{
  "id": 5899392,
  "title": "Live: Cowboys suffer huge finals blow, Dragons face Eels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/live-cowboys-suffer-huge-finals-blow-dragons-face-eels",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T03:33:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/nrl-live-updates-dragons-eels-panthers-wests-tigers/107121502"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Queensland Cowboys defender Reuben Cotter will be sidelined for the start of the NRL finals after facing a charge for a high tackle during a recent match. The grade two careless high tackle charge was issued for a contact on Josh Papalii during the first hit up of the game. The Dragons and Eels are set to conclude their seasons on a high, as Penrith aims to clinch the NRL minor premiership if they defeat Wests Tigers by more than two points.",
  "summary": "North Queensland Cowboys star Reuben Cotter will miss week one of the finals after being charged for a high tackle against the Raiders. The Dragons and Eels look to end their seasons on a high. Follow live.",
  "key_points": [
    "Reuben Cotter suspended for finals due to high tackle charge",
    "Dragons and Eels conclude seasons with crucial matches",
    "Penrith aims to secure NRL minor premiership"
  ],
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Live: Cowboys suffer huge finals blow, Dragons face Eels",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/live-cowboys-suffer-huge-finals-blow-dragons-face-eels-5901001",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:33:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}