The Latest Breaking News from Todd Payten

Cowboys brush off Raiders NRL complacency claims

North Queensland coach Todd Payten has accused Canberra coach Ricky Stuart of playing mind games before their round-one NRL clash to fire up the Raiders.

AAP · Mar 3, 2023

Thurston: re-signed Payten can lead Cowboys to title

Cowboys great Johnathan Thurston says the re-signing of coach Todd Payten has set the club up for a golden era like that of the Penrith Panthers.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Todd Payten locks in coaching extension with Cowboys

North Queensland have tied down coach Todd Payten to a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm through 2026.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

Payten says expectations won't impact Cowboys in 2023

Todd Payten says the weight of expectations will not get the better of North Queensland in 2023 as his side seeks to go one game further this season.

AAP · Feb 10, 2023

New Payten NRL deal at Cowboys imminent

Todd Payten has confirmed a new deal with North Queensland is all but done, with the Cowboys coach to stay on until the end of 2026.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022

Finals heartbreak fuel for 2023 Cowboys

Todd Payten's final message to his team after their 24-20 preliminary final loss to Parramatta was to harness their pain, remember it and use it next year.

AAP · Sep 23, 2022

Cowboys future secure despite finals loss

North Queensland fell at the penultimate NRL hurdle but in their agony will come belief with their young core group of players signed to long-term deals.

AAP · Sep 23, 2022

Cowboys' Hess realising potential: Hannant

North Queensland NRL premiership winner Ben Hannant says the current players have all bought into coach Todd Payten's methods, with Coen Hess a prime example.

AAP · Sep 22, 2022

How Cotter beat two ACLs to lift Cowboys

Cowboys prop Reuben Cotter missed three years of football through injury but his mental strength and the NRL club's faith have reaped rich rewards.

AAP · Sep 22, 2022

Players' vibe calms Cowboys coach Payten

Todd Payten is set to extend his coaching tenure at North Queensland and has spoken about how being around his players relaxes him ahead of the Eels clash.

AAP · Sep 22, 2022