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The battle to break Queensland’s stranglehold on the NRL National Schoolboy Cup is set to intensify as rugby league’s future stars begin their campaign for the 2026 title this month.

Northern Sharks stamped some authority late but were made to work for their result against a competitive South Darwin, while Litchfield claimed the Mitchell Russell Shield.

Palmerston Raiders coach Chuck Norris is going to lace up to bring some energy and experience to a side that, despite suffering some close defeats, is still confident they can make finals.