EXPLAINED: Tom dearden - The Real Truth

Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

With Isaah Yeo named captain, Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker is in line for an Australian Test debut as one of six debutants in Kevin Walters' World Cup squad.

AAP · 15h ago

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

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 dealt judiciary blow ahead of top eight fight

North Queensland will count the cost of their victory over Brisbane as a star forward has been given a one-match suspension if he accepts an early guilty plea.

AAP · Jul 26

Cowboys hit hurdle with Dearden on ice again

North Queensland's hopes of beating arch-rivals Brisbane and playing in the NRL finals took a hit with re-injured Tom Dearden set to miss at least four games.

AAP · Jul 24

New halves combination in Cowboys' push for NRL finals

North Queensland have reshuffled their halves as they fight to stay on track for a finals berth, while Melbourne and the Sydney Roosters welcome back key men.

AAP · Jul 21

'I hate the Broncos': Cowboys set stage for rumble

North Queensland head honchos Todd Payten and Tom Dearden have set the scene for another classic showdown against Brisbane with so much on the line.

AAP · Jul 19

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

Purdue firing as Cowboys six-shooter without Major Tom

North Queensland will be without their co-captain Tom Dearden again, but their historical record at Manly's home ground is the best of any side in the NRL.

AAP · Jul 11

Cowboy star returns while Warriors, Storm bolstered

Half Tom Dearden has been named for a possible return to the NRL, while Melbourne and the Warriors have named big additions to their round-19 squads.

AAP · Jul 7