Paul Green re-signs with North Queensland until the end of 2018

PAUL Green has been rewarded for the Cowboys excellent start to the year with an extension that will see him remain at the club until the end of 2018.

Cowboys' Head Coach Paul Green returning to the Townsville Airport from their win in Sydney against the Panthers.

BRISBANE, June 3 AAP — North Queensland have confirmed they have re-signed coach Paul Green for another three NRL seasons.

In just his second year as an NRL head coach, Green has steered the Cowboys to a club record nine straight wins and a share of the ladder lead at the halfway mark of the season.

“I’m really happy to have the future settled and excited about where the club is going with the footy program,” said Green, who signed until the end of the 2018 season.

Green steered the Cowboys to the second week of the finals in his debut season and seems to have them poised for a run at a maiden premiership.

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Green took over the Cowboys in 2014.

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“Paul has had tremendous success at the Cowboys in his time here already, and the board and the broader Cowboys family are thrilled he will continue to lead the football team for the next three seasons,” said Cowboys chairman Laurence Lancini.

“He’s had an important hand in re-signing a number of our key players, and the three-year deal brings a great deal of stability heading into the future.

“Also, Paul has a deep understanding of the importance of the club to the North Queensland community.”

With 24 wins from 38 games since the start of last season, Green has the highest win percentage in Cowboys history.

Originally published as Paul Green re-signs with North Queensland until the end of 2018