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Finals exit sums up ebbs and flows of Cowboys' season

North Queensland's 2024 NRL season is over following a frustrating loss to Cronulla which provided a snapshot of their campaign.

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Fitzgibbon desperate to end Sharks' poor finals run

Cronulla are out to snap a seven-game finals losing streak when they host North Queensland at Allianz Stadium.

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McIntyre does late grandad proud in super Cowboys year

North Queensland forward Sam McIntyre had a tough start to 2024 when he lost his grandfather, but the support and faith of coach Todd Payten helped him through.

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Cowboys' prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline

North Queensland half Jake Clifford left the club the same day No.6 Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the pair hold the halves key to the side's final hopes.

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Early to bed ... Cowboys' secret to Sydney winning run

North Queensland have found ways to win their past four games in Sydney and won't be daunted by another journey in the knockout final against Cronulla.

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Cowboys target NRL history with 'Minister for Defence'

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says the side's defensive system has finally clicked as they aim to make NRL era history and win the NRL title from fifth.

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Cowboys captains 'dialled in' for Knights finals clash

Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle.

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'Be careful': The player feedback Payten needed to hear

Todd Payten has revealed how an honest message from senior players helped change his demeanour and turned North Queensland's NRL season around.

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Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL

Cowboys half Jake Clifford knew he wasn't done with the NRL when he moved to England at age 24, but he didn't expect a finals return to come so quickly.

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NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

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Cotter's plea after scrappy Cowboys' Storm escape

North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.

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Cowboys' Payten issues Storm warning, Taumalolo returns

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is not buying into any rails run against an understrength Melbourne as the Cowboys seek to secure a home final.

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No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.

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Broncos' Mam has ankle surgery, better news on Haas

Brisbane prop Payne Haas has avoided surgery on a foot injury while No.6 Ezra Mam is recovering after going under the knife for an ankle injury.

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Justin Olam's season could be over after high shot

Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.

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Edwards spared severe injury as clubs count Origin toll

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards is one of six confirmed State of Origin players who won't back up for their NRL clubs in round 20 after a brutal series decider.

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Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo

North Queensland will be without six State of Origin stars as they attempt to clinch their first NRL win at Penrith since 2016.

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Cowboys rest Origin representatives Robson, Taulagi

North Queensland have ruled out at least two of their State of Origin representatives for their round-14 clash with the Warriors.

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Valentine Holmes avoids Origin ban for hip-drop tackle

Valentine Holmes is set to play in Queensland's State of Origin series opener after avoiding a ban for a hip-drop tackle against Wests Tigers.

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Origin fight for NSW nines, Payten backs Dearden recall

NSW hooking contenders Reece Robson and Api Koroisau do battle in Townsville as North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden edges closer to a Queensland recall.

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Payten looks in mirror to break Cowboys' losing cycle

North Queensland coach Todd Payten said he questioned himself and changed some things during a five-game losing streak that ended with a win over South Sydney.

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Payten faces one of his toughest tests as Cowboys coach

North Queensland are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and coach Todd Payten has urged them to scrap their way out of the hole they are in.

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Cowboys sign Harrison Edwards, set to release Gosiewski

Todd Payten has confirmed North Queensland's signing of Canterbury's Harrison Edwards and called for defensive clout from the Cowboys against Penrith.

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Got to shift our attitude: Payten ponders Cowboys cull

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is considering changes to the Cowboys' line-up after his side was thoroughly outplayed by Cronulla.

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Manly's Lawton signs with Cowboys on two-year deal

Manly utility Karl Lawton will join North Queensland from next year, on a deal which runs until the end of 2026.

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