The Latest Breaking News from North Queensland

Cowboys look to reward local star's form and tenacity

North Queensland have moved to wrap up dynamic backline gun Tom Chester in the wake of extending his centre partner Jaxon Purdue for four years.

AAP · Apr 13

NSW forward sidelined as race begins for Origin I

Scans have confirmed a Penrith Origin star has suffered medial ligament damage to his left knee, while Manly hope Jake Trbojevic will face North Queensland.

AAP · Apr 12

Beast mode: Taumalolo winds back clock to fire Cowboys

North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo is back to the form that lifted the Cowboys a maiden premiership and he says peak physical condition is key.

AAP · Apr 11

Purdue fulfils childhood dream in staying a Cowboy

Jaxon Purdue wants to pick the brain of his childhood idol Johnathan Thurston more after inking a mega four-year deal to stay with North Queensland.

AAP · Apr 7

Payten offer that put rocket up Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater

Scott Drinkwater was offered a "rest" from North Queensland coach Todd Payten in March. It was what he needed to light a fuse back in the Cowboys fullback.

AAP · Apr 6

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

Melbourne forced into line-up change to face Cowboys

Melbourne have now lost three of the backs who started last year's grand final with injured veteran Nick Meaney missing their NRL clash with North Queensland.

AAP · Mar 27

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

Hannay has gift of time as Payten fights for job

Gold Coast and North Queensland enter Sunday's clash after a 0-2 start, with Josh Hannay enjoying the gift of time and Todd Payten at risk of it running out.

AAP · Mar 21