Manly’s Karl Lawton has agreed terms on a two-year deal as the Cowboys look to bolster their hooking stocks, leaving North Queensland club favourite Jake Granville in limbo in Townsville.
The Cowboys have enjoyed a much better start to their NRL season than their dismal 2023 campaign, but one key area is holding them back from being true premiership contenders.
It wasn’t pretty but the Parramatta Eels have returned to the winner’s circle, although not before a heart attack play for coach Brad Arthur.
They were far from perfect, but the Parramatta Eels remain in touch with the top-eight, as the Sydney curse continues to haunt the Cowboys.
Incoming centre Tom Chester could be in for a field day against the Eels after Cowboys coach Todd Payten revealed the likely focal point of North Queensland’s attack. Read his game plan.
Tom Dearden has revamped his attack this season and while his contributions aren’t all showing on the score sheet, it’s clear that he’s taken the next step in his development. Find out how.
Kyle Feldt revealed a brief moment during his record-breaking try was a special tribute to the Cowboys’ greatest ever fullback. Find out how Feldt knew an intercept was on the cards.
A Cowboys signed teenager who has a splash of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow about him made our latest Meninga Cup Team of the Week – despite his side losing by 24 points. See who else made it here.
The big guns stood tall on a bumper Sunday with the Cowboys and Raiders picking up crucial wins. We look at the 20 SuperCoach NRL Winners and Losers from Sunday footy.
Des Hasler’s horror season with the Titans continues after his side fell short to the Cowboys to remain winless in 2024, now sweating on an injury to one of their key playmakers.
The Wests Tigers will replace one suspended playmaking phenom with another exciting young rookie, while the Knights are set for yet another halves reshuffle. READ THE LATEST TEAM NEWS
We’re a month into the NRL season and there’s a big gap between all four Queensland teams. How do they all rate so far? PAMELA WHALEY analyses draws, injury lists and form.
Scott Sattler’s epic 2003 grand final trysaver has met its fiercest competition for the honour of rugby league’s greatest trysaver. We asked Sattler the big question: whose was better? Read his take.
If Tevita Pangai Jr wants to return to the Broncos, he’ll have to hang up the gloves for good first. Plus, the Cowboys are set to re-sign one of the most in-demand forwards in the NRL on a $2 million extension.
Missing three key starters for the Queensland derby, Broncos coach Kevin Walters found inspiration from an unusual place as his wounded side completed a memorable win over the Cowboys.
Cowboys half Tom Dearden has pulled off one of the wildest plays in rugby league history, leaving the NRL world in utter disbelief.
Memo to the Cowboys: The talent scouts have signed a Super Seven from the Cutters, but should also take a second peek in case they overlooked some good juniors, including one of our Meninga Cup Team of the Week selections. Story here.
North Queensland has stormed to the top of the NRL ladder, taking advantage of a Dragons error in stunning fashion.
Cowboys backrower Heilum Luki will undergo surgery in the coming days after picking up an ankle injury in North Queensland’s 21-20 golden point victory over Newcastle.
The North Queensland Cowboys have recovered from some blunders to win a golden point thriller to continue a strong start to the season.
Less minutes, fewer games and a revised training schedule – Cowboys coach Todd Payten has detailed how North Queensland plan to keep Jason Taumalolo playing footy.
To those that knew him, Ryan Craig wasn’t just Billy Slater’s brother-in-law. He was a devoted family man who made the ultimate sacrifice to save his little girl’s life.
Find out which Knights star rising Kiwis enforcer Griffin Neame can’t wait to charge at on Saturday when Newcastle come to town.
He’s feeling fitter and faster than ever, but 2016 premiership winner Chad Townsend is still without a contract beyond 2024; while the Panthers and Bulldogs have locked down two stars.
North Queensland Cowboys gun Valentine Holmes is within reach of an incredible NRL milestone and the only thing standing in his way is the team he has historically dominated.
In his exclcusive weekly column, Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend revealed how a key defensive habit of a rookie Dolphin lit the fuse on an attacking masterclass on fifth-and-last tackle.
Laybutt announced himself onto the NRL stage with an emphatic two-try showing on Sunday, but it was a tale of ‘what if’ for Melbourne. Find out how the Cowboys secured their new gun.
Rugby league fans were left stunned and furious at a rare and controversial penalty try call in the last game of NRL’s Round 1.
Todd Payten has revealed the secret pre-season assessment his coaching staff conducted to determine whether 2015 grand final hero Kyle Feldt could snatch back his starting position.
PAMELA WHALEY analyses all the TAB regular season wins markets to determine which clubs can exceed punters’ expectations and which are more likely to dash them in 2024.
Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend said he expected the NRL to hand down a harsh punishment should allegations of racism levelled by Ezra Mam be confirmed. Read what he had to say.
Scans have confirmed talismanic forward Coen Hess requires ACL reconstruction surgery to take the field again. Find out what that means for the off-contract enforcer’s future at the club.
There is no hiding a poor start to the NRL season can break your club’s year – but there’s a flip side to that coin. We predict every club’s ladder position through the first six rounds of the competition.
The Cowboys forward pack has become a treasure trove of potential SuperCoach moneymakers following the heartbreaking loss of fan-favourite Coen Hess. See our top five picks.
Box office appeal, a team full of villains, potential for drama – just what makes NRL teams in 2024 watchable? TRAVIS MEYN on why Jackson Hastings and Joey Johns will keep us glued to the Knights.
A Cowboys star has predicted big things for the team’s left edge in attack following his “best pre-season” yet. Find out why the rest of the competition and their fans should take notice.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan lit a fire under Zac Lomax as round 1 of the NRL season fast approaches and positions are cemented. PAMELA WHALEY looks at every club’s form guide, SuperCoach insights and injury updates out of the Pre-season Challenge.
They’re getting straight outta Townsville. The Cowboys will abandon their North Queensland base ahead of the start of the new NRL season. Find out why.
Round 1 of SuperCoach is just weeks away and now is a great time to piece together your team. Find out which players make our top five selections for North Queensland Cowboys fans.
Star forward Luciano Leilua has got his wish and is making an immediate, blockbuster move away from North Queensland.
He helped mastermind a shock win over Australia, and now Ricky Henry has been tasked with trying to get the Cowboys to the finals after he was unveiled as their new NRLW coach.
It’s only happened once before, but Corey Parker believes this could the year every club in the Sunshine State makes the finals. Find out why.
The Cowboys have found their replacement for Ben Jeffries as head coach of the NRLW team. Find out how the experienced New Zealander will turn around North Queensland’s fortunes.
Reece Walsh sent a chilling warning to NRL rivals after 11 minutes of magic from Brisbane’s golden boy against the Cowboys – and he has a new partner in crime. All the talking points from the Pre-season Challenge fixture.
Young guns staking their claim, new recruits making a statement, veterans under pressure to retain their spots. These are every NRL club’s key positional battles.
A fresh suitor has joined the hunt for Luciano Leilua’s signature after he asked the North Queensland Cowboys for an immediate release.
A Cowboys standout is keen to make a move, but his asking price has shocked some rival NRL clubs keen on his services.
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Another Dolphin has beaten the battle of the bulge in the off-season, with Tesi Niu rocketing into round one selection contention following a brutal summer boot camp.
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