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Roosters dominate Cowboys 82‑12 win

Entities: North Queensland Cowboys · Sydney Roosters · Sam Walker · James Tedesco · Trent Robinson

Overview

On 30‑31 July 2026 the Sydney Roosters delivered a historic victory over the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville, winning 82‑12. The half‑time score of 48‑6 matched the NRL record for points in a half, and the 82 points scored were the third‑highest total ever recorded, marking the Cowboys’ heaviest defeat in club history.

Full‑back Sam Walker contributed a remarkable 36 points (three tries, 12 conversions), the third‑largest individual haul in NRL history. Coach Trent Robinson highlighted the team’s defensive effort as essential to the scoreline, while Cowboys coach Todd Payten labelled the loss “one of our darkest days.” The match set a new benchmark for points conceded, the most in a first‑grade game since 1935, and reinforced the Roosters’ status as premiership contenders.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sam Walker's 36‑point haul powers Roosters to 82‑12 win over North Queensland

    Sam Walker scored 36 points (3 tries, 12 conversions) as the Sydney Roosters beat North Queensland 82‑12, the third‑largest individual haul in NRL history.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Sydney Roosters crush North Queensland Cowboys 82-12 in record NRL win

    Sydney Roosters beat North Queensland Cowboys 82‑12 in Townsville, matching the half‑time points record and prompting former Cowboys star Johnathan Thurston to label the loss “embarrassing”.

Sources

7news.com.au · m.smh.com.au · mmu.ac.uk · poesia.com.br · theqldr.com.au · watoday.com.au