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Full-time here at ANZ Stadium with the Cowboys running out convincing winners over the Rabbitohs, 30-12. The Rabbitohs led at halftime, but the second half was all the Cowboys as they scored 26 unanswered points. The home side lost Jason Clark mid-way through the second half. Thurston was once again instrumental in the Cowboys win. A couple of questionable decisions from the referees demand further explanation from the NRL and we should see further discussion over the coming days over the obstruction rule. All in all, a high quality game of rugby league to finish out round 6. Thanks for joining us - stay tuned for the match report, and join us on our forums for more Rugby League discussion about the match and THAT decision!

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

A scrappy end to the game as both teams throw the ball around but the full time siren sounds and the Cowboys take the 2 points.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

YOUR SAY | Not looking good for the Bunnies with the loss of Adam Reynolds to injury - is their season falling apart without him?

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

Inside the final minute the Rabbits look for a consolation try.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

Penalty to Rabbitohs for a strip against Taumalolo.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

Another great 5th tackle kick from Thurston nearly sees O'Neill score in the corner but it just goes dead. 20m restart for the Cowboys.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

Cowboys just shutting the game down now. Completed sets is all they are looking for.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

NO TRY. Knock-on. Cowboys 20 restart.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

POSSIBLE TRY - Millard goes over for the Rabbits. Referee sends it up stairs to check grounding.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

Rabbithos finally showing some of the attacking flair they possess.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

Rabbitohs work it in the Cowboys half.

North Queensland Cowboys 30-12

Cowboys work it over 40m line through Tamau. Last tackle coming up.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Big set from the Rabbitohs ends deep in Cowboy territory. They are starting to surge towards the finish line.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Cowboys complete there set. 10 minutes remain.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Cowboys survive as Coote cleans up the last play kick.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Some frantic defence inside their own 30m zone from the Cowboys

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Barnstorming run up the middle from Burgess.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

News from the Rabbits dressing shed confirms Jason Clark won't be back tonight. Rabbits down to 16 players.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Last tackle kick from Thurston is too big and earns the Rabbits a 20m restart.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Winterstein tackled on the 10m line. 2 tackles remain in the set.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Tamou works it over the Rabbits 40m line on the 3rd tackle.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Thurston finds touch just short of halfway.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Coote cleans up the Keary kick and he is hit high by Stewart. Penalty Cowboys.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

15 minutes remain.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Cowboys finish their set with a mid-field bomb but it is safely defused by Reddy.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Knock-on Rabbitohs. The attacking raid comes to a disappointing end.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Rabbitohs work it over the Cowobys 30m line

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Rabbitohs earn a penatly for a second tackle on the back on a great Inglis run.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Cowboys complete their set.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Rabbitohs seem to have lifted their energy levels the last few minutes. Momentum starting to swing.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Keary with the last tackle kick is taken by Coote - just!

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Rabbitohs on the march up field.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Thurston was tackled on the 5th tackle - meaning Coote had to kick on the last and it was easily defused by the Rabbits.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Cowboys 10m out. 2 tackles left in the set.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Big drop out from Inglis, but an even bigger tackle from Burgess as Asiata brings back the drop out.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Lovely kick from Thurston on the last tackle forces a drop out.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Jason Clark very unsteady on his feet as he leaves the field. Highly doubtful he will be back.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Jason Clark down in back play. Looks to have taken a head knock.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

Four hit-ups from the forwards and then a kick from Thurston sees the Cowboys complete their set.

North Queensland Cowboys 18-12

POSSIBLE TRY - Lovely back line movement from the Cowboys sees Winterstein over in the corner. Video ref has been consulted.

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Penalty kick finds the line 25m out from the try line.

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Thurston is taken late as he attempts a bomb. Penalty Cowboys. Good field position.

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Both sides look to have settled into this second half now.

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Keary with the 5th tackle kick, taken by Coote - he has been very safe at the back tonight

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Cowboys safely negotiate that set, ending with a great kick from Morgan. Rabbits tackled 2m out from their line.

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Winterstein is back on his feet. Play back on.

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Winterstein down injured - holding his back.

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The kick is safely defused by Winterstein.

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Inside the 20m zone on the last. Keary bombs.

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Rabbits work it over half way.

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Last tackle for the Cowboys sees Thurston kick it dead. Rabbits with 7 tackles from the 20m line.

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Matt Scott getting through a mountain of work once again as he makes another big carry for the Cowboys.

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Cowboys with all the momentum and field position in the second half.

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JT points to the posts.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Penalty on the last tackle against the Rabbitohs for a strip. 30m out right in the front of the posts. Take the two?

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

The Cowboys backs coming in an helping out the forwards in this set.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Rabbits return the favour and complete their set of six.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Cowboys set ends with a kick that sees Inglis tackled in from of his posts 10m out from the line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Cowboys have come out of halftime with all the energy.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Kick is taken on the full by Coote. Cowboys start their set 30m out from their own line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Rabbits with the ball on the last tackle.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Great set after points from the Cowboys ending in an attacking kick.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

That try straight after half-time makes the "no try" call against Morgan even more important. Arguably, the Cowboys should be in front!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

Back underway here at ANZ. Cowboys with the ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

YOUR SAY: Lots of question marks over that pre-halftime NO TRY ruling against the Cowboys. Vote now - did the video referees stuff up?

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

The Rabbits head to the break with 12-4 lead. Some high quality football being played at ANZ between two heavyweights of the competition with very few knock-ons. Both teams crossed the line on multiple occasions but the video referees denied them points. The last disallowed try against the Cowboys may be the cause of some debate later this evening. However, with Inglis probing for the Rabbitohs and Thurston looking dangerous for the Cowboys its still anyones game! Stay tuned!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Thurston asking the referee for an explanation of that last decision as they head to the sheds.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

NO TRY. Video ref awards a penalty to the Rabbits for obstruction.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

POSSIBLE TRY - Michael Morgan slices straight thru, but it looks all to easy. Video ref checking for obstruction.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

1minute to go in the half. The Cowboys on the attack.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Great 5th tackle option from Thurston sees Inglis push the ball dead. Drop out Rabbits.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Good metres for the Cowboys in this set. 5th tackle 25m out from the Rabbits line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

NO TRY - Video refs overturn the decision and decide Inglis dropped the ball. 20m tap for the Cowboys.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Michael Morgan sticks out his left boot and may have dislodged the football. Referee said "TRY'. Dont know if there is enough evidence to overturn the decision.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

POSSIBLE TRY - Inglis fools everyone with a big dummy from hooker and he dives over. Video ref checking grounding.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Cowboys will do well do hold out the Rabbits here!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Penalty against Hannant for holding down in the tackle. Rabbits find touch 20m out from the try line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Good run up the middle from Hannant takes the Cowboys over halfway.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Cowboys with the scrum feed.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Back to back penalties for the Rabbits - this time for a hand on the ball. Rabbits work it inside the Cowboys 20m line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Relieving touch finder from Inglis.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Thurston conceeds a penalty for a obstruction. He ran behind Lowe and the referee had no choice but to award a penalty.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Glenn Stewart gives away a penalty and the Cowboys find touch 30m out from the Rabbits line. Can the Rabbits hold on?

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Rabbits clear with a good kick down field.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Inglis with a probing run up the middle relieves the pressure for the Rabbits - for the moment anyway!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Last tackle kick from Morgan is defused by Millard and the Rabbits survive again.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Cowboys get the ball back on their 40m line and in 3 tackles are deep on the attack again.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Those three sets of defence from the Rabbits looks to have taken its toll with the Cowboys rushing in defence.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Thurston elects to run it on the last but the play is shut down by the Rabbits defence. Rabbits ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Last tackle for the Cowboys, 10m out.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Thurston directing his troops around as he goes to the line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Last tackle kick earns the Cowboys another penalty. Another set for the Cowboys.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Short ball to Hannant looks like it breaks the Rabbits defence but someone he is tackled centimetres short.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Cowboys finally with some field position. What will they produce?

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

NO TRY. Cowboys still on the attack though as the Referee rules a penalty for offside.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

POSSIBLE TRY - Jake Granville crosses over, but looks like he's held up. Video ref having a look.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Cowboys with another break up the sideline through Moga. Putting them deep on the attack,

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

High, bombing kick from the Rabbits is safely taken by Coote.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Rabbits making easy metres through the Cowboys defence.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Cowboys complete their set with a Thurston kick to the corner.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Rabbitohs dominating field position in the first 20m.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Kick down field is cleaned up by Coote. Cowboys working the ball away from their 20m zone.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Rabbits just over halfway on the last.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Big run off the kick-off from Burgess gets the Rabbits back on the front foot.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Drop ball from the Cowboys is scooped up by Issac Luke and he runs 40m down field to put the Rabbits on the attack.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

No penalty. Cowboys continue their set, working it away from their try line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Linnett goes down injured holding his head and neck. Video ref looking at the tackle.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Issac Luke runs himself on the last tackle and is pulled up short of the line in a great tackle by Gavin Cooper. Turnover, Cowboys ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Inglis looks to be playing in the halfs in attack. Looking dangerous.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Bouncing drop-out finds Stewart on the 40m line. Rabbits on the attack.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Not much from the Rabbits in that set but the 5th tackle kick from Grevsmuhl earns them a repeat set. Drop out Cowboys.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Cowboys compound the error with a penalty. Rabbits ball 40m out from their own line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Great back line play from the Cowboys sees O'Neill make a 40m break down the sideline but his pass inside goes to ground.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Mid field bomb from the Rabbits is safely defused by Coote. Cowboys ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Big tackle from Moga on Goodwin!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Great defensive set from the Rabbits see them in good field position to start their new set.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Last tackle play from Keary left a bit to be desired and the Cowboys come away with the ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Big run from Grevsmuhl puts the Rabbits inside the 20m line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Penalty to the Rabbits for a leg pull. Rabbits with the ball on halfway.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Cowboys finish their set with a kick to the corner. Inglis cleans up.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Very impressive start to the game from both sides. High quality football for the first 10 minutes

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Thurston and Granville heavily involved in this attacking set. 5th tackle coming up.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Back to back penalties for the Cowboys, puts them in the opposition half for the first time tonight.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

The Cowboys receive a relieving penalty for Luke being offside from the last tackle kick.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Rabbits working the ball through the middle through Burgess. Good field position again.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Cowboys finally with the ball and complete the set.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Rabbits successfully complete their set after points. Ending in a good kick, trapping the Cowboys deep in their half.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Although names at fullback, Inglis is getting his hands on the ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Some easy metres early for the Rabbits, resulting in a penalty for markers not being square. Rabbits on the attack.

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Johnathan Thurston gets us underway here at ANZ. Rabbitohs have first use of the Steeden.

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For the Cowboys – Matthew Wright is OUT, with Justin O’Neill replacing him on the wing. Glenn Hall drops of the extended bench. Kick-off only moments away!

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LATE MAIL – For the Rabbits – John Sutton has been ruled OUT. Glenn Stewart switches from the second-row to start at five-eighth. Chris Gresmuhl moves from the bench to the vacant second-row position, with Nathan Brown filling the bench spot.

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These teams most recent encounter was round 24, 2014 - with the Cowboys defeating the Rabbitohs 22-10.

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Tonight the reigning Premiers, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, host the high-flying North Queensland Cowboys in what shapes to be the game of the round. The Cowboys come into tonight’s game full of confidence on the back of two impressive wins over the Panthers and the Storm, with Johnathan Thurston returning to form. South Sydney, led by Greg Inglis, come into the game after a drama-filled 1-point victory over the Bulldogs last weekend and will be looking to cement their spot at the top of the ladder. Play is due to get underway at 7pm!

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Hello and welcome to the final game of Round 6 – and what a blockbuster it promises to be!

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