The Latest Breaking News from Jason Taumalolo

Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business

Jason Taumalolo is determined his North Queensland team will kick on from their dramatic NRL rise in 2022.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

After sneaking past Papua New Guinea, Tonga can't afford another misstep if they're to shake the Rugby League World Cup

It took a miracle try for Tonga to be spared faces as red as their jerseys, and rugby league's newest powerhouse will have to improve rapidly if it's to cash in on a golden generation of talent, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Australia defections are good for talent distribution at Rugby League World Cup

Allegiances to state and country, given the make-up of the NRL in 2022, do not need to be aligned

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2022

How Cowboys' youth revamped Taumalolo

Jason Taumalolo doesn't cherry-pick moments on the field but North Queensland's booming youth has unlocked a targeted and impact-oriented approach to his game.

AAP · Sep 20, 2022

Fifita named in Tonga's World Cup squad

David Fifita has been named in Tonga's extended World Cup squad, meaning he will turn out for the Pacific nation if not picked by Australia.

AAP · Sep 16, 2022

Taumalolo inspiring Cowboys: Hannant

North Queensland's 2015 premiership-winning prop Ben Hannant says coach Todd Payten has unlocked the best in wrecking ball forward Jason Taumalolo.

AAP · Sep 13, 2022

Holmes boots Cowboys into NRL prelim

North Queensland are into an NRL preliminary final courtesy of a golden-point Valentine Holmes field goal in a 32-30 win over Cronulla.

AAP · Sep 10, 2022

Cowboys won't fear Sydney finals: Tate

The Sharks have won 15 of 20 games against the Cowboys in Cronulla but former North Queensland centre Brent Tate says the youthful visitors can defy history

AAP · Sep 9, 2022

Payten accuses Souths of bending rules

Todd Payten has accused South Sydney of bending concussion rules to slow NRL matches down at crucial times, prompting a blunt response from Jason Demetriou.

AAP · Aug 27, 2022

'There's no real words to express what has happened': Why North Queensland's loss to the Roosters won't matter to a team in mourning

North Queensland went down in their top eight battle with the Roosters but after the week the club has endured it felt like the score barely mattered, Nick Campton writes.

ABC News · Aug 13, 2022