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Canberra Weekly

Referees boss Jared Maxwell has rejected claims he has been stripped of his power by the NRL.

The fallout from Canberra's controversial loss to Brisbane continued on Monday, with the NRL defending several crucial calls in the 29-18 loss.

The league is also weighing up whether to add to the $160,000 in fines Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has racked up throughout his career, after post-match comments raised eyebrows at head office.

Unhappy with several decisions in the loss including a late escort penalty, a furious Stuart believes there is a reason why Canberra has seemingly been on the wrong end of multiple calls this...

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LeagueNews.co

The North Queensland Cowboys face a daunting challenge as they prepare to take on the Penrith Panthers in Penrith in their bid to secure a spot in the NRL finals for the 2023 season.

The Cowboys will need to overcome this formidable opponent if they are to keep their finals hopes alive.

According to reports from penrithpanthers.com.au, the Cowboys' chances of making it to the finals will greatly improve if they can defeat the Panthers and if the South Sydney Rabbitohs lose to the Sydney Roosters.

However, even if the Rabbitohs win, the Cowboys could still have a chance if the Canberra Raiders lose to the Cronulla Sharks.

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Fox League

Roosters coach Trent Robinson is facing a major call on star centre Joey Manu ahead of his side's biggest game of the season.

The Raiders are sweating on the availability of fiery lock Corey Horsburgh and could be set for mass changes after a failed backline reshuffle last week.

Coach Ricky Stuart may be forced into making a tough decision on Jarrod Croker after the club legend only played three minutes off the bench last week.

Meanwhile, Nicho Hynes is set to return in a major boost for the Sharks. But it's not so good news for the Warriors, who have copped a fresh injury blow.

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