Defence stays the key for Broncos
BRISBANE’S efforts in defence will need to continue if the club is to regain top ranking in Queensland, writes PAUL MALONE in his Four Points column.
Cowboys
Experts’ tips for NRL Round 3
NEED some help with your NRL tips? This is what The Courier-Mail’s team of experts are saying about Round 3.
We’re no dopes: Cowboy Tamou
COWBOY James Tamou insists his club is drug-free, hitting out at a club doctor’s claim that prescription-drug abuse is rife in the NRL.
Baby brings out the best in Tariq
COWBOY Tariq Sims may be battling for sleep, but he credits his new baby daughter for his best performance in more than two years.
Fans rate Andy as mighty handy
FOOTBALLERS handle pressure in different ways. Some succumb and others, such as Bronco Andrew McCullough, run with it.
I must improve, says Thurston
NORTH QUEENSLAND Cowboys star Johnathan Thurston has delivered a stinging critique of his form, admitting his option-taking isn’t good enough.
Lui to relieve JT of ‘general’ duties
ROBERT Lui has challenged himself to become the more dominant general at the Cowboys, allowing Johnathan Thurston to have more freedom.
Your chance to rate your players
WE are again inviting readers to rate the players in the Queensland-based NRL teams and to keep rating them all season.
Thurston now equal to Johns: Bozo
MERCURIAL playmaker Johnathan Thurston is equal to a rugby league Immortal in the eyes of another Immortal.
Tamou’s grafting to change opinions
ALWAYS critical of his own performances, publicly claimed he’s been lucky to retain various rep jumpers, James Tamou shows signs of maturity.
Brave Broncos win derby thriller
A TRY to Brisbane hooker Andrew McCullough sealed a 16-12 win for the Broncos against North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.
Thurston attack needs better backing
THE Cowboys’ defence is simply not good enough at this stage to be able to rely on co-captain Johnathan Thurston conjuring magic every game.
Concussion rules causing headaches
THE NRL’s new rules on concussion cases are already causing confusion among clubs and fans and the Todd Lowrie incident is a cse in point, writes CHRIS GARRY.
Broncos reject Thurston, again
JOHNATHAN Thurston’s manager says the Broncos sensationally “dropped off’’ the champion pivot following a secret meeting last year.
Morgan sticking with kamikaze style
COWBOYS fullback Michael Morgan has vowed he won’t be changing his kamikaze-style kick returns after wowing teammates with his fearless approach to his new role.
Fans give Bronco Ben a big tick
BRONCOS fans gave star NRL recruit Ben Barba a resounding nod of approval for his club debut against former club Canterbury in Round One.
Fans give Bronco Ben and JT big tick
SURVEY: Ben Barba, Johnathan Thurston and Albert Kelly were all given the thumbs up for their performances in round 1 of the NRL.
Griffin saved my career: Sims
COWBOYS enforcer Tariq Sims has revealed under-siege Broncos coach Anthony Griffin saved his career and rescued him from wasting his talent.
Taumalolo is a rare breed: Thaiday
FIRST they feared Johnathan Thurston. Now the Broncos are bracing to stop a more destructive version of ‘JT’- wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo.
Change of coach transforms Taumalolo
IN one of the greatest displays from a 20-year-old in the NRL, Jason Taumalolo racked up 207m in his first 80-minute effort.
Hunt, Hoff ready for biggest test
BEN Hunt has turned up the heat on himself and Josh Hoffman as they prepare for the ultimate litmus test – a showdown with Johnathan Thurston.
Lui repays Cowboys loyalty
COWBOY’S halfbackRobert Lui turned his back on a seven-figure to remain at the North Queensland Cowboys.
Grass is greener now for Furner
DAVID Furner says he has put his Raiders ordeal behind him as the new Cowboys assistant coach plots Canberra’s downfall.
Time for JT to take control: Locky
DARREN LOCKYER: Johnathan Thurston needs to change from being a nice guy in tough situations to being a dictator.
No surprise as Gus toes Nine line
CHANNEL Nine commentator and Maroon-hater Phil Gould has staunchly defended his station’s decision to rob Queenslanders of live rugby league.
Hannay buries hatchet with Ricky
SOUTHS Logan Magpies coach Josh Hannay says he is willing to bury the hatchet and work with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
Loa links with Henry at Titans
BARNSTORMING winger Kalifa Faifai Loa will link with former Cowboys coach Neil Henry at the Gold Coast Titans.
Green starts Cowboy cleanout
NEW Cowboys coach Paul Green is set to put his stamp on North Queensland following the exits of three key staff.
Top 10 off-contract NRL stars revealed
BLAKE Ferguson and David Williams headline a long list of NRL stars yet to find clubs for 2014. See our top 10 and verdict on where they’ll end up.
I didn’t rob Cowboys, says Cecchin
SHATTERED referee Matt Cecchin says his botched tackle-count may have cost him a World Cup spot, but he insists the blunder did not rob the Cowboys.
NRL’s five biggest off-season issues
Paul Malone analyses five of the biggest issues of the rugby league off-season.
Reynolds, Carney best kickers ever
MOVE over Daryl Halligan and Hazem El Masri, there are new goalkicking kings in town. Full 2013 NRL stats review
26 Queensland players primed for Cup
LUKE Douglas is one of 26 players from Queensland clubs named to play in this month’s Rugby League World Cup.
Parker and Scott clean up awards
KANGAROOS teammates Corey Parker and Matt Scott have dominated their respective clubs’ presentation nights.
Why Tate is NRL’s toughest player
WAYNE Bennett remembers traveling with Brent Tate to see a specialist about a neck injury thinking worst case scenario.
Ball now in Green’s court
DARREN Lockyer: I was coached by Paul Green when he was an assistant at the Broncos and he is tactically very strong.
Parker, Scott dominate awards
KANGAROOS and Maroons teammates Corey Parker and Matthew Scott have dominated their clubs’ award nights.
Cowboys to adopt Chooks’ mentality
IMPLEMENTING the hard-nosed ruthlessness of the Sydney Roosters is in Paul Green’s plans as he begins life as Cowboys coach.
Tamou says Cowboys weren’t robbed
Conspiracy? What conspiracy? James Tamou has broken ranks with Cowboys claims they were robbed by the seventh tackle try against Cronulla.
Roosters sad to see Green go
WITH three premiership wins in a row, Paul Green has the Midas touch and now a glowing endorsement from the Dally M Coach of the Year.
How Cowboys almost nabbed Ballin
MANLY ironman Matt Ballin was on the verge of solving North Queensland’s hooking dilemma until a Des Hasler poaching raid altered the future.
‘No more relying on Thurston’
NEW Cowboys coach Paul Green is keen to extract the best from young gun Jason Taumalolo as he looks to alleviate pressure on the other “JT”.
Dally M: How your team fared
NOT every team contains a Cooper Cronk, Johnathan Thurston or Todd Carney. Here are the leading point scorers for every NRL club.
Green the man after Bennett backflip
PAUL Green was resigned to staying at the Roosters next season because North Queensland officials were confident of signing Wayne Bennett.
Cowboys failed in Bennett bid
MASTER coach Wayne Bennett rejected an approach from North Queensland hierarchy as Brad Arthur last night firmed as favourite for the Cowboys post.
Arthur firms for Cows, Henry joins Titans
MANLY assistant coach Brad Arthur has firmed for the Cowboys post as Neil Henry confirms his move to Gold Coast Titans.
Bennett: I’m not quitting
EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle’s heartbreaking finals weekend has ended on a high with Wayne Bennett confirming he will stay at the club.
Cutters seal Queensland Cup title
MACKAY dedicated their Queensland Cup title to young star Alex Elisala, who died in April, with best mate Michael Morgan scoring the crucial try.
Cowboys add fuel to Bennett rumours
THE mystery surrounding Wayne Bennett’s future and rumours linking him with the Cowboys took another turn on Saturday.
Henry signs on with the Titans
THE Titans have netted a huge off-field signing, with former Cowboys coach Neil Henry to join the Gold Coast side.
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