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Townsend under microscope as Roosters' season falters

Chad Townsend is facing increased scrutiny for his role in the Sydney Roosters' early-season struggles, something hooker Connor Watson believes is unfair.

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Changing of the guard as Roosters enter next evolution

Trent Robinson says his side shouldn't be underestimated just because they have said goodbye to some 1000 NRL games of experience over the off-season.

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Tedesco won't overplay hand like he has in past

James Tedesco admits he has tried to do too much when the Sydney Roosters have been undermanned in previous years, but says it won't happen in 2025.

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Ted talks: Sydney Roosters' top priority after exodus

The Sydney Roosters face several personnel changes in key attacking positions for 2025, but fixing up the club's defence must be the top priority.

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Purdue in three-way battle to play halfback for Cowboys

North Queensland young gun Jaxon Purdue wants to partner Tom Dearden in the halves this year, while his versatility has him in the frame to be in the top 17.

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Sam Walker signs new deal with NRL's Roosters

The Sydney Roosters have re-signed star halfback Sam Walker, who will be at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.

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Cowboys' prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline

North Queensland half Jake Clifford left the club the same day No.6 Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the pair hold the halves key to the side's final hopes.

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Cowboys captains 'dialled in' for Knights finals clash

Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle.

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Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors

Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.

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Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive

Brisbane scored 36 unanswered points to stun North Queensland 42-18 in Townsville with centre Kotoni Staggs playing the game of his life.

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Cowboys players unfazed by Holmes testing market

Valentine Holmes has been granted permission to test the market but that hasn't hampered North Queensland's preparations for their clash against Wests Tigers.

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Cherry-Evans kicks Manly into eight with extra-time win

Daly Cherry-Evans has kicked a record-extending seventh golden-point field goal to lead Manly to a dramatic 21-20 win over North Queensland in Townsville.

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Tedesco backs Cowboy Townsend to add value to Roosters

The acquisition of Chad Townsend can ensure a player exodus won't impact the Sydney Roosters' premiership ambitions, captain James Tedesco says.

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Family key to decision on future for Cowboys' Townsend

Chad Townsend is close to agreeing to his final playing contract and says he is a chance of rebuffing NRL interest to finish his career overseas.

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Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL

Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.

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Boos turn to cheers for Fifita as Titans repel Cowboys

The Gold Coast suffered injury carnage and departing forward David Fifita won over his home crowd in a courageous 20-18 defeat of the Cowboys.

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Refs have improved in officiating hip drop tackles: NRL

Two players were sin-binned for hip-drop style tackles in round five only to avoid bans, but the NRL says its referees are getting better at policing the issue.

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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 beat Titans to add to Hasler's nightmare start

North Queensland have beaten Gold Coast 35-22 in Townsville, leaving the Titans as the only winless team in the NRL after five rounds.

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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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Cowboys belt Dragons, lay Flanagan's rebuild task bare

St George Illawarra have been hammered 46-24 by North Queensland in their first home game of the NRL season.

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'Get into his head': Cowboys plan for Luciano Leilua

North Queensland players have spoken about former teammate Luciano Leilua as they plot to bring about his downfall in the clash with St George Illawarra.

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Natural-born leader Dearden embraces new Cowboys role

Former North Queensland star Brent Tate says Tom Dearden and Reuben Cotter have embraced co-captaincy, as the Cowboys chase their best season start since 2007.

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Townsend ices Cowboys' comeback win in golden point

North Queensland have begun the season with back-to-back NRL wins after a Chad Townsend field goal sunk Newcastle in extra time.

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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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