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NRL star suspended from driving after blowing over alcohol limit

Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate. 
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Cameron Smith steps down from Maroons assistant coaching role

The Maroons' tilt at a third-straight State of Origin series win will go on without Queensland great Cameron Smith, who has stepped down from his assistant coaching role under Billy Slater.
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Wests Tigers continue roster overhaul, release club's all-time leading tryscorer

The overhaul at Wests Tigers has continued with the club finalising a release settlement with veteran winger David Nofoaluma, the club's longest serving player. 
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RLPA calls for player's aborted transfer to be line-in-the-sand moment for rugby league

Ronald Volkman's aborted transfer from New Zealand to St George Illawarra has sparked a lengthy blame game and the Rugby League Players Association is calling for heavy sanctions for whoever is responsible. 
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Outback footy club's novel recruitment drive involves free flights, board, a job and 25 instant friends

Desperate to keep the Barcaldine Sandgoannas from folding, the club president's method to lure players is also scoring wins off the field.
Rugby league player crawls on the ground in celebration after scoring a try.

Farewelling a legend who went from sleeping rough and eating bats to changing Australia

Amen Gutugutuwai was at the forefront of Pacific Islanders breaking through in Australian rugby league, but his impact was felt far beyond the boundaries of the sport.
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Jarome Luai to join Wests Tigers in 2025 after confirming Panthers departure

Jarome Luai announces he will leave three-time premiers Penrith at the end of the upcoming NRL season after signing a five-year deal with the Wests Tigers.
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Jarome Luai during a 2023 NRL match

Canberra Raiders recruit dies in motorcycle crash while holidaying in Cook Islands

The management of NRL half Troy Dargan confirms the former South Sydney Rabbitoh and Brisbane Bronco has died aged 26 while holidaying with family on the Cook Islands.
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One night in Philly — how the USA Tomahawks nearly pulled off the greatest upset in rugby league history

When Australia met the USA in Philadelphia one cold night in 2004, it was supposed to be a smash-up but after 40 minutes the Tomahawks were on the verge of one of the biggest boilovers in sporting history. 
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Former State of Origin player Carl Webb dies aged 42

The former Queensland and Australian representative, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2020, died on Thursday night.
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Carl Webb playing for Queensland in 2008.