Cows hold off gutsy Dragons in thriller
NO Johnathan Thurston? No worries. The Cowboys fought hard without their Origin stars, upsetting the Dragons on Saturday night.
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Surgery to soothe a real pain in the neck
QUEENSLAND’S Matt Scott will use Cowboys teammate and NSW rival James Tamou as inspiration to conquer a neck injury that is causing pain down his arm.
Expert tips for NRL Round 17
HAVING trouble with your NRL tips? Here’s what our experts are saying about the Origin-shortened round 17.
Cows committed to securing JT’s future
CLINCHING a future at the Cowboys for Johnathan Thurston is a priority for the club’s new chief executive, Greg Tonner.
Stadium a priority for new Cowboys CEO
NEW North Queensland CEO Greg Tonner says that getting a new stadium built for the Cowboys is one of his top priorities.
Fuming Cowboys cop a $100,000 body blow
THE NRL has delivered North Queensland another scheduling body blow after handing the Cowboys a fixture that stands to cost the club $100,000.
Cowboys miss JT as hungry Sharks upset
THE Cowboys’ ability to perform without Johnathan Thurston was badly exposed on Saturday after sensationally imploding against the Sharks.
Cowboys edge defence not quite right
NORTH Queensland second rower Ethan Lowe believes better communication is needed if the Cowboys are to fix their right edge defence.
Comeback Cows filled with self-belief
THE Cowboys are proving harder to kill than a cockroach as they ride an 11-game winning streak in which they have come from behind 10 times.
Expert tips for NRL Round 16
STRUGGLING with your NRL tips? Join the club. Here’s what our experts are saying about Round 16 with a full round to sort out.
Morgan to bring his own game at No. 7
COWBOYS halfback Michael Morgan has no plans to mimic Johnathan Thurston when he steps into the role occupied by the world’s greatest player.
Thurston sinks Raiders in nailbiter
IT took three attempts in the final minute, but Cowboys skipper Johnathan Thurston has kicked a clutch field goal to sink the Raiders in an absolute nailbiter.
JT deadly as Cowboys shoot down Raiders
GENIUS. Freak. Champion. Immortal. We have run out of superlatives for Johnathan Thurston, so call him whatever you want and more.
Expert tips for NRL round 15
HAVING trouble with your NRL tips? Here’s what our experts are saying about a very challenging round 15.
Thurston surges to Dally M lead
HE is strong favourite to win the award for a fourth time and Cowboys star Johnathan Thurston is now on top of the Dally Ms leaderboard. See the full list.
Would you like coffee, tea or JT?
IF this popular video is anything to go by Queensland larrikin Johnathan Thurston could be a permanent fixture in the friendly skies once he’s done with football.
Green disappointed at light ban for Ma’u
MANU Ma’u was suspended for two matches for his knee to the face of Ray Thompson but Cowboys coach Paul Green says the punishment was not harsh enough.
‘Yeah you’re a w***er, mate’
NATHAN Hindmarsh wasn’t happy with Johnathan Thurston after this cheeky dig following his side’s comeback win against Parramatta.
Cooper’s six-minute hat-trick caps comeback
GAVIN Cooper scored a six-minute hat-trick to help the Cowboys highlight their status as the NRL’s comeback kings and stun the Eels. Watch the video.
Shambolic Eels blow 24-point lead
PARRAMATTA have blown a 24-point lead with some horrendous defence, at one stage letting in five tries in 10 minutes, to succumb to an embarrassing defeat.
Eels won’t rule out targeting JT
COWBOYS coach Paul Green has reminded referees of the danger Johnathan Thurston faces from illegal late attacks, as the Eels won’t deny he’s a target.
Defence key to maiden title, says Green
THE Cowboys will have to improve their defence to win their maiden premiership despite a club record nine-match winning streak, coach Paul Green says.
Cowboys plan for JT’s replacement
COWBOYS fans, don’t fret: North Queensland’s succession plan for the eventual replacement of Johnathan Thurston is already underway.
Cowboys wary of the slippery Eel
COWBOYS utility Ray Thompson knows the danger of playing against a man with nothing to lose.
The lost art of field goals
STATISTICS show that NRL matches have become even tighter, which means field goals have become more valuable than ever before.
I took a dive, says Souths’ Stewart
GLENN Stewart has admitted that he took a dive during the controversial Michael Morgan ‘no try’ in Souths’ loss to North Queensland.
Tamou checks on early-release options
JAMES Tamou has asked the Cowboys a release from his contract is an option, as Canberra’s pursuit of the hulking prop intensifies.
Five things we learned: Cowboys ride high
JOHNATHAN Thurston was at the heart of everything good once again as the Cowboys saw of the premiers. What else can we take from a thrilling win?
Fired up JT blows Bunnies away
A FIRED up Cowboys side has been inspired by Johnathan Thurston to overcome a controversial call from the officials and blow the Rabbitohs away.
Inglis shift ‘might help Cowboys’
JOHNATHAN Thurston says Greg Inglis’s shift to five-eighth could give the Cowboys an advantage in tonight’s blockbuster at ANZ Stadium.
Rabbitohs ‘know how to stop Thurston’
JOHNATHAN Thurston has been untouchable over the past two weeks but Souths think they’ve got the game plan to shut down the Cowboys superstar
Inglis, Thurston to square off in halves
MONDAY nights don’t get any bigger — superstars Greg Inglis and Johnathan Thurston getting the rare chance to square off against each other in the halves.
Taumalolo fired up for Burgess clash
JASON Taumalolo has warned Souths’ monster pack to brace for fireworks as the Cowboys forwards look to prove their premiership muscle.
New Green deal hit by slow start
COACH Paul Green’s future at the Cowboys is at the centre of a boardroom drama thanks to his side’s erratic start to the season.
Hannant happy to do what’s required
PROP Ben Hannant says he is content to play whatever role Paul Green wants as he loses minutes to teammate James Tamou’s resurgence.
Raiders land Sezer, Tamou could be next
RICKY Stuart proved himself every inch a Raider, poaching Titans five-eighth Aidan Sezer and then locking his sights on Cowboys’ James Tamou.
Expert tips for NRL Round 6
HAVING trouble with your NRL tips? Here’s what The Courier-Mail’s experts are saying about Round 6.
Cowboys primed for Rabbitohs: Thurston
Back to back wins has the Cowboys back on track and Johnathan Thurston says they’re ready to take it to the best teams in the competition
Ref controversy mars Cowboys victory
A COUPLE of video refereeing dramas made sure the Panthers crashed to their third straight defeat following their match with the Cowboys on Monday.
Thurston inspires resurgent Cowboys
IN Monday night’s victory over Penrith, the Cowboys produced a piece of magic that proved this team could still be premiership contenders.
Cowboys coach not sold on Morgan at No. 6
NORTH Queensland coach Paul Green says Michael Morgan still has not earned ownership of the Cowboys’ No. 6 jersey.
Coote ready to show Panthers what they lost
COWBOYS fullback Lachlan Coote says he is ready to face Penrith, the club that lost faith in him because of repeated breakdowns.
Tamou shoots down reports of Sydney move
JAMES Tamou says he will see his Cowboys contract out, dismissing speculation he wants to return to Sydney.
Winterstein wasn’t alone on NRL return
COWBOYS winger Antonio Winterstein called on his brother Francis’s spirit as he made his return to the NRL in Monday night’s win over Melbourne.
Cowboy Coote hails Panthers star Moylan
HIS emergence at Penrith played a key role in forcing Lachlan Coote out of the club but the now Cowboys has only praise for Panthers star Matt Moylan.
Expert tips for NRL Round 5
HAVING trouble with your NRL tips? Here’s what The Courier-Mail’s experts are saying about round 5.
Tamou back in form but he’s hurting
HE HAS just played his best game in 18 months but James Tamou’s teammates are amazed the hulking prop is even on the field.
JT steals the show in golden point
JOHNATHAN Thurston has single-handedly pulled the Cowboys to victory with a late field-goal and a second one in golden point sealing a miracle comeback.
Lowe making most of Tariq departure
ETHAN Lowe has been a shining light for the struggling Cowboys. Not only has he filled the hole left by Tariq Sims but arguably been better.
Winterstein thankful for support after tragedy
ANTONIO Winsterstein’s eyes well with tears as he remembers his “cheeky, tough and loving,” brother Francis, who took his own life a little over two weeks ago.
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