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Joel Gould

Cowboys sack assistant coach Maloney after DUI charge

James Maloney has been relieved of his role as a Cowboys assistant for a non-football misdemeanour. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

North Queensland assistant coach James Maloney has been sacked by the club after being charged with drink driving in a blow to the Cowboys on the cusp of the NRL finals.

The 38-year-old, who won premierships with the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla, joined the club this season after finishing his playing career in France.

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