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North Queensland's Vegas hangover is poised to continue with winger Braidon Burns facing a two-match NRL ban

2 March 2026

North Queensland's Vegas hangover is poised to continue with winger Braidon Burns facing a two-match NRL ban

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The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas
	2 Mar: The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas... more

Kalyn Ponga has steered the Newcastle Knights to a 28-18 NRL win over the Cowboys in the season opener in Las Vegas
	1 Mar: Kalyn Ponga has steered the Newcastle Knights to a 28-18 NRL win over the Cowboys in the season opener in Las Vegas... more

Newcastle are heading for a victory in the opening round of the NRL is Las Vegas
	1 Mar: Newcastle are heading for a victory in the opening round of the NRL is Las Vegas... more

The North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights will give NRL fans the first glimpse of the new interchange rules as they kick off the season in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon
	1 Mar: The North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights will give NRL fans the first glimpse of the new interchange rules as they kick off the season in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon... more

The Newcastle Knights aren't putting any pressure on Dylan Brown to justify his record NRL contract
	1 Mar: The Newcastle Knights aren't putting any pressure on Dylan Brown to justify his record NRL contract... more

A mix of emotions for Auckland FC coach Steve Corica regarding the future of attacking weapon Jesse Randall
	27 Feb: A mix of emotions for Auckland FC coach Steve Corica regarding the future of attacking weapon Jesse Randall... more

Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki has re-signed with the club through until the end of the 2028 NRL season
	26 Feb: Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki has re-signed with the club through until the end of the 2028 NRL season... more

Former Warriors captain Steve Price is challenging the view that the club is at a disadvantage when trying to keep players for the full term of their contracts
	25 Feb: Former Warriors captain Steve Price is challenging the view that the club is at a disadvantage when trying to keep players for the full term of their contracts... more

Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin is highlighting Mitch Barnett's impact on the club's younger forwards
	25 Feb: Warriors assistant coach Slade Griffin is highlighting Mitch Barnett's impact on the club's younger forwards... more

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