Fan-favourites’ futures revealed: Payten updates on Hess, Granville
Todd Payten revealed one of North Queensland’s most liked players is looking at overseas options for 2025. Catch up on the latest contract news coming out of Cowboys HQ.
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‘Everyone knows it’s a big no-no’: Cowboys admit to cardinal NRL sin
Reece Robson conceded that the Cowboys had been committing one of rugby league’s cardinal sins far too often through the opening five rounds. Find out how they can clean up their act.
Cowboys grand finalist rejoins club
A former Cowboys player who appeared in the 2005 grand final has returned to the club. Find out what he had to say about coming back to his old NRL team.
Market Watch: Veteran Cowboy’s career all-but over after Lawton signing
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 hard truth Cowboys must address to revive finals hopes
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.
Coach’s face ‘says it all’ in no try blunder
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.
Scrappy Parra shake off pressure as Sydney curse haunts Cowboys
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.
Payten hints at plan to exploit Parramatta’s greatest weakness
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.
How Dearden has evolved Cowboys attack in 2024
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.
Feldt lifts lid on touching tribute to Bowen
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.
Cowboys signing in Meninga Cup Team of the Week
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.
NRL SuperCoach: 20 major winners, losers from Sunday footy
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.
Hasler’s misery continues as Cowboys hold off Titans
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.
Early Mail: Benji to blood rookie playmaker, Knights’ halves gamble
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
Qld NRL Report Card: Good, bad and ugly grades after four rounds
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.
Tackle of the Century: Sattler weighs in on Dearden debate
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.
Broncos doors closed for TPJ return until boxing retirement
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.
Walters, Broncos ‘inspired’ by grand final villains Penrith
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.
‘Tackle from heaven’ leaves NRL in disbelief
Cowboys half Tom Dearden has pulled off one of the wildest plays in rugby league history, leaving the NRL world in utter disbelief.
Memo Cowboys: Take a peek at these Meninga Cup Cutters
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.
Bombed try sparks stunning Cowboy blitz
North Queensland has stormed to the top of the NRL ladder, taking advantage of a Dragons error in stunning fashion.
Injury Update: Cowboys forward Luki to undergo surgery
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.
Cowboys pull off great escape in NRL thriller
The North Queensland Cowboys have recovered from some blunders to win a golden point thriller to continue a strong start to the season.
Cowboys reject Taumalolo retirement talk
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.
Family breaks silence after father gives life in dam to save daughter
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.
Stat Attack: Knights’ deal with the Devil revealed
The Knights attack was back at its best in 2023 after a historic run of wins, but it may have believers in the paranormal on edge. These are the stats that will determine your team’s hopes in 2024.
Why ex-Cowboy walked out on French club after just 10 days
A former Cowboy and Emerging Maroons playmaker has revealed the circumstances that led him to walk out on a contract in French rugby league after just 10 days. What he experienced:
Can you tackle the impossibly hard NRL quiz?
Consider yourself a rugby league guru? Take on Fox Sports NRL statistician Aaron Wallace and his impossibly hard quiz and test your knowledge on the greatest game of all.
Scouting report: Cowboys to unleash destructive force
Unable to hit the free agency market to fix their issues from a disappointing 2023 season, the Cowboys might have unearthed another future star straight out of their burgeoning pathways.
Payten’s ’significant changes’ as Cowboys look to return to finals
Todd Payten revealed a raft of changes the side would see in 2024 in his latest update on North Queensland’s pre-season. Catch up on all the news coming out of Cowboys HQ.
Might never be beaten: Gym records prove Webb’s greatness
The NRL is in mourning over the tragic death of former Kangaroos and Origin star Carl Webb. But his gym feats at Brisbane and North Queensland will never be forgotten.
‘The ultimate top bloke’: Webb remembered as life of the party
Carl Webb will go down as one of rugby league’s most feared opponents, loyal teammates and greatest characters. Read Matt Bowen’s touching tribute to the Queensland legend.
Carl Webb passes away following battle with MND
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of Queensland Origin forward Carl Webb, less than four years after he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Six trophies, six years: Cowboy’s quest for NRL greatness
Tom Dearden has revealed his ambition of accomplishing a feat unmatched in nearly 60 years of rugby league – winning six premierships in six years for the North Queensland Cowboys.
Cowboys drop Dearden Christmas bombshell
North Queensland has extended the contract of in-demand Maroons playmaker Tom Dearden through the end of the 2029 season.
Cowboys star signs monster deal
The NRL player market is starting to take shape with one of the biggest free agents signing a mega five-year contract extension.
Shock player is NRL’s next million-dollar star
Following Jarome Luai’s reported call to defect to the Tigers, the cards are falling perfectly for an unexpected player to be the next million-dollar star.
Cowboys release head coach effective immediately
Foundation Cowboys NRLW coach Ben Jeffries has been released from his contract with the club effective immediately.
Payten reveals how Cowboys guns can snatch a starting spot
After starring for his country in the Pacific Championships, a young Cowboys gun has been given a simple equation to earn a starting jersey. Find out what Payten needs to see from him.
How Cowboys recruit reignited his love for the game
The newest Cowboy revealed how he rediscovered his love for rugby league as the powerful prop plots his fight for a top 30 spot in Townsville. Read why he’s ready to step his game up in 2024.
NRL star’s wife caught up in Roosters snub
NRL cult personality James Maloney has divulged private details of the drama that surrounded his sudden move with an NRL club.
Broncos legacy denied: Why Aussie Schoolboy rejected father-son fate
North Queensland’s most decorated schoolboy prop in a decade has revealed why he turned his back on being a father-son player at the Broncos to launch his career at the Cowboys.
$7.5m mega deal: Manly star locked in until 2031
Manly Sea Eagles star Haumole Olakau’atu has recommitted to club, signing a monster extension which will keep him on the northern beaches until 2031.
Will new recruits push Bulldogs pup out of the kennel?
They’re the NRL’s one-time next big things, teen prodigies and first graders in the making. PAUL CRAWLEY looks at where some of rugby league’s best rookies have landed.
Priest who blessed NRL team on child sex charges
A Catholic priest who gained fame for blessing an NRL team on their way to glory is facing allegations he abused a boy decades ago.
Rising PNG Kumuls star inks Cowboys extension
The rising Cowboys star wants to bring the passion and pride he showed for the PNG Kumuls back to the NRL next season after locking in a new contract with North Queensland.
Granville 2.0: NRL Swiss Army knife ready for expanded role
The Cowboys have extended the contract of a versatile playmaker who shapes as the natural heir to beloved utility Jake Granville. Read which Cowboy is in for a massive 2024:
Why Clifford never gave up on Cowboys dream
Jake Clifford is intent on earning a long-term contract with his boyhood club, even if it means taking the long road. Find out why he’s excited to build an enduring combination with Tom Dearden.
The $3 million Fifita problem facing Hasler
The Titans pre-season has only just begun and Des Hasler is already under immediate pressure to convince David Fifita that the Gold Coast can become an NRL premiership threat.
NRL Draw: The good, bad and ugly for your club in 2024
Fox Sports stats expert Aaron Wallace reveals how supporters and members from every NRL club are affected by the 2024 draw.
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