45+ names: Confraternity stars with bright footy futures
The next generation of NRL and NRLW stars were on show at the annual Confraternity Carnival played in Rockhampton. We profile some of the leading performers here.
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Cotter’s new Cowboys role as Payten backs in Clifford
Cowboys co-captain Reuben Cotter is in store for a career-first this week while Payten made a Clifford call that will be music to fans’ ears. Read the latest Cowboys NRL and NRLW team news.
Rising stars to watch at Australian junior champs
They are the rising stars ready to make a name for themselves at the Australian junior rugby championships. Discover the players to watch from the girls and boys under-18s and under-16s divisions.
70+ photos: Players, supporters at Confraternity in Rockhampton
A record 72 schoolboys and schoolgirls teams contested the annual rugby league carnival, which wrapped up on Friday in Rockhampton. Check out the photos in our bumper gallery.
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Queensland schoolboys named; QRSS Day 4’s best players here
VIDEO: Queensland schoolboy teams named and Players of the Day revealed, including footage of two stunning tries by a young Maroons centre with a Wallaby bloodline. Watch here:
QRSS league champs: Day 3 Players of the Day include Cowboys rookie
VIDEO: See why the Cowboys signed another schoolboy superstar fullback after his sensational try at the QRSS rugby league championships. The day three players of the day named here.
REVEALED: QLD Schoolboys squads named after rugby state champs
The Queensland Schoolboys rugby union squads have been announced following a thrilling day of finals action. See who made the cut and read match reports from Sunday’s finals – plus check out our photos from the playoffs.
England U21s netball star’s unusual journey to lead North QLD United
When Claudia Heath came to Australia for love, she had no idea she would have the opportunity to lead North Queensland into a new era of netball. Read more about the NQU skipper’s journey from East Yorkshire.
Trans-Tasman takeover: How Kiwi stars can flip Cowboys’ NRLW fortunes
Cowboys recruit Rosie Kelly is one of four New Zealand players with international experience joining Kiwi Ferns coach Ricky Henry in North Queensland for the 2025 NRLW season. Find out how the Cowboys landed the code-hopping star.
‘Just the beginning’: Paro sets sights on world title return
Liam Paro is coming home to headline a historic card in north Queensland as the Mackay mauler vowed to conquer the world again in honour of the Cowboys best mate he lost too soon.
‘Shining light’: Young prop showcases huge potential at state champs
Hugh McKinlay was one of many who made a big impression for Capricornia at the Qld School Sport rugby league state championships in Gladstone. Discover the region’s other players who shone at the four-day carnival.
50+ photos: Action from Qld School Sport state footy championships
The state’s leading teenage rugby league talent is on show at the Qld School Sport rugby league state championships being played at Gladstone’s Marley Brown Oval. Check out the photos.
Rangers victorious in Kappa Cup final
Marlin Coast Rangers have prevailed over Mackay Lions in the regional final of the Kappa Queensland Cup. Find out how.
‘This kid is the future of our club’: Payten doubles down on Purdue
Cowboys coach Todd Payten doubled down on his selection of rising star Jaxon Purdue in the halves, while Zac Laybutt’s NRL return was made even sweeter by a touching detail. Read the latest following Saturday’s defeat.
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