The Latest Breaking News from North Queensland

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.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023

Cowboys’ Robson to make Origin debut for NSW

North Queensland hooker Reece Robson will make his State of Origin debut for NSW in the must-win second game of the series next week.

The New Daily · Jun 12, 2023

Achacha is a tropical fruit from Bolivia, but the world's first commercial plantation is in Australia

In the depths of South America's Amazon Basin, the achachairú, a highly prized tropical fruit, has been cultivated for generations. But it's on the side of the world, in North Queensland, that the fruit is grown on the greatest scale.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

How long can Kalyn Ponga's trademark swagger hold up?

THE good news for Kalyn Ponga is that David Fifita has been playing on the left edge this season. The bad news is that Fifita is also quite capable of playing on the right side, as he did in Gold Coast's 34-24 win against the Knights at Cbus Stadium last…

Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2023

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".

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Cronulla Sharks dominate North Queensland Cowboys 44-6 to move into NRL top four

Cronulla hands struggling North Queensland a heavy 44-6 defeat to jump up to provisional second place on the ladder, as Nicho Hynes earns the honour of being named the inaugural Paul Green medallist.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap NRL streak

Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.

AAP · Apr 22, 2023

Kalyn Ponga returns off the bench in Newcastle's 18-16 loss to North Queensland

Ponga gets through the game unscathed and sets up a try.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2023

North Queensland edges Newcastle 18-16 in Kalyn Ponga's NRL return, Cronulla enjoys 33-20 win over Canterbury

Kalyn Ponga's much-anticipated return is not enough to get Newcastle over the line in its 18-16 loss to North Queensland, while Cronulla moves into the top four after defeating Canterbury 33-20.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023

Cowboy Drinkwater demands 'desperation' against Knights

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater says greater "desperation" is the order of the day as the Cowboys' finals hopes hang in the balance.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023