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2022 - 6 - 11

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Cowboys continue finals march with win over Dragons (NRL.COM)

The Cowboys overcame the loss of boom second-rower Heilum Luki with a knee injury to outclass the Dragons 31-12 at QCB Stadium on Friday night and continue ...

We just never settled into the game. We never, ever settled into the game. For me that was probably the difference tonight. I thought we outcompeted them. "I just loved the way we competed because there a couple of line breaks against the run of play but when we made the tackle there was four or five or six players in the picture and by the next play we had everyone behind the ball. The Dragons had appeared set to score at the opposite end just a minute earlier but had the try disallowed for an obstruction and were suddenly trailing 20-0.

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Crushing injury blow hits Cowboys young gun (Wide World of Sports)

Cowboys back-rower Heilum Luki suffered a suspected ACL tear during his side's clash with the Dragons.

For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! The 19-year-old left play and made a miraculous return to the field, but he wasn't named for the Cowboys' match against the Dragons. Wide World of Sports confirmed with the club that Luki had succumbed to a suspected ACL rupture during the Cowboys' 31-12 win over the Dragons on Friday night.

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'Could be expensive': Dragons star on report for ugly hip drop on ... (Fox Sports)

'Could be expensive': Dragons star on report for ugly hip drop on Cowboys forward.

Bird is facing a potential fine or ban from the NRL if he is found guilty of a hip drop tackle by the match review committee, given the game is trying to stamp the tackle out. “You are on report for a hip drop back there on Jordan (McLean),” referee Smith confirmed to Bird. Dragons star Jack Bird could be in hot water with the match review committee after he was placed on report for a hip drop tackle on Cowboys prop Jordan McLean.

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North Queensland Cowboys fear Heilum Luki's season over with ... (Sporting News AU)

North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki has suffered a suspected ACL injury in the Friday night match against the St. George Illawarra in Townsville.

The Cowboys youngster has been pivotal in the revival of the club, which now sits third on the ladder after defeating the Dragons 31-12. Luki has appeared in 13 matches this season and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, potentially even impacting his 2023 pre-season. North Queensland Cowboys second-rower Heilum Luki has suffered a suspected ACL injury in the Friday night match against the St. George Illawarra Dragons in Townsville.

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Shock bolter in line for possible NSW Blues inclusion (Zero Tackle)

North Queensland Cowboys' hooker Reece Robson is reportedly in line for a shock call up to the New South Wales State of Origin side for Game 2 of the series ...

“Keep an eye on Robson as a potential bolter for the Blues Origin squad.” His form at hooker for Todd Payten's side has been outstanding as they climbed the ladder, with Robson at his best again on Friday evening against his old club the St George Illawarra Dragons. North Queensland Cowboys' hooker Reece Robson is reportedly in line for a shock call up to the New South Wales State of Origin side for Game 2 of the series against the Queensland Maroons in Perth.

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Cowboys down Dragons for 10th NRL win (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Reece Robson of the Cowboys races away for a try in his side's NRL win over St George Illawarra. North Queensland have seen off a spirited challenge by St ...

Tries for Connelly Lemuelu and Murray Taulagi at the beginning and end of the second half capped off an error-strewn evening. In the first half, the home side were the first to score when Tom Dearden capitalised on deep territory, putting Coen Hess through a hole before he offloaded to a surging Scott Drinkwater to plunge over. The Cowboys have a knack of turning up their defensive intensity in second halves and held their opposition to just the one try in the second stanza, much to the delight of coach Todd Payten.

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Cowboys star emerges as shock Blues bolter as NSW selection ... (Fox Sports)

Cowboys hooker Reece Robson has emerged as a shock NSW bolter, while there was “contention” within the Blues camp about naming Reagan Campbell-Gillard as a ...

“There was a bit of contention within the Blues camp on whether Campbell-Gillard was the right choice a few days of selection,” Riccio said. Riccio elaborated on the selection mindset within the Blues camp in the days leading up to the opening Origin clash and revealed that not everyone was assured Campbell-Gillard was the right man for the starting role. “It was the lack of that big body on the bench that ultimately, due to the fact that Daniel Saifiti was unavailable, that they decided to go down the Campbell-Gillard path.

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Injury update: Heilum Luki (North Queensland Cowboys)

Scans have confirmed North Queensland Toyota Cowboys forward Heilum Luki suffered a torn ACL in Friday night's win over the St George Illawarra Dragons.

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Indigenous jerseys on auction (North Queensland Cowboys)

Don't miss your chance to add a unique 2022 Cowboys Indigenous jersey to your team collection, with bidding now open in our charity auction!

Collectors have the opportunity to bid for a match-worn, player-signed jersey for each Cowboy to wear the Indigenous jersey over the two rounds. It was the second outing for the jersey featuring the 'My Journey My Way' design by Indigenous artist Margaret Mara, after it debuted in the NRL Indigenous Round clash with the Panthers in Round 12. The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys made it eight from nine starts in their decisive Round 14 win over the Dragons, wearing their distinctive 2022 Indigenous jerseys in the Cowboys Deadly Choices Round at home.

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Robson sets career-high in win over Dragons (North Queensland Cowboys)

We take a look at some of the key stats to come out of Friday night's win over the St George Illawarra Dragons.

The number of players who ran for at least 100 metres in Friday's win. North Queensland currently have the third-best attack (25ppg) and second-best defence (12.2ppg) in the competition. The number of times the Cowboys have scored at least 30 points in 2022, seven of which have come in the last eight games.

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The 'great sign' in Cowboys' 'remarkable' form as 'pedestrian ... (Fox Sports)

The 'great sign' in Cowboys' 'remarkable' form as 'pedestrian' Dragons exposed: 3 Big Hits.

That is a great sign for the club.” So they aren’t reliant on Jason Taumalolo to have a man of the match performance to win. They’re not relying on Jason Taumalolo but he’s still a star.” “It is remarkable the turnaround for this Cowboys outfit. it’s been terrible,” Steve Roach added. The Cowboys once again outclassed their opponent with some entertaining attack and some admirable defence. We’re 14 games into the season and right now are averaging three point conceded each second half this year.” Michael Molo 19. But it’s been his pass selection. Tom Gilbert 12. Todd Payten’s done a magnificent job with these guys and (assistant coach) Dean Young also.” Tom Dearden 7.

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Cowboys' bid to lure Tigers star after Madge axing'; veteran set for ... (Fox Sports)

Josh McGuire is tipped to link with two former Dragons teammates in the UK Super League and a Bronco is also eyeing a move to the UK.

Brisbane front-rower Rhys Kennedy is set to leave the Broncos for the UK Super League at the end of the season. They’ve already had similar advances rejected by the Tigers. The 32-year-old is off-contract in 2022 and along with Vaughan and Dufty has struggled to attract interest to remain in the NRL beyond this season. Dragons forward Josh McGuire is tipped to link with former teammates Matt Dufty and Paul Vaughan at the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. Josh McGuire is tipped to link with two former Dragons teammates in the UK Super League and a Bronco is also eyeing a move to the UK. According to the report, the Cowboys have space in their cap to accommodate Leilua this season and hold out hope he could join to join their push towards the NRL finals.

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Oldest ever NRL debutant not enough for Dragons in bittersweet ... (SEN)

Cowboys second-rower Heilum Luki suffered a suspected ACL injury in the 15th minute after a dominant start from his side which saw them 12-0 before the ...

The Dragons would have been hoping the injury could have opened the door to a potential upset win to place them inside the top eight, but it was not to be as continuous mistakes and scrappy plays left much to be desired. The North Queensland's 31-12 win over St George Illawarra has been soured by a potentially season-ending injury to a promising youngster, while a Dragons star has escaped charge from a dangerous tackle. Cowboys second-rower Heilum Luki suffered a suspected ACL injury in the 15th minute after a dominant start from his side which saw them 12-0 before the innocuous injury.

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