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Taumalolo hits form for Cowboys ahead of Dolphins clash

North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo had his best game of 2024 against Penrith last week and the Cowboys need more of the same against the Dolphins.

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Former Cowboys captains inspire unbeaten NRL start

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has hailed the humility and first class response by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend after being relieved of the captaincy.

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Cowboys' Neame willing to step into Taumalolo's shoes

Griffin Neame is loving the chance to make a difference for the Cowboys as North Queensland look at ways to prolong Jason Taumalolo's career.

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Natural-born leader Dearden embraces new Cowboys role

Former North Queensland star Brent Tate says Tom Dearden and Reuben Cotter have embraced co-captaincy, as the Cowboys chase their best season start since 2007.

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Cotter, Dearden take over as Cowboys NRL captains

Tom Dearden will replace Johnathan Thurston as the Cowboys' youngest NRL captain after the playmaker and Reuben Cotter were named the club's new co-leaders.

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Taumalolo's bench role to continue against Parramatta

North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home.

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'Bomb Squad' bench to strike fear in NRL teams: Hess

Crafted by the Springboks and now used by North Queensland, the Cowboys' own 'Bomb Squad' bench has prop Coen Hess fearful for opposing NRL clubs.

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Luke Brooks won't saddle up with Cowboys, says coach

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has scuppered reports linking Luke Brooks to the club, and says an extension for assistant coach Dean Young is imminent.

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Taumalolo's Cowboys return put on ice for another week

Jason Taumalolo's hopes of returning from a knee injury to face Parramatta have been dashed with the star second-rower ruled out for another week.

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Fresh Cowboys blow as Taumalolo sent for surgery

North Queensland Cowboys captain Jason Taumalolo is set to miss the next six weeks of NRL action due to a knee injury.

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Tevita Pangai Junior on the hunt for Canterbury, with his career at the crossroads

There are few more thrilling and destructive forces in rugby league than Tevita Pangai Junior, but the Bulldogs enforcer must find the best of himself or risk losing his shot at greatness.

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Bulldog Burton's JT moment ices Cowboys in extra time

After missing a late conversion attempt, Canterbury five-eighth Matt Burton slotted a field goal in extra-time to help the Bulldogs edge North Queensland.

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Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business

Jason Taumalolo is determined his North Queensland team will kick on from their dramatic NRL rise in 2022.

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After sneaking past Papua New Guinea, Tonga can't afford another misstep if they're to shake the Rugby League World Cup

It took a miracle try for Tonga to be spared faces as red as their jerseys, and rugby league's newest powerhouse will have to improve rapidly if it's to cash in on a golden generation of talent, writes Nick Campton.

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Australia defections are good for talent distribution at Rugby League World Cup

Allegiances to state and country, given the make-up of the NRL in 2022, do not need to be aligned

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World Cup to count towards Milne's NRL ban

South Sydney winger Taane Milne has been granted approval to have the World Cup count towards his six-game NRL ban, clearing him to return far earlier in 2023.

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Paulo free to play in NRL grand final

Parramatta prop Junior Paulo is free to play in the NRL grand final after avoiding a dangerous throw charge, but the news is not so good for Jason Taumalolo.

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Eels hold off Cowboys to reach NRL climax

Parramatta kept alive their hopes of ending a 36-year premiership drought on the same day halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri welcomed their first child

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Parramatta outlast North Queensland for epic prelim victory to secure first grand final berth since 2009

The Eels have risen from the ashes to secure an epic comeback win over North Queensland and qualify for their first grand final since 2009.

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How Cowboys' youth revamped Taumalolo

Jason Taumalolo doesn't cherry-pick moments on the field but North Queensland's booming youth has unlocked a targeted and impact-oriented approach to his game.

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Fifita named in Tonga's World Cup squad

David Fifita has been named in Tonga's extended World Cup squad, meaning he will turn out for the Pacific nation if not picked by Australia.

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Taumalolo inspiring Cowboys: Hannant

North Queensland's 2015 premiership-winning prop Ben Hannant says coach Todd Payten has unlocked the best in wrecking ball forward Jason Taumalolo.

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Holmes boots Cowboys into NRL prelim

North Queensland are into an NRL preliminary final courtesy of a golden-point Valentine Holmes field goal in a 32-30 win over Cronulla.

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Cowboys won't fear Sydney finals: Tate

The Sharks have won 15 of 20 games against the Cowboys in Cronulla but former North Queensland centre Brent Tate says the youthful visitors can defy history

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Payten accuses Souths of bending rules

Todd Payten has accused South Sydney of bending concussion rules to slow NRL matches down at crucial times, prompting a blunt response from Jason Demetriou.

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