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Cowboys re-sign Burns

Outside back Braidon Burns has signed a one-year extension with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys for the 2026 NRL season.

Burns joined the Cowboys mid-way through 2024 and has appeared in 12 games for North Queensland, scoring seven tries.

Despite enduring an injury-interrupted campaign in 2025, Burns has become a regular in Todd Payten’s best 17, splitting time between wing and centre, averaging 156 running metres a game.

Prior to arriving in North Queensland, Burns appeared in 40 games for South Sydney and 22 for the Bulldogs.

“Braidon has been nothing but impressive since joining our club mid-way through last season,” Cowboys General Manager of Football Micheal Luck said.

“He is a wonderful example for our young players, especially around professionalism and communication.

“On the field, he has a strong carry out of his own end and is a terrific defender whether at wing or centre.

“We are thrilled to secure Braidon’s services for at least another season.”

Acknowledgement of Country

North Queensland Cowboys respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.