Have you wondered where your NRL club’s debut players come from? Most come from this competition, the Connell Cup, an elite U17 club competition. Here’s 50+ players to watch here ahead of Saturday’s opener.
Tanzanian-born refugee Emarly Bitungane is hoping a strong trial match performance can catapult him into the selection picture for an NRL debut. Read more about his unlikely rugby league journey.
Cowboys fans will get their first look at backrower Kai O’Donnell on Friday with the North Queensland junior set to make his club debut in the trial match against the Dolphins. Read what he had to say and see the full team.
Players to watch: Who were the rising stars of the the Mal Meninga Cup under-19s club league competition? Here’s 60 of the finest across all 14 teams ahead of round one this Saturday.
PNG Kumuls star Zac Laybutt’s rehabilitation from an ACL injury is coming along nicely, but it could have huge implications for Todd Payten and SuperCoach fans alike. Find out what it could mean.
The under-17 boys champions overcame plenty of adversity to hoist the trophy at the Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival in Rockhampton. Read how the two junior finals played out very differently.
Coen Hess has opened up about the isolation he felt over the past 12 months as he eyes an NRL return more than 500 days in the making. Read why he is ready to repay the faith shown in him by the Cowboys.
North Queensland halfback Tom Duffy has been biding his time in reserve grade, claiming the Northern Pride’s player of the year title in 2024. Now he’s ready to step into the No.7 jersey made famous by Johnathan Thurston.
North Queensland’s incumbent halfback Jake Clifford has taken a massive hit to his chances of wearing the Cowboys No.7 jersey in round 1 after undergoing minor surgery on Wednesday.
Mackay Meteorettes have achieved the ultimate success in junior basketball, claiming the under-18s girls state championship. Find out how they did it.
Hundreds of talented ballers from across Queensland have landed on the Gold Coast for the 2025 BQ Club State Championships. See our mega gallery from day two featuring boys and girls divisions 1 and 2:
North Queensland’s 2024 rookie of the year Jaxon Purdue has weighed in on the three-way battle to pair Kangaroos star Tom Dearden in the Cowboys halves this season. Find out which halfback has their nose in front.
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