Former Cow in line to replace Ballin
FORMER Cowboys hooker Jayden Hodges is the call-up option for Manly in their clash with North Queensland if Matt Ballin is rested.
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How round 26 results will impact ladder
AFTER 25 weeks, every playoff spot from first to eighth remains in question for what looms as the most important final round in recent memory.
Cows skipper loves new-found maturity
NORTH Queensland is the hottest team in the NRL right now but skipper Matt Scott is most impressed by the new-found maturity of his Cowboys.
Hall open to offers as Cowboys stall
GLENN Hall admits his future is in doubt, with the veteran forward set to put himself on the open market as the Cowboys stall on a new deal.
Sims tells Cowboys ego is a dirty word
DEPARTING Cowboy Ashton Sims has warned his teammates against cockiness, despite their near flawless last-start disposal of South Sydney.
Cowboys fight $20,000 concussion fine
THE North Queensland Cowboys will fight a $20,000 fine for breaching the NRL’s concussion rules against the Canterbury Bulldogs.
Fans say Green will gain title for Cows
COACH Paul Green is doing his best to rein in premiership hype, but fans believe he is the man to deliver North Queensland a maiden title.
Bunnies roast sets mark for Cowboys
ASHTON Sims says last week’s dismantling of South Sydney should be the blueprint for how North Queensland should play every week.
Scott inspires Sims to be his best
HE’S the man keeping Test and NSW prop James Tamou out of NRL finals aspirants North Queensland’s starting side.
Rate the Broncos, Cowboys, Titans
THERE are just two rounds left in the regular season of the NRL so just two more chances to rate the Broncos, Cowboys and Titans players.
I’ll bench if that’s what it takes: Tamou
TEST and Origin prop James Tamou will happily remain an interchange player if that is the right formula for North Queensland winning a premiership.
Expert tips for NRL Round 25
STILL in contention in an NRL tipping competition? If you are, you might like to check what our experts are saying about Round 25.
Raiders attempt to lure away Cowboy Lui
THE Cowboys are facing a battle to retain Robert Lui with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart making a play for Johnathan Thurston’s scrumbase partner.
TAB give Sharks’ record 30.5 points start
THE last-placed Sharks, who have just nine players from their 2014 team poster still available, are huge underdogs for their clash with the Cowboys.
Caviar Cowboys rewrite betting books
NORTH Queensland have become the Caviar Cowboys — the shortest priced NRL favourite this century up against the undermanned Sharks.
Nothing is achieved yet says Green
THE Cowboys are on the verge of sealing a top eight spot, but coach Paul Green doesn’t want his players to start thinking about the finals.
Cowboys’ finish to revive finals demons
A NRL draw maker with a wicked sense of humour has ensured the Cowboys need to vanquish some finals demons to secure a top six finish.
Eels stun, Sharks done, upsets and uproar
PERSISTENCE pays off for the Eels, Sharks keep sinking and a Rabbits star is left hamstrung. Highs, Lows and Big Blows for round 24.
JT says hold on to talk of a title
NORTH Queensland Cowboys halfback Johnathan Thurston will not go calling his side an NRL premiership threat just yet.
Inspired Cowboys stun Rabbitohs
SO much for travel sickness. A Johnathan Thurston-inspired North Queensland claimed a deserved 22-10 win over South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.
Brilliant Thurston puts brakes on Bunnies
A JOHNATHAN Thurston masterclass has all but guaranteed North Queensland a NRL finals berth after the Cowboys throttled South Sydney 22-10 .
Shattered Wright set to sue Sharks
SHATTERED Cowboy Matt Wright is considering suing the Sharks after accepting the doping ban that has crushed his hopes of a premiership ring.
Ban shatters Wright’s premiership dream
MATT Wright’s hopes of a premiership ring have been shattered after the Cowboys rookie today accepted a retrospective doping ban.
Decision on Tate’s future nears
INJURED North Queensland centre Brent Tate says he’s still a few weeks away from making a decision about his playing future.
Thurston: I want a ring I deserve
JOHNATHAN Thurston does have a premiership ring – but he gave it away. Now the North Queensland captain is dreaming of Cowboys glory.
Tamou injured as Cowboys shock Dogs
COWBOYS prop James Tamou was rushed to hospital with a suspected neck injury, overshadowing a shock Cowboys win over the Bulldogs.
Tamou hurt as Cowboys surge over Dogs
TEST prop James Tamou was taken to hospital as the resurgent Cowboys left Brisbane’s finals hopes on life support with a boilover victory.
Sims: Ignore niggle from menace Ennis
COWBOYS enforcer Tariq Sims has revealed it is important for his side to ignore the Bulldogs vocal tactics when they meet on Saturday.
Your chance to rate NRL players
QUEENSLAND NRL fans were in a generous mood in round 19, handing out high ratings to Broncos, Titans and Cowboys players, including two perfect scores.
Expert tips for NRL round 20
HAVING problems with your NRL tips? Here’s what The Courier-Mail’s experts are saying about Round 20.
Tariq desperate to leave a winner
NEWCASTLE-bound Tariq Sims says a grand final berth is not beyond the grasp of the Cowboys.
Cows shift focus to dreaded Dogs
AFTER finally snapping their horror away record last week, the Cowboys will look to improve on another damning statistic against the Bulldogs.
How did you rate the Coal Train?
QUEENSLAND’S three NRL teams broke through for much-needed wins at the weekend you can rate the players’ performances.
Morgo has that sweet Mango juice
MICHAEL Morgan is proof there is life after Matt Bowen after the fullback tormented the Sharks to ignite the Cowboys’ finals charge
Cowboys sink toothless Sharks
NORTH Queensland claimed their first away win of the year, with an easy 36-18 victory over the toothless Cronulla Sharks.
Graham rips refs, tips Cowboys
WADE Graham branded NRL referees as poor as the Sharks after yet another loss — then tipped the Cowboys to make a late title charge.
JT rides Cowboys out of away win drought
AFTER 321 days without an away win, the Cowboys’ rocky road horror show is over after a two-try effort from Johnathan Thurston sank the Sharks.
Expert tips for NRL Round 19
HAVING trouble with your NRL tips? Here is what The Courier-Mail’s experts are saying about round 19.
Broncos, Cowboys in Granville tug of war
BRONCOS rake Jake Granville is embroiled in a Queensland tug of war with fierce foes the Cowboys targeting the livewire to solve their hooking crisis.
Tamou overhauls game to lift Cowboys
JAMES Tamou has revealed he has overhauled his game to threaten opposition defences and help the Cowboys break the worst road record in the NRL.
Cows moved on from seven tackle howler
IT WAS one of the great rugby league howlers but last year’s seven tackle controversy against Cronulla is now unmentionable at the Cowboys.
Courageous Corey spared fans’ wrath
COREY Parker’s gutsy performance for the Broncos in the one-point loss to Penrith in round 18 has won plaudits from NRL fans.
Injuries: Tupou out, Nofoaluma gone
CASUALTY WARD: Roosters winger Daniel Tupou will miss six weeks due to a back injury, while Tiger David Nofoaluma is out for the year.
JT ‘disappointed’ by Tamou hatchet job
JOHNATHAN Thurston is “disappointed” by comments by James Tamou, who said Jarryd Hayne was a better player than his Cowboys captain.
Expert tips for NRL Round 18
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Thurston scare rocks Maroons camp
JOHNATHAN Thurston has thrown a scare into the Queensland camp, with the star playmaker failing to finish training at Sanctuary Cove.
Cows slam NRL over Sydney draw bias
THE Cowboys have blasted the NRL, accusing them of pandering to Sydney clubs over a match schedule that could ruin their season.
Gallant Sharks pull off another miracle
THEY’VE done it again. The Sharks have pulled off the comeback of the season – their second stunning victory in as many weeks.
Dragons keep finals chances alive
THE ST GEORGE Illawarra Dragons kept their late finals charge alive with a come-from-behind win over the Cowboys at WIN Jubilee Oval.
Cowboys run out of puff as Dragons fire
ANOTHER road trip, another defeat. But this time for the Cowboys it was sheer heartbreak as Gareth Widdop lead the Dragons to victory.
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