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Could Heilum Luki be the first player of Niuean heritage selected for Origin?

From representing a tiny pacific island nation as a kid, to North Queensland Cowboys prodigy, could Heilum Luki be pulling on the maroons jersey next?

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Shaneice Swain joins the ranks of Australians in the WNBA, drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks

Described as a 19-year-old phenomenon, Cairns basketballer Shaneice Swain is the latest Australian to make it into the top-flight American women's basketball league.

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Kings overpower weary Taipans, advance to NBL decider

The overworked and undermanned Cairns Taipans have finally ran out of puff as the Sydney Kings claimed a tough semi-final series to reach the NBL grand final.

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MVP Xavier Cooks faces season's end with ankle injury

Sydney coach Chase Buford has taken aim at the NBL's referees but his main concern is Xavier Cooks' injured ankle heading into the semi-final against Cairns.

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Cooks hurt, Buford ejected as Taipans level semis

Xavier Cooks' season may be over and the Kings' title defence hanging by a thread after Cairns dramatically levelled their NBL semi-final series.

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Taipans surge past Wildcats into NBL semi-finals

DJ Hogg has propelled the Cairns Taipans into a NBL semi-final clash with the Sydney Kings following a 91-78 do-or-die win over the Perth Wildcats.

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JackJumpers upset Taipans to earn NBL semi-final berth

Milton Doyle's 25 points and a stellar cameo from Isaac White have propelled Tasmania JackJumpers into the NBL semi-finals with a 87-79 win over Cairns.

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Wildcats drop out of NBL top six after loss to Cairns

The Perth Wildcats' NBL finals hopes hang by a thread after falling out of the top six with a home defeat to Cairns.

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Cleveland clutch as 36ers edge Taipans

The Adelaide 36ers have kept their playoff aspirations alive with a gusty 99-96 win over Cairns to snap a five game NBL losing streak.

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Cairns continue push for top two NBL spot

Cairns were pushed to the very end but held on for a vital win over rivals Brisbane to clinch a playoff spot and cement themselves in the NBL's top-two.

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Taipans' NBL sponsor at odds with club

The major sponsor of NBL club Cairns has condemned their decision not to wear jerseys acknowledging the inaugural pride round and say they weren't consulted.

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Taipans defy NBL pride jersey backlash

Cairns coach Adam Forde insists his team is supportive of the NBL's inaugural pride round, despite their decision not to wear the one-off jersey.

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Phoenix grind out crucial win over Taipans

South East Melbourne Phoenix have closed in on a top-six finish after scraping past Cairns Taipans for a third win in a row.

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JackJumpers end Taipans winning NBL run

Tasmania JackJumpers produce big final quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans and boost their NBL playoff hopes.

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Taipans nab crucial NBL win over Breakers

The Cairns Taipans are within touching distance of a ticket to the NBL semi-finals after recording a tense 85-83 win over the third-placed New Zealand Breakers.

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Taipans crush Bullets in NBL

Cairns Taipans smash Brisbane Bullets by 26 points to rack up a seventh straight win over their Queensland rivals.

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Taipans hold on to beat Illawarra in NBL

Without Keanu Pinder, the Cairns Taipans worked impressively as a unit to start 2023 with a 96-89 NBL win on the road over the Illawarra Hawks.

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Taipans produce New Year's Eve miracle

Cairns Taipans have pulled off a record-equalling fourth-quarter comeback to stun the Adelaide 36ers on New Year's Eve.

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Wildcats make it four NBL wins in a row

Perth Wildcats defeated Cairns Taipans for the tenth time in a row to remain in the thick of the NBL playoff race.

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Cairns Taipans run down JackJumpers in NBL

Keanu Pinder's star continues to shine in the NBL for the Cairns Taipans, who stormed home to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers in a 92-81 win.

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Taipans edge Bullets in QLD NBL derby

Cairns Taipans continued their push for an NBL playoff berth after proving too strong for Queensland rivals Brisbane.

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Cairns come back to run down Hawks in NBL

Cairns Taipans have shored up their top-four spot in the NBL with a thrilling 102-101 double-overtime home win over the battling Illawarra Hawks.

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Cairns stun Sydney in NBL overtime victory

Keanu Pinder and DJ Hogg have combined to end the Sydney Kings' all-time record streak of NBL road wins, helping get Cairns over the line in an overtime classic

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Belief high in NBL road warriors Taipans

Cairns coach Adam Forde is bullish of his side's NBL prospects after a tough victory over Brisbane made it five road wins from six trips this season.

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Taipans hand United an NBL drubbing

Cairns have won a game at home for the first time this season, and they have done so in style by hammering Melbourne United by 25 points.

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