; Bennett makes big finals call
After 27 rounds of action, the NRL finals have arrived and there are some huge names back on deck.
Departing star’s grim admission about glaring Cowboys flaw
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater has admitted the side’s issues around defence have plagued them for years ahead of another finals push.
Broncos reject breaks record in ‘one of the best debuts ever seen’
The decision from the Brisbane Broncos to release Coby Black now looks like a significant blunder after the rookie half’s blinder on debut for the Raiders.
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Cowboys rout Roosters despite sin-binning of star
Aliyah Nasio’s stint in the sin bin was not enough to slow down a star-studded Sydney Roosters side in a 56-6 thrashing of the Cowboys.
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‘Godsend’ or major risk? Round of sidelined stars might not matter
Brad Fittler and Phil Gould are split over the merits of sitting out players, but how much can the finals picture be shifted over the next four days?
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‘World’s best centre’ turning NRL title race on its head
It’s not often a centre is so influential that he can shape the finals series. That may be different in 2026, with Herbie Farnworth going to another level.
‘Outrageous’: Benji slams refereeing before demanding a please explain
Benji Marshall walked into his post-match press conference with a purpose and that was to spray the officiating.
Luai’s Tigers farewell at risk as Cowboys lock in top eight spot
The Tigers fans could have seen Jarome Luai in the club’s jersey for the last time after he hobbled off the field late in a 20-10 loss to the Cowboys.
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The North Queensland Cowboys NRL team, based out of Townsville in North Queensland compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition. The Cowboys were founded in 1995 and won the 2015 NRL season. Wide World of Sports brings you Cowboys breaking...
The North Queensland Cowboys NRL team, based out of Townsville in North Queensland compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition. The Cowboys were founded in 1995 and won the 2015 NRL season. Wide World of Sports brings you Cowboys breaking news headlines, player rosters, trades, injuries and match results.