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Cowboys had few answers to Cronulla's kicking game

Sharks halves Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes kept the Cowboys under their boot all night, which proved decisive in their NRL elimination final in Sydney.

AAP · Sep 12

Sharks sink Cowboys to stay alive in NRL finals

Cronulla are through to the second week of the NRL finals after ending North Queensland's season with a 26-16 win in their elimination fina;.

AAP · Sep 12

Cowboys set for 'lives depend on it' finals display

North Queensland hooker Reed Mahoney says "the evidence is there" from a topsy-turvy season that the best of the Cowboys can do damage in the finals series.

AAP · Sep 9

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Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

North Queensland's upcoming finals campaign has been rocked with co-captain Reuben Cotter reported as Canberra debutant Coby Black broke all-time records.

AAP · Sep 5

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

Payten ready for halves call with Dearden set to return

Jaxon Purdue has starred in the halves for North Queensland in Tom Dearden's absence, but a return to the centres looms ahead of the finals.

AAP · Aug 15

Dragons centre up for fight to stay with the Red V

Moses Suli was told earlier this year he could look elsewhere, but the centre insists his priority is to fight for his future at St George Illawarra.

AAP · Aug 13

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Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top

North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is targeting a deep finals run before joining St George Illawarra as the Cowboys chase a key improvement in their game.

AAP · Aug 8

Cowboys back in top eight after passing character test

North Queensland have bounced back from the club's "darkest day" to wallop Gold Coast 30-8 and go to seventh on the NRL ladder, with their stars shining.

AAP · Aug 6

Broncos' failed season over as Cowboys overpower rivals

Brisbane's shocking season has been given its last rites by North Queensland's 18-10 win in Townsville, with the Broncos' premiership defence now in tatters.

AAP · Jul 25

Hammer time as Dolphins take giant leap towards finals

The Dolphins have bounced back from last week's thrashing by Cronulla to rampage to a 36-16 win over North Queensland, with four former Cowboys on fire.

AAP · Jul 19

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

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

Cowboys crack whip to beat bumbling Bulldogs

North Queensland have given Canterbury's rudderless attack more food for thought by claiming a 28-12 win in Sydney.

AAP · May 1

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AAP · Apr 25

Drinkwater signs with Dragons, new Ponga deal

Scott Drinkwater has signed a three-year deal to join St George Illawarra from 2027 in a major boost for the long-time NRL strugglers.

AAP · Apr 24

Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest

North Queensland have bounced back from an NRL thumping in enthralling fashion, defeating Cronulla in a high-scoring affair in Townsville.

AAP · Apr 15

Bulldogs' Bula pursuit seems over as Tracey re-signs

Canterbury have rewarded Connor Tracey for his fantastic start to the 2026 season, signing the fullback to a two-year contract extension.

AAP · Apr 12

Referees erred on disruptor, but the rule will stay

The NRL say there is a good reason why the disruptor rule is here to stay, while clearing up a growing misconception around one-handed bat backs.

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AAP · Apr 11

Gutherson wants Dragons to sign Drinkwater as No.1

St George Illawarra co-captain Clint Gutherson will happily move positions if Scott Drinkwater arrives as fullback, backing his club's pursuit of the No.1.

AAP · Apr 10

'Credit to him': Contract call can't stop Cowboys No.1

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater turned his phone off when his impending exit from the club hit the headlines but he turned it on to sink Brisbane.

AAP · Apr 10

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 6

Payten offer that put rocket up Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater

Scott Drinkwater was offered a "rest" from North Queensland coach Todd Payten in March. It was what he needed to light a fuse back in the Cowboys fullback.

AAP · Apr 4

Dragons' record low heaps more pressure on coach

St George Illawarra have been booed on fulltime after falling to their worst ever start to an NRL season with a 32-0 loss to North Queensland at Kogarah.

AAP · Mar 28

Cowboys roar home to deliver second loss for Storm

North Queensland have handed Melbourne their second straight NRL loss with the Cowboys running down their rivals with three late tries.

AAP · Mar 22

Drinkwater magic secures Cowboys first win of season

North Queensland have broken through for their first victory of the season, prevailing 30-16 over winless Gold Coast in Townsville.

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