North Queensland Cowboys
Taumalolo transformed international rugby league. He will need to do so again
This could be Kristian Woolf’s last hurrah. If it is not to be, a North Queensland star will need to return to his best and launch another rescue mission.
- by Nick Wright
Latest
Up for grabs: The players off-contract at your club from November 1
Parramatta, Canterbury, Brisbane and the Tigers have the most players who can test their value on the open market come November 1.
- by Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko
‘Always destined for greatness’: Inside Dearden’s three-year transformation
Tom Dearden was shackled by early expectations, and for a period, that pressure proved insurmountable. But key childhood moments indicated he wouldn’t stay down long.
- by Nick Wright
The changing face of Qld’s clubs, and the 38 men fighting for their futures
As a host of off-contract players from the state’s four clubs jostle for spots, a shock contender has emerged for the Broncos’ captaincy.
- by Nick Wright
Cowboys’ futures on the line as NRL market frenzy looms
The lack of available halves on the market could make a pair of Cowboys hot commodities, but not before they wrestle for the club’s halfback jersey in 2025.
- by Nick Wright
‘His toughness goes unnoticed’: How Holmes played eight minutes with a broken leg
The Cowboys believe their departing star played on with a fractured fibula on Friday night as he tried to keep the club’s season alive.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Analysis
NRL 2024
Nicho Hynes used to run the circus, but the main stage is all Braydon Trindall’s now
Nicho Hynes wears the No.7, but after Cronulla broke their finals hoodoo, there’s no doubt who runs the show in the Shire.
- by Adam Pengilly
Cronulla 26 North Queensland 18
NRL 2024
NRL finals as it happened: Sharks snap finals losing streak with victory over the Cowboys
The Braydon Trindall-inspired Sharks have won their first finals match since 2018 to set up a preliminary final showdown against Penrith.
- by Billie Eder
Inside the rise of Cowboys’ saviour – which began trapped in a gym
When his side suffered a season-ending injury before a ball had been kicked, and a star’s role was changed from his old glory, one man needed to step up.
- by Nick Wright
Radley to make Cronk-like return for Roosters, three weeks after breaking shoulder
The bruising back-rower is set to channel Cooper Cronk in the 2018 decider and play against Manly on Saturday night.
- by Dan Walsh, Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder
He was sacked by the Cowboys two weeks ago. But James Maloney is still helping them chase NRL glory
Former assistant coach parted ways with North Queensland after a drink-driving incident, but continues to work with playmaker Tom Dearden to help the club to a premiership.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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