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No bitterness for Payten as Holmes leaves Cowboys

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is sad to see premiership-winning centre Valentine Holmes go, but says his departure frees up space for future stars.

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Broncos' Mam has ankle surgery, better news on Haas

Brisbane prop Payne Haas has avoided surgery on a foot injury while No.6 Ezra Mam is recovering after going under the knife for an ankle injury.

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Justin Olam's season could be over after high shot

Justin Olam was sent off for a high shot on North Queensland's Heilum Luki and the Wests Tigers centre is now facing suspension.

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Edwards spared severe injury as clubs count Origin toll

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards is one of six confirmed State of Origin players who won't back up for their NRL clubs in round 20 after a brutal series decider.

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Origin-depleted Cowboys hope to end Penrith hoodoo

North Queensland will be without six State of Origin stars as they attempt to clinch their first NRL win at Penrith since 2016.

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Cowboys rest Origin representatives Robson, Taulagi

North Queensland have ruled out at least two of their State of Origin representatives for their round-14 clash with the Warriors.

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Valentine Holmes avoids Origin ban for hip-drop tackle

Valentine Holmes is set to play in Queensland's State of Origin series opener after avoiding a ban for a hip-drop tackle against Wests Tigers.

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Origin fight for NSW nines, Payten backs Dearden recall

NSW hooking contenders Reece Robson and Api Koroisau do battle in Townsville as North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden edges closer to a Queensland recall.

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Payten looks in mirror to break Cowboys' losing cycle

North Queensland coach Todd Payten said he questioned himself and changed some things during a five-game losing streak that ended with a win over South Sydney.

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Payten faces one of his toughest tests as Cowboys coach

North Queensland are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and coach Todd Payten has urged them to scrap their way out of the hole they are in.

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Cowboys sign Harrison Edwards, set to release Gosiewski

Todd Payten has confirmed North Queensland's signing of Canterbury's Harrison Edwards and called for defensive clout from the Cowboys against Penrith.

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Got to shift our attitude: Payten ponders Cowboys cull

North Queensland coach Todd Payten is considering changes to the Cowboys' line-up after his side was thoroughly outplayed by Cronulla.

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Manly's Lawton signs with Cowboys on two-year deal

Manly utility Karl Lawton will join North Queensland from next year, on a deal which runs until the end of 2026.

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Cowboys centre Laybutt out for season with ACL tear

Scans have confirmed North Queensland centre Zac Laybutt has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will not play again in the 2024 NRL season.

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Payten confused over Townsend's hip-drop sin-binning

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has questioned why Chad Townsend was sin-binned for a hip drop against Gold Coast, joining a long list of confused coaches.

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Cowboys target fast start in Granville's milestone game

North Queensland legend Jake Granville will play his 200th NRL game for the club against Gold Coast as his coach prepares the team to fix their sluggish starts.

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Battle for Finefeuiaki heats up, Cowboys up for fight

The Dolphins are circling, but influential North Queensland figures have outlined why they intend to keep off-contract back-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki.

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Former Cowboys captains inspire unbeaten NRL start

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has hailed the humility and first class response by Jason Taumalolo and Chad Townsend after being relieved of the captaincy.

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Cowboy Drinkwater no longer a gunslinger: Coach Payten

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has developed into a complete player and coach Todd Payten says it is due to his selfless dedication to the craft.

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Cowboys to shed 'too nice' tag against Broncos: Payten

North Queensland coach Todd Payten wants his undefeated side to take a more ruthless approach to defence in one key area against Brisbane.

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Cowboys' Neame willing to step into Taumalolo's shoes

Griffin Neame is loving the chance to make a difference for the Cowboys as North Queensland look at ways to prolong Jason Taumalolo's career.

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Cowboys' Drinkwater targets NSW jersey as Ponga looms

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has a classic battle ahead with Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga which he hopes can move him closer to a cherished NSW debut.

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Cowboys CEO 'confident' Luki, Kuli will stay long-term

North Queensland CEO Jeff Reibel says the early exit of forward Luciano Leilua has made keeping star duo Heilum Luki and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki an easier task.

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Cotter, Dearden take over as Cowboys NRL captains

Tom Dearden will replace Johnathan Thurston as the Cowboys' youngest NRL captain after the playmaker and Reuben Cotter were named the club's new co-leaders.

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Taumalolo's bench role to continue against Parramatta

North Queensland co-captain Jason Taumalolo will start on the bench again when the Cowboys meet Parramatta in a season-defining showdown at home.

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