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Tom Trbojevic injured again as Manly thrash Cowboys

Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic suffered another hamstring injury, but his side did him proud in a 38-6 demolition of North Queensland in Townsville.

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Manly club legend eyes 19-year coaching first

Only weeks after firing head coach Anthony Seibold, Manly can improve their record to 3-3 by defeating North Queensland in round seven.

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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.

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NSW forward sidelined as race begins for Origin I

Scans have confirmed a Penrith Origin star has suffered medial ligament damage to his left knee, while Manly hope Jake Trbojevic will face North Queensland.

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Beast mode: Taumalolo winds back clock to fire Cowboys

North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo is back to the form that lifted the Cowboys a maiden premiership and he says peak physical condition is key.

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Pat Carrigan facing ban in latest Broncos blow

Brisbane suffered more injury carnage with two hookers concussed in the 35-31 loss to North Queensland, and lock Pat Carrigan facing a ban.

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'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.

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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.

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Major Tom takes No.7 reins as Broncos veteran scratched

New Brisbane half Tom Duffy has the organising and kicking ability to shine in the hot seat against North Queensland after Adam Reynolds was ruled out.

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Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy

Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys

Melbourne have now lost three of the backs who started last year's grand final with injured veteran Nick Meaney missing their NRL clash with North Queensland.

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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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Hannay has gift of time as Payten fights for job

Gold Coast and North Queensland enter Sunday's clash after a 0-2 start, with Josh Hannay enjoying the gift of time and Todd Payten at risk of it running out.

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'Couldn't give a rat's': Payten hits out at critics

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has a message for his critics following the Cowboys' poor start to the NRL season.

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Mahoney's 'mongrel' fine but Cowboys need smarts to win

North Queensland hooker Reed Mahoney says more than his trademark mongrel and bravery will be needed for the Cowboys to get their first home win.

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Tigers to stay humble despite record rout of Cowboys

Wests Tigers have begun their NRL season with a big victory over North Queensland at their spiritual home, Leichhardt Oval.

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Cowboys' Vegas pain continues as winger suspended

North Queensland winger Braidon Burns has received a two-match ban for his high shot on Kalyn Ponga during the Cowboys' loss in Las Vegas.

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Knights relief for Fletcher with Ponga still main man

Kalyn Ponga remains the most important man in Newcastle's attack, inspiring the Knights to a 28-18 season-opening win over North Queensland in Las Vegas.

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Payten ready to prove doubters wrong after tough 2025

Todd Payten has opened up on a difficult 2025 amid rumours he could be sacked as North Queensland coach, but insists the Cowboys are a different team in 2026.

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Purdue a centre for now, but still eyes future as half

Jaxon Purdue will start the 2026 season in the centres for North Queensland, but he is still eying a long-term future as an NRL half.

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Watch and learn: Coaches go in blind on new interchange

The NRL's biggest overhaul of interchange rules this century is set to leave coaches rethinking the use of their bench during matches.

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Cowboys centre faces Vegas ban over dangerous throw

North Queensland are set to lose a key member of their backline for the opening rounds of the NRL, following a dangerous throw in a pre-season win over Penrith.

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