Payten’s shock selection call ahead of Melbourne Storm test
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has plucked an NRL debutant from outside the club’s top 30 this week as North Queensland prepares to host the Storm. Read the latest NRL and NRLW selection news.
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NRL June 30 transfer deadline: Every player move, potential destinations
Manly and the Sydney Roosters have been at the centre of the June 30 frenzy, while Wests Tigers young gun Tallyn Da Silva is heading to western Sydney. See every transfer and top-30 promotions.
Payten confirms Cowboys’ Cobbo interest – with a catch
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has confirmed the club’s interest in securing the signature of Selwyn Cobbo, but made it clear the club will only throw the unwanted Broncos winger a lifeline for the right price.
‘Tough pill to swallow’: Cowboys star Taulagi opens up on Origin snub
Cowboys flyer Murray Taulagi vowed to fight his way back into Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater’s favour after missing the first two games of the series. Find out what the Samoan star had to say.
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Dick stands tall, records fall: latest from Cowboys NRLW pre-season
The countdown to the NRLW season has officially begun with a Cowboys club record obliterated on day 1 of pre-season. Find out why Australian rugby 7s star Lily Dick was always going to pick North Queensland.
Sustained attacks: NRL issues Cowboys coach final warning
The NRL has put Todd Payten on notice after accusing the Cowboys coach of consistent attacks on match officials spanning five years.
‘I’ve definitely got a point to prove’: Nanai’s mission to clip Sea Eagles
Jeremiah Nanai is determined not to repeat his round 1 nightmare when he gets a second chance against Haumole Olakau’atu and the Sea Eagles. Read the latest news from this week at Cowboys HQ.
The $4000 private investigator, CCTV that saved NRL icon’s career
In 2010, Johnathan Thurston’s NRL career was hanging by a thread after being arrested outside a Brisbane casino – enter long-time manager Sam Ayoub. These are the untold stories from the men who do more than just sign contracts.
Player Agents’ Survey: Tigers rank last in eyes of game’s most powerful
More than 50 of rugby league’s most significant player agents have taken part in an exclusive CODE Sports survey, revealing the best and most difficult clubs to negotiate with — and more. READ THE FULL SURVEY RESULTS
Watch: Cowboys trainer sprung in fresh ball tampering act
The Watergate saga continues to escalate in the fallout of the 30-all draw between Penrith and North Queensland, with fresh vision catching a Cowboys trainer deliberately wetting the football again. WATCH THE VISION
Unmasking the faceless men who hold the power at every NRL club
Rugby league player agents are the kings of NRL contracts, holding $200 million worth of player talent in their hands – but who controls the influence at your club? We reveal the big players at every club.
Listed: Every NRL player at every club and the agent behind them
In a CODE Sports exclusive, the ultimate list of every player agent can be revealed: the master negotiators behind the NRL’s biggest contract stories this season are finally uncovered. SEE THE FULL LIST
Watch: Ball tampering twist as Cowboys trainer sprung by ref
Vision of a Cowboys trainer allegedly wetting the ball was picked up by the ground cameras and the on-field referee in a damning postscript to the Panthers furore. WATCH THE FOOTAGE
‘We want consistency’: Payten unleashes on referees
Both the Cowboys and Panthers felt like they were on the wrong end of poor calls – or non-calls – in their 30-all draw, but it was North Queensland coach Todd Payten who had the most to say post-match.
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