Ricky snubbed as $3m star leaves Cowboys
Star forward Luciano Leilua has got his wish and is making an immediate, blockbuster move away from North Queensland.
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Cowboys confirm new coach for 2024
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.
Club plots Leilua heist amid $3.6m reveal
A fresh suitor has joined the hunt for Luciano Leilua’s signature after he asked the North Queensland Cowboys for an immediate release.
Backrower chases ‘astronomical’ NRL deal
A Cowboys standout is keen to make a move, but his asking price has shocked some rival NRL clubs keen on his services.
NRL star’s shock exit bid on season’s eve
Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has dropped a bomb on his club less than a month out from the start of the 2024 NRL season.
Coach goes nuclear over NRL trade rumour
A fired up North Queensland coach Todd Payten has moved to quickly quash talk of one of his star players seeking a new home.
‘Won’t be here’: Coach drops $1m bomb
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has dropped a bombshell comment over one of his club’s most decorated stars after dropping the axe on his 2023 captains.
Cowboys star axed as club drops bomb
North Queensland has swung the axe with $10 million dollar man Jason Taumalolo dumped after the club’s 2023 season flop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The secret weapon saving the Cowboys
James Maloney has emerged as a key cog in North Queensland’s coaching department after the former NRL star made an immediate impact at pre-season training.
Huge cost of NRL star’s white powder scandal
North Queensland Cowboys star Valentine Holmes will reportedly face a suspension and a hefty fine for his white powder drama.
NRL star hit with breach notice over image
The NRL have issued Cowboys star Valentine Holmes with a breach notice following an investigation into his white powder scandal.
NRL star under investigation over photo
North Queensland star Valentine Holmes is under investigation by the NRL over a photo that has since been deleted.
Coach blasts all but one of his own players
Cowboys coach Todd Payten blasted his side, saying just one of his players could hold their head up as they were bundled out of contention.
‘He kicked me’: Wild act goes unpunished
A can of worms has been reopened in the NRL after Sean O’Sullivan copped a boot to the face as Kyle Feldt defused a bomb.
Former NSW Origin star retires at half time
Cowboys cult hero James Tamou has announced his immediate retirement in the middle of his team’s loss to Cronulla.
‘You at training?’: Coach snaps at journo
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has returned serve at a journalist questioning his side’s attitude after being routed by the Sharks.
Family tragedy sparks emotional NRL scenes
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh had another brilliant outing in Townsville on Saturday but was left in tears after scoring a decisive try.
Holmes slapped with ban after bizarre antics
The Cowboys’ finals campaign has taken a massive hit with Valentine Holmes rubbed out after failing to have a piece of evidence thrown out.
Holmes to roll the dice at NRL judiciary
Valentine Holmes will miss the rest of the regular season if he fails in his bid to have a high tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary.
Coach’s cheeky jab at Moses over sin bin
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has given Mitchell Moses a cheeky drive by over the tackle that got Valentine Holmes sent to the bin.
Unthinkable comeback flips NRL on its head
The North Queensland Cowboys appeared to be dead an buried just a matter of weeks ago but have shot back into premiership contention.
88-year massacre rewrites NRL record books
The North Queensland Cowboys have exacted revenge on the Wests Tigers with the “most lopsided, one-way traffic” games ever seen.
‘Dreadful’: NRL heavyweights fall to pieces
South Sydney were on top of the ladder just six weeks ago but the NRL powerhouse has been left in ruins after another shock thrashing.
Panthers stunned in 70-year NRL first
The Cowboys have kept their finals hopes alive after their star fullback scored a miracle try to pull off a thrilling win over Penrith.
‘I couldn’t breathe’: NRL star’s terrifying injury
A North Queensland hard man has opened up on the serious throat injury that left him struggling to breathe and sidelined him for two months.
‘Is that what it’s come to?’: NRL’s lost the plot
The Parramatta Eels have held off a valiant North Queensland side but it wasn’t without a massive call that left fans scratching their heads.
Major injury blow after huge loss
North Queensland’s hopes of bouncing back from last week’s horror show have taken a hit with one of their stars officially ruled out of Friday’s game against the Eels.
Records tumble in historic bloodbath
NRL fans will need some time to lift their jaws of the floor after one of the all-time drubbings came from the most unexpected of sources.
Cowboys star to return after huge court win
The Cowboys have added Luciano Leilua to their team list for Saturday night’s game after domestic violence charges against him were dropped by police.
NRL ‘absolutely staggered’ by coach’s call
Dragons talisman Ben Hunt’s 300th game did not go to plan after a single play appeared to put his side to the sword in brutal fashion.
‘I’ll crack him’: Fiery reaction to high shot
Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was involved in a heated war of words with Cowboys prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown over a high tackle.
Star ‘lucky’ not to break leg in NRL drama
The NRL world is once again trying to get its head around the hip-drop tackle after an incident in which a star was ‘lucky not to sustain a broken leg’.
‘Can’t touch them’: Legends call out NRL
Rugby league legends have been left scratching their heads after the NRL appeared to have gone over the top in continuing a crackdown.
‘Big shock’: Disbelief over NRL bloodbath
The North Queensland Cowboys’ season from hell has continued as the side’s fall from grace was laid bare against the Sharks.
Coach explains why bench players shunned
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has revealed why he made the brave decision to ignore two players who sat on the bench for 80 minutes.
Star’s ‘absolute stupidity’ defies belief
An NRL star has been blasted after risking it all with the game in the balance, delivering an absolute ‘brain explosion’ in Townsville.
Cowboys rocked by shock Taumalolo news
Things just got a lot worse for the struggling Cowboys with their most important player ruled out for at least a month.
NRL star caught out in farcical act
Warriors winger Edward Kosi has been called out by league great Steve Roach for an act no one in the footy world wants to see.
NRL world was wrong about Wayne Bennett
The Dolphins’ fairytale start in the NRL continued as the side pulled off a stunning win against all odds to continue to confound expectations.
NRL’s ‘best season ever’ goes next level
It’s hard to believe the 2023 NRL season is still just five weeks old after another jaw-dropping weekend ended in a “miracle” finish.
‘Complete’: NRL wrecking ball’s scary warning
Cowboys playmaker Tom Dearden ran riot in the second half, while Titans star David Fifita delivered a “complete” performance. BIG HITS!
Ugly tackle sends ‘distressed’ star to hospital
A New Zealand Warriors star is in hospital in Townsville after an ugly act saw him taken from the stadium on a stretcher and in a neck brace.
‘Something wrong’ as heavyweights stunned
The Warriors have snapped a drought going back almost a full year but last years’ semi-finalists have been stunned yet again.
‘Four in finals’: NRL great’s rogue prediction
The Dolphins shocked the rugby league world last weekend and one NRL great reckons Queensland could take over the NRL this season.
‘Real X-factor’: Broncos star is born
NRL greats Greg Alexander and Cooper Cronk couldn’t believe what they saw from Reece Walsh in his first game for the Brisbane Broncos.
Horror hit sends Broncos star to ‘emergency’
Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater is expected to be in a fair bit of trouble after a horror hit left Bronco Corey Oates with a broken jaw.
Cowboys v Raiders: Fan pictures and match analysis
Kick-off is fast approaching at Queensland Country Bank Stadium and the atmosphere is building. See our fan pictures and stay tuned for all your match analysis from Round 1.
Cowboys star’s surprise career change
Jason Taumalolo is one of the most explosive players in the NRL, and now his power could be put to use in another sport.
Bombshell decision over NRL star’s future
Luciano Leilua has been stood down under the NRL’s No-Fault policy after he was charged over an alleged domestic violence incident.
Shock lifeline emerges for banished veteran
Rugby league veteran James Tamou is expected to shun offers from overseas to continue his glittering career in Australia.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Legend’s on-air spray
NRL legend Wally Lewis has gone absolutely nuclear after a no-call arguably cost one team a spot in the 2022 NRL Grand Final.
‘Unbelievable’: Cowboys robbed in NRL farce
The Parramatta Eels have pulled off a gutsy but controversial upset over the Cowboys to book their place in the NRL Grand Final.
Coach’s last laugh over ‘expert’ list of shame
The Cowboys were not only overlooked as genuine premiership contenders at the start of 2022 — many experts had them running dead last.
Confirmed: Star out for South Sydney
South Sydney must take on Penrith without the club’s greatest try scorer, while the Eels have sprung a selection surprise for their clash against the Cowboys.
‘They will struggle’: Thurston calls out NRL team
Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston has questioned the Parramatta Eels’ preparation for their preliminary final against his old team.
NRL called out over ‘embarrassing’ sight
Both of Australia’s biggest football codes are at the pointy end of their seasons but the NRL has been called out over farcical scenes.
Epic NRL shootout is the ‘game of the season’
Valentine Holmes was one of the Sharks’ favourite sons but a 45m dagger after 93 minutes has left him Cronulla’s biggest villain.
‘Almost a home game’: Cowboys star’s 11-year first
Chad Townsend was there for all of Cronulla’s biggest moments, but on Saturday night, he’ll do something he’s never done before.
Cowboys star has last laugh on critics
The critics came for Chad Townsend when he left Cronulla for the Cowboys and now he’s got his old team in his sights.
NRL heavyweights confirm mass exodus
The North Queensland Cowboys have been the surprise packets of the NRL in 2022 but despite finishing third the club is making changes.
‘Bending the rules’: NRL war of words erupts
Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou gave Todd Payten an “uppercut” after the Cowboys coach accused the Bunnies of time wasting tactics.
‘Off the charts’: NRL star ruptures testicle
Cowboys playmaker Tom Dearden has reportedly suffered a ruptured testicle, being rushed to the hospital for surgery on Saturday night.
‘Haven’t stopped crying’: Shattered stars pay tribute to Green
Tributes continue to flow for Paul Green as the rugby league world mourns the passing of legendary player and coach.
Thurston’s heartbreaking act after death
The rugby league world is in mourning over Paul Green’s shock death and Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston is “shattered” by the loss.
‘Petrified, bullied’: NRL ref truth exposed
The NRL admitted the Wests Tigers were robbed of two competition points but there may be more to the story than meets the eye.
NRL explains why Tigers were robbed
NRL football boss Graham Annesley has explained the massive blunder at the end of the controversial Cowboys-Tigers clash.
‘Never heard of it’: Storm explodes over NRL excuse
The NRL’s excuse after the controversial finish to the North Queensland-Wests Tigers match has been met with derision from the footy world.
NRL erupts over ‘biggest robbery in history’
NRL fans have absolutely blasted the bunker after one of the most dubious decisions ever robbed the Wests Tigers of victory.
NRL ‘common sense’ is officially dead
Commentators have been left to call for common sense once again after the Cowboys were brutally denied a try at a key moment.
Freddy ‘heartbroken’ as star’s dream crushed
A NSW star has been ruled out of State of Origin Game 3 and the hardest thing will be telling his children he won’t be playing.
New clip reveals act before referee says sorry
Extraordinary new video has revealed what really happened in the moment a Cowboys star gave an NRL referee a lesson on the rules.
Maroons’ surprise shake-up for Origin II
Queensland coach Billy Slater has made some big team changes for Game 2 of the State of Origin series with one star set to make his debut.
‘Huge blow’: Devastating news for Origin star
A Queensland State of Origin cult hero has suffered a freak warm-up injury that appears to have crushed his Origin hopes.
Cowboys star fumes as referee says sorry
An NRL referee has been forced to into an apology after being schooled on the rules by a Cowboys star in a moment “never seen before”.
Bad news for star after quitting NRL club
Luciano Leilua walked out on the Tigers to join an NRL rival, but all bets are off after a revelation that has pulled the rug out from under him.
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