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Cowboys told to worry about fixing errors, not Titans

Todd Payten has told his players it's on them as individuals to cut the errors out of their game, as North Queensland fight to snap a mid-season form slump.

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Payten threatens axe on 'bullied' Cowboys

Todd Payten has compared North Queensland's loss to the Sydney Roosters as like 'boys against men' at times, conceding his side was bullied in the 42-8 defeat.

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Depth test for Cowboys, Dolphins with key losses

North Queensland will be without their Origin big guns, but two major inclusions have them ready to host the injury-hit Dolphins with confidence.

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Payten declares Maroons must pick star to win Origin

If he was selecting the Queensland Origin side, North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he would pick Tom Dearden at halfback ahead of Daly Cherry-Evans.

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NRL hands bans, $35k in fines to player agents

Two NRL player agents, who between them manage such household names as Josh Addo-Carr and Benji Marshall, have received bans and fines from the league.

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Robson's hamstring gives NSW fresh Origin concern

North Queensland hooker Reece Robson is in doubt to face Melbourne in round 14 of the NRL, leaving NSW with some concern ahead of State of Origin II.

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Final warning: Cowboys coach cautioned for ref comments

Todd Payten has run foul of the NRL for "repeated and consistent criticism" following his latest tirade aimed at match officials.

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'Get it right': Payten fumes at refs after Cowboys draw

A ropeable Todd Payten says he will contact the NRL to air his grievances about the match officials following North Queensland's 30-30 draw with Penrith.

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Cowboys young gun bags first NRL hat-trick

Kumuls winger Robert Derby has impressed North Queensland coach Todd Payten with the youngster scoring three tries in the Cowboys' romp against Gold Coast.

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Thurston's biggest fan Purdue forging own Cowboys path

Jaxon Purdue's family used to drive 800km to watch every North Queensland home game, now he's tipped as a cornerstone of the NRL club's future.

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Payten shakes off self-doubt as Cowboys hit form

Coach Todd Payten is seeing life through a different lens now that North Queensland are back in form.

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Payten preaches simple message after Cowboys' 0-3 start

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says he's been checking in with each player as they look to avoid a 0-4 start to the season, next facing Canberra.

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'It was my call': Taumalolo hits back at Matthew Johns

North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo has explained why he played Queensland Cup for Mackay recently after Matthew Johns questioned the move.

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Payten shuts out noise as Cowboys seek first win

North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes scrutiny on his team ahead of the Brisbane clash has been "uncomfortable" after two straight losses.

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Payten pulls trigger on Cowboys' big guns for Broncos

North Queensland welcome back Jason Taumalolo, Jake Clifford and Jeremiah Nanai for the Queensland derby clash with Brisbane seeking a huge form reversal.

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Sharks extend Cowboys' miserable NRL season start

Cronulla have handed the Cowboys a 36-12 thumping in Townsville with North Queensland now conceding 78 points in the opening two NRL rounds.

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Taumalolo to play for Mackay in Queensland Cup

North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo will play for Mackay Cutters in his first game since off-season foot surgery as he targets a NRL return.

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Cowboys players on notice after Payten swings axe

North Queensland stars have vowed to rebound from their woeful round-one defensive display after coach Todd Payten made an early statement about accountability.

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Taumalolo return looms for badly beaten Cowboys

North Queensland will likely get a much-needed boost in the return of Jason Taumalolo against Cronulla, after their defence was torn apart by Manly.

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Why Nanai will become a more fearsome Cowboys beast

North Queensland second-rower Jeremiah Nanai is one of the game's best attacking forwards and has now set his sights on becoming just as damaging in defence.

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Cowboys debut new half, action Jaxon takes centre stage

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has put his faith in debutant half Tom Duffy, while a 19-year-old centre has claimed the spot vacated by Valentine Holmes.

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True grit: Bateman gives Cowboys coach key ingredient

North Queensland coach Todd Payten reveals the vital area the side must improve in 2025 and why recruit John Bateman is part of the answer.

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Dearden gets new No.7 partner as Cowboys rope young gun

The off-season exits of three veterans has opened up the race for key North Queensland outside backs spots ahead of the Melbourne Storm trial.

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Dearden defies early NRL horrors to face ultimate Test

Tom Dearden's career arc will take him back to Suncorp Stadium for a Test debut for Australia against a stacked Tongan side capable of repeating history.

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Cowboys aim to shake 'middle-of-the-road' team tag

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says his side must find it within themselves to reduce the gap between their best and worst performances in 2025.

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