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Cowboys win turns up heat on embattled Hasler
Des Hasler's storied NRL coaching career is hanging by a thread after his Gold Coast side were beaten by North Queensland 30-24 on a wet and miserable afternoon at the Titans' Cbus Super Stadium. The loss was the 11th of the season for Hasler's men, and with just four wins to their name the Gold Coast are anchored firmly to the bottom of the NRL ladder and the heat on Hasler has risen a notch or three. Hasler has coached 497 NRL games but whether he reaches 500 is surely now in question. A two-time premiership winning coach at Manly, Hasler now owns a 12-27 record in one-and-a-half seasons on the Gold Coast. The Titans have a bye next week, the ideal time for the club to make a move if it's determined Hasler's time is up. Dearden combines with Drinkwater! 🤠#NRLTitansCowboys Telstra Moment of the Match — NRL (@NRL) June 29, 2025 Sunday's game was a match-up between the NRL's two worst defensive teams, both with a coach under pressure and desperate to turn their fortunes around. And while the victory kept the Cowboys' stuttering season alive, it was hardly a performance to strike fear into the competition's leading teams. Along with their known defensive frailties, both sides were spluttering in attack and made a host of errors in the greasy conditions. Zac Laybutt got the scoreboard ticking for the Cowboys after a slashing Scott Drinkwater break just seven minutes into the first half, before Murray Taulagi crossed in the 17th to give the visitors a 12-0 lead. Beau Fermor pulled one back for the Titans 11 minutes later and at halftime it was 12-6. It was a scrappy first 40 minutes with the teams combining for 13 errors and averaging less than 33 metres gained per set. Tom Dearden burst through a tackle to set up Drinkwater five minutes into the second half and the Cowboys had another via Jeremiah Nanai off a kick four minutes later. Gold Coast's Brian Kelly put in a tricky banana kick for AJ Brimson to score after 54 minutes and when Jojo Fifita touched down 10 minutes later the Titans looked well and truly in the match. But a peach of a pass from Reece Robson sent Drinkwater over with eight minutes left on the clock to put paid to the Titans' comeback. Phillip Sami scored for Gold Coast with four minutes remaining, but time was not on their side. North Queensland's Origin incumbents Robson, Reuben Cotter, Dearden and Nanai appeared to come through the match unscathed. Titans duo Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Moeaki Fotuaika should be available for Queensland in Origin III on July 9. The Cowboys' Maroons hopeful, Taulagi, looked to injure his knee midway through the second half but played on.
The Advertiser
18-05-2025
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- The Advertiser
Taulagi ruled out of Origin I in second blow to Maroons
Murray Taulagi has been ruled out of Queensland's side for State of Origin I with a calf injury, while Pat Carrigan will see a plastic surgeon on entering camp. The Maroons were on Sunday handed a number of last-minute selection hurdles, with Taulagi's fitness the main concern. The North Queensland winger was every chance to be named on the wing for the May 28 series opener, before he pulled up sore from the Cowboys' loss to Manly. The 26-year-old is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, ruling him out of at least Origin I and placing him in doubt for game two. The setback is expected to ensure Selwyn Cobbo will keep his spot in Queensland's backline, with Robert Toia another option. Cobbo hurt his wrist in the Broncos' loss to St George Illawarra on Sunday, but Brisbane were confident after the match the issue was not serious. The Broncos are also hopeful Carrigan has not suffered any serious structural damage after a head clash with Jack de Belin in the final minute. Carrigan had blood pouring from a split lip, but the location of the cut meant it could not be stapled up. He is expected to see a plastic surgeon on Monday, the same day Maroons coach Billy Slater names his team and players begin entering camp. The Maroons have already lost fellow forward Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury, after he went down early in the Dolphins' loss to the Warriors on Saturday. One man who won't replace him is in-form Warriors edge Kurt Capewell, who was on the plane back to Auckland on Sunday. Meanwhile, one outside back known to be in the Maroons' squad is Valentine Holmes, who is expected to partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres. Holmes' presence is desperately needed as a goalkicker, with fullback Kalyn Ponga Queensland's other option. "He has always done the job and is in pretty decent form for the Dragons," former Queensland centre Brent Tate said. "It looks like he has found his mojo again. "Val is just arrow straight with his kicks, and the process he runs through is so consistent. There is none better in the game as pure strikers of the ball." Murray Taulagi has been ruled out of Queensland's side for State of Origin I with a calf injury, while Pat Carrigan will see a plastic surgeon on entering camp. The Maroons were on Sunday handed a number of last-minute selection hurdles, with Taulagi's fitness the main concern. The North Queensland winger was every chance to be named on the wing for the May 28 series opener, before he pulled up sore from the Cowboys' loss to Manly. The 26-year-old is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, ruling him out of at least Origin I and placing him in doubt for game two. The setback is expected to ensure Selwyn Cobbo will keep his spot in Queensland's backline, with Robert Toia another option. Cobbo hurt his wrist in the Broncos' loss to St George Illawarra on Sunday, but Brisbane were confident after the match the issue was not serious. The Broncos are also hopeful Carrigan has not suffered any serious structural damage after a head clash with Jack de Belin in the final minute. Carrigan had blood pouring from a split lip, but the location of the cut meant it could not be stapled up. He is expected to see a plastic surgeon on Monday, the same day Maroons coach Billy Slater names his team and players begin entering camp. The Maroons have already lost fellow forward Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury, after he went down early in the Dolphins' loss to the Warriors on Saturday. One man who won't replace him is in-form Warriors edge Kurt Capewell, who was on the plane back to Auckland on Sunday. Meanwhile, one outside back known to be in the Maroons' squad is Valentine Holmes, who is expected to partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres. Holmes' presence is desperately needed as a goalkicker, with fullback Kalyn Ponga Queensland's other option. "He has always done the job and is in pretty decent form for the Dragons," former Queensland centre Brent Tate said. "It looks like he has found his mojo again. "Val is just arrow straight with his kicks, and the process he runs through is so consistent. There is none better in the game as pure strikers of the ball." Murray Taulagi has been ruled out of Queensland's side for State of Origin I with a calf injury, while Pat Carrigan will see a plastic surgeon on entering camp. The Maroons were on Sunday handed a number of last-minute selection hurdles, with Taulagi's fitness the main concern. The North Queensland winger was every chance to be named on the wing for the May 28 series opener, before he pulled up sore from the Cowboys' loss to Manly. The 26-year-old is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, ruling him out of at least Origin I and placing him in doubt for game two. The setback is expected to ensure Selwyn Cobbo will keep his spot in Queensland's backline, with Robert Toia another option. Cobbo hurt his wrist in the Broncos' loss to St George Illawarra on Sunday, but Brisbane were confident after the match the issue was not serious. The Broncos are also hopeful Carrigan has not suffered any serious structural damage after a head clash with Jack de Belin in the final minute. Carrigan had blood pouring from a split lip, but the location of the cut meant it could not be stapled up. He is expected to see a plastic surgeon on Monday, the same day Maroons coach Billy Slater names his team and players begin entering camp. The Maroons have already lost fellow forward Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury, after he went down early in the Dolphins' loss to the Warriors on Saturday. One man who won't replace him is in-form Warriors edge Kurt Capewell, who was on the plane back to Auckland on Sunday. Meanwhile, one outside back known to be in the Maroons' squad is Valentine Holmes, who is expected to partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres. Holmes' presence is desperately needed as a goalkicker, with fullback Kalyn Ponga Queensland's other option. "He has always done the job and is in pretty decent form for the Dragons," former Queensland centre Brent Tate said. "It looks like he has found his mojo again. "Val is just arrow straight with his kicks, and the process he runs through is so consistent. There is none better in the game as pure strikers of the ball."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Taulagi ruled out of Origin I in second blow to Maroons
Murray Taulagi has been ruled out of Queensland's side for State of Origin I with a calf injury, while Pat Carrigan will see a plastic surgeon on entering camp. The Maroons were on Sunday handed a number of last-minute selection hurdles, with Taulagi's fitness the main concern. The North Queensland winger was every chance to be named on the wing for the May 28 series opener, before he pulled up sore from the Cowboys' loss to Manly. The 26-year-old is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, ruling him out of at least Origin I and placing him in doubt for game two. The setback is expected to ensure Selwyn Cobbo will keep his spot in Queensland's backline, with Robert Toia another option. Cobbo hurt his wrist in the Broncos' loss to St George Illawarra on Sunday, but Brisbane were confident after the match the issue was not serious. The Broncos are also hopeful Carrigan has not suffered any serious structural damage after a head clash with Jack de Belin in the final minute. Carrigan had blood pouring from a split lip, but the location of the cut meant it could not be stapled up. He is expected to see a plastic surgeon on Monday, the same day Maroons coach Billy Slater names his team and players begin entering camp. The Maroons have already lost fellow forward Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury, after he went down early in the Dolphins' loss to the Warriors on Saturday. One man who won't replace him is in-form Warriors edge Kurt Capewell, who was on the plane back to Auckland on Sunday. Meanwhile, one outside back known to be in the Maroons' squad is Valentine Holmes, who is expected to partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres. Holmes' presence is desperately needed as a goalkicker, with fullback Kalyn Ponga Queensland's other option. "He has always done the job and is in pretty decent form for the Dragons," former Queensland centre Brent Tate said. "It looks like he has found his mojo again. "Val is just arrow straight with his kicks, and the process he runs through is so consistent. There is none better in the game as pure strikers of the ball."
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Taulagi ruled out of Origin I in second blow to Maroons
Murray Taulagi has been ruled out of Queensland's side for State of Origin I with a calf injury, while Pat Carrigan will see a plastic surgeon on entering camp. The Maroons were on Sunday handed a number of last-minute selection hurdles, with Taulagi's fitness the main concern. The North Queensland winger was every chance to be named on the wing for the May 28 series opener, before he pulled up sore from the Cowboys' loss to Manly. The 26-year-old is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, ruling him out of at least Origin I and placing him in doubt for game two. The setback is expected to ensure Selwyn Cobbo will keep his spot in Queensland's backline, with Robert Toia another option. Cobbo hurt his wrist in the Broncos' loss to St George Illawarra on Sunday, but Brisbane were confident after the match the issue was not serious. The Broncos are also hopeful Carrigan has not suffered any serious structural damage after a head clash with Jack de Belin in the final minute. Carrigan had blood pouring from a split lip, but the location of the cut meant it could not be stapled up. He is expected to see a plastic surgeon on Monday, the same day Maroons coach Billy Slater names his team and players begin entering camp. The Maroons have already lost fellow forward Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury, after he went down early in the Dolphins' loss to the Warriors on Saturday. One man who won't replace him is in-form Warriors edge Kurt Capewell, who was on the plane back to Auckland on Sunday. Meanwhile, one outside back known to be in the Maroons' squad is Valentine Holmes, who is expected to partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres. Holmes' presence is desperately needed as a goalkicker, with fullback Kalyn Ponga Queensland's other option. "He has always done the job and is in pretty decent form for the Dragons," former Queensland centre Brent Tate said. "It looks like he has found his mojo again. "Val is just arrow straight with his kicks, and the process he runs through is so consistent. There is none better in the game as pure strikers of the ball."
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Taulagi ruled out of Origin I in second blow to Maroons
Murray Taulagi has been ruled out of Queensland's side for State of Origin I with a calf injury, while Pat Carrigan will see a plastic surgeon on entering camp. The Maroons were on Sunday handed a number of last-minute selection hurdles, with Taulagi's fitness the main concern. The North Queensland winger was every chance to be named on the wing for the May 28 series opener, before he pulled up sore from the Cowboys' loss to Manly. The 26-year-old is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, ruling him out of at least Origin I and placing him in doubt for game two. The setback is expected to ensure Selwyn Cobbo will keep his spot in Queensland's backline, with Robert Toia another option. Cobbo hurt his wrist in the Broncos' loss to St George Illawarra on Sunday, but Brisbane were confident after the match the issue was not serious. The Broncos are also hopeful Carrigan has not suffered any serious structural damage after a head clash with Jack de Belin in the final minute. Carrigan had blood pouring from a split lip, but the location of the cut meant it could not be stapled up. He is expected to see a plastic surgeon on Monday, the same day Maroons coach Billy Slater names his team and players begin entering camp. The Maroons have already lost fellow forward Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury, after he went down early in the Dolphins' loss to the Warriors on Saturday. One man who won't replace him is in-form Warriors edge Kurt Capewell, who was on the plane back to Auckland on Sunday. Meanwhile, one outside back known to be in the Maroons' squad is Valentine Holmes, who is expected to partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres. Holmes' presence is desperately needed as a goalkicker, with fullback Kalyn Ponga Queensland's other option. "He has always done the job and is in pretty decent form for the Dragons," former Queensland centre Brent Tate said. "It looks like he has found his mojo again. "Val is just arrow straight with his kicks, and the process he runs through is so consistent. There is none better in the game as pure strikers of the ball."
