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'Fun followed by deflation': Wests Tigers angry as NRL backs controversial call

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The NRL had defended the call to allow North Queensland to challenge a last-minute game and kick their way to a controversial 27-26 win over the Wests Tigers. Key points: Down by a point, the Cowboys call for a review with a second remaining, claiming winger Kyle Feldt is hampered After The Bunker awarded the home team a companion penalty, Valentine Holmes kicked North Queensland to victory Wests Tigers officials have called for a review of the decision Down 26-25 with a second remaining and play restarted after a Tigers attempt, North Queensland claimed winger Kyle Feldt was hampered in his run after kick-off when referee Chris Butler blew his whistle after the siren. Although no penalty has been awarded, Cowboys captain Chad Townsend may request that the play be reviewed. Bunker then gave North Queensland a companion penalty, and Valentine Holmes kicked the Cowboys home. Amid the controversy, Wests Tigers officials told the Sydney Morning Herald that they would consider legal options

Rugby News: Jones turns to Reds, Forrest backs RA in Super fight with NZ, Ireland at the top

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A Set small text size A Set default text size A Set large text size The Queensland Reds’ second-line stake has been restored with key acquisition of Luke Jones’s Tes until 2025. The 31-year-old, who played the last of his six Tests in 2019, will return to Australian rugby from a second stint in France to effectively replace England-bound Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. Jones played 89 Super Rugby matches between 2010-20 for the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels and has just started a stint with Kurtley Beale at Racing 92 in the French Top 14. Offering experience playing against current Reds coach and former All Blacks key Brad Thorn, Jones’ pedigree is welcome given the defeats of Salakaia-Loto and prostitute Alex Mafi (Melbourne Rebels) in the off-season. “It’s great to bring home another Wallaby at the Reds,” said Reds football boss Sam Cordingley of the Sydney product. “Luke is a great addition to our squad. He is a very experienced key with a high work rate, the