NRL top eight sealed as calls overshadow Cowboys' win North Queensland have secured their spot in the NRL finals, despite some calls that Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall described as "outrageous". AAP · Aug 29
Cowboys call for common sense after falling in shootout The door is ajar to the NRL's top eight after North Queensland were beaten 32-30 by Parramatta, with the Cowboys frustrated by a decisive late penalty call. AAP · Aug 15
ACL comeback twins fire Cowboys towards finals North Queensland centre Tom Chester spent 600 days in NRL exile after a second ACL tear and credits his return to Heilum Luki, who went through the same ordeal. AAP · Aug 11
Cowboy keeps his cool for golden-point win over Manly Scott Drinkwater has kicked an 82nd-minute field goal to help North Queensland to a 19-18 win over Manly. AAP · Jul 12
Cobbo double leads Dolphins to fifth straight NRL win Selwyn Cobbo has scored a double as the Dolphins dismantled the Cowboys in their NRL clash in Townsville. AAP · Jun 6
Sharks duo sign with Cowboys as Taulagi exit looms North Queensland have signed Cronulla's outside back guns Jesse Ramien and Sione Katoa, but the move signals the impending departure of winger Murray Taulagi. AAP · May 26
Drinkwater class key as Cowboys overpower Rabbitohs North Queensland have now won eight of their past 10 matches after prevailing 30-18 over South Sydney in Townsville. AAP · May 24
Cowboy Chester the NRL's next star centre: Payten Coach Todd Payten has heaped praise on fullback-turned-centre Tom Chester after he had a stellar performance in North Queensland's win against Cronulla. AAP · Apr 24
Cowboys look to reward local star's form and tenacity North Queensland have moved to wrap up dynamic backline gun Tom Chester in the wake of extending his centre partner Jaxon Purdue for four years. AAP · Apr 13
Late Luki try sinks Broncos as Cowboys win four on trot North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has lit up Suncorp Stadium in a 35-31 win over a Brisbane side that lost two hookers to concussion. AAP · Apr 10
Couchman to face NRL judiciary over season-ending shot St George Illawarra's Ryan Couchman has been referred to the judiciary after his hip-drop-style tackle left J'Maine Hopgood with a serious knee injury. AAP · Mar 23
How fishing helped nurse NRL Cowboy back to health North Queensland's Heilum Luki took an unorthodox approach to his recovery from a second ACL injury, buying a boat and hitting the water as much as possible. AAP · Feb 12
Price is right as Cowboys sign Bateman until 2026 North Queensland have signed forward John Bateman until the end of 2026 after he was released by Wests Tigers, who will contribute to his two-year contract. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Warriors dominate Cowboys, end NRL slide on Aussie soil The Warriors have gone to Townsville and taken down the Cowboys with a comprehensive 26-12 NRL win in sweltering conditions. AAP · Mar 18, 2023
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Rookie fullbacks add twist to Townsville NRL clash Two Queensland Cup products will realise an NRL dream as rival rookie fullbacks when North Queensland play the Warriors.
AAP · Feb 12, 2023 Cowboys and Dolphins play out NRL pre-season draw The North Queensland Cowboys have shared the spoils with the Dolphins following a last-minute try in their NRL trial in Cairns.