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Top 10 NRL stars without a contract
The NRL season may have only recently concluded, but many players are desperately seeking a contract for next season.

League: Kiwis facing an experience crisis
The absence of captain Simon Mannering, who was ruled out due to ongoing health issues, is the latest of a series of withdrawals from the Kiwis.

When Aussie celebrations go wrong
It's official - victory celebrations can be as much a hazard to a star player's health as the opposition. Ask Australians Johnathan Thurston and Bernard Foley.

NRL: Bennett wants golden point scrapped; so does son-in-law
Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has called for the reintroduction of grand final replays to replace the golden point period.

NRL: Never-say-die spirit key for Cowboys
The Cowboys made an art this year of running down teams from behind.

NRL: Thurston reflects on moments of magic
There were two plays that will forever define North Queensland's inaugural premiership triumph

NRL: Bennett calls for grand final replays
Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has called for the reintroduction of NRL grand final replays to replace the golden point period.

Player ratings: NRL grand final
The stars and stinkers of the NRL grand final, won 17-16 by the Cowboys over the Broncos.

No blame on Hunt for grand final blunder
Instead of pointing the finger at Ben Hunt, retiring Broncos captain Justin Hodges has thrown his support behind the shattered halfback.

NRL: Golden Thurston takes title
Johnathan Thurston confirmed his place among the game's elite after kicking the Cowboys to their maiden premiership

Can Taumalolo break 41-year hex?
Jason Taumalolo looks the most likely prospect to end a 41-year wait for Kiwis in tonight's NRL grand final.

Johns dumped from grand final coverage
Nine Network has dumped rugby league great Andrew Johns from tonight's NRL grand final broadcast after an incident at a Queensland airport.

NRL: Hodges cleared to play in grand final
A relieved Justin Hodges is free to play in the grand final after beating a dangerous throw charge at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.

Johnathan Thurston an immortal, claim league greats
Rugby league greats Darren Lockyer and Gorden Tallis believe Johnathan Thurston has secured his Immortal status.

Gallen: I'm not ready to fight SBW
Paul Gallen says he needs more boxing experience before he can seriously contemplate fighting Sonny Bill Williams.

'Cup doesn't need England'
THE VENT: Has the rugby at the World Cup been a dud so far? Would we really give a stuff if England didn't make it out of pool play?

NRL: Hodges fights charge in finals bid
Retiring Brisbane Broncos star Justin Hodges will fight his dangerous throw charge at the NRL judiciary tomorrow night in a bid to play in Sunday's grand final against the Cowboys