'Absolutely unacceptable': Cowboys concede 82 points in historic NRL defeat

UpdatedBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·30 Jul, 2026 11:08 PM3 mins to read‌Todd Payten labelled the loss to the Roosters as unacceptable. Photo / PhotosportTodd Payten labelled the loss to the Roosters as unacceptable. Photo / PhotosportNorth Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten has apologised after his side conceded the most ever points in a match after going down 82-12 to the Sydney Roosters.The Roosters ran in 14 tries with Mark Nawaqanitawase and Sam Walker both claiming hat-tricks.

The latter claimed a personal points haul of

'Absolutely unacceptable': Cowboys concede 82 points in historic NRL defeat

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