The Latest Breaking News from Jake Clifford

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

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

Origin talk brought best out of Cowboys playmaker

North Queensland half Jake Clifford got a boost when mentioned as a possible Queensland representative and played accordingly as his great season gathers pace.

AAP · May 22

Cowboy outshines Roosters No.7 in 'gritty' Qld shootout

North Queensland have overcome two sin-binnings to beat the Sydney Roosters 18-12 as Cowboys half Jake Clifford enhanced his Queensland selection hopes.

AAP · May 16

Cowboys five-eighth signs 'no-brainer' extension

North Queensland No.6 Jake Clifford has inked a new deal with North Queensland until the end of the 2028 season.

AAP · May 7

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 · Apr 4

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 28

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.

AAP · Mar 22

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.

AAP · Feb 27