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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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Cowboys centre Laybutt out for season with ACL tear

Scans have confirmed North Queensland centre Zac Laybutt has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will not play again in the 2024 NRL season.

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Payten confused over Townsend's hip-drop sin-binning

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has questioned why Chad Townsend was sin-binned for a hip drop against Gold Coast, joining a long list of confused coaches.

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Cowboys target fast start in Granville's milestone game

North Queensland legend Jake Granville will play his 200th NRL game for the club against Gold Coast as his coach prepares the team to fix their sluggish starts.

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Battle for Finefeuiaki heats up, Cowboys up for fight

The Dolphins are circling, but influential North Queensland figures have outlined why they intend to keep off-contract back-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki.

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Former Cowboys captains inspire unbeaten NRL start

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has hailed the humility and first class response by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend after being relieved of the captaincy.

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Cowboy Drinkwater no longer a gunslinger: Coach Payten

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has developed into a complete player and coach Todd Payten says it is due to his selfless dedication to the craft.

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Cowboys to shed 'too nice' tag against Broncos: Payten

North Queensland coach Todd Payten wants his undefeated side to take a more ruthless approach to defence in one key area against Brisbane.

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Cowboys' Neame willing to step into Taumalolo's shoes

Griffin Neame is loving the chance to make a difference for the Cowboys as North Queensland look at ways to prolong Jason Taumalolo's career.

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Cowboys' Drinkwater targets NSW jersey as Ponga looms

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has a classic battle ahead with Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga which he hopes can move him closer to a cherished NSW debut.

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Cowboys CEO 'confident' Luki, Kuli will stay long-term

North Queensland CEO Jeff Reibel says the early exit of forward Luciano Leilua has made keeping star duo Heilum Luki and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki an easier task.

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Cotter, Dearden take over as Cowboys NRL captains

Tom Dearden will replace Johnathan Thurston as the Cowboys' youngest NRL captain after the playmaker and Reuben Cotter were named the club's new co-leaders.

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Taumalolo's bench role to continue against Parramatta

North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home.

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'Bomb Squad' bench to strike fear in NRL teams: Hess

Crafted by the Springboks and now used by North Queensland, the Cowboys' own 'Bomb Squad' bench has prop Coen Hess fearful for opposing NRL clubs.

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Records fall as Cowboys exact revenge on hapless Tigers

North Queensland have broken records in their 74-0 thrashing of Wests Tigers after piling on 13 tries in Townsville.

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Cowboys saddle up for revenge in Wests Tigers showdown

After six weeks licking their wounds, North Queensland are plotting payback for their record-breaking 48-point defeat to Wests Tigers in round 12.

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Cowboys coach Payten backs Drinkwater for Origin III

Todd Payten has thrown his support behind fullback Scott Drinkwater as a bolter for Origin III after he starred for the Cowboys.

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North Queensland pinch vital NRL win against Penrith

North Queensland have made it back-to-back wins over NRL premiership fancies by scoring a 27-23 golden-point win over Penrith in Townsville.

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Luke Brooks won't saddle up with Cowboys, says coach

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has scuppered reports linking Luke Brooks to the club, and says an extension for assistant coach Dean Young is imminent.

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Taumalolo's Cowboys return put on ice for another week

Jason Taumalolo's hopes of returning from a knee injury to face Parramatta have been dashed with the star second-rower ruled out for another week.

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Chilli Sydney camp to 'galvanise' Cowboys: Todd Payten

The North Queensland Cowboys might love the tropical heat but an extended and chilly Sydney camp has come at just the right time, says coach Todd Payten.

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Cronulla Sharks inflict more misery on North Queensland Cowboys with 44-6 win

North Queensland's season of woe has worsened with a 44-6 loss to Cronulla, which coach Todd Payten said was "far from NRL standard".

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