The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have agreed to a one-year contract extension with homegrown half Jake Clifford for the 2026 NRL season.
The Tully Tigers junior is in his second stint at the Cowboys after returning prior to the 2024 season.
Clifford made his NRL debut for the Cowboys in 2018 and departed mid-way through the 2021 season for the Newcastle Knights.
After a season in the UK Super League with Hull FC in 2023, Clifford returned home in 2024 and played a key role in the club’s charge to the finals.
He has appeared in 10 games in 2025, scoring four tries, including a memorable double to lead the Cowboys to victory over the Raiders in Round 4.
“It is a tribute to Jake’s attitude and persistence that he has been able to come back to the club and compete for a spot and now when fit, he is in our best 17,” Cowboys General Manager of Football Micheal Luck said.
“Jake has one of the bigger boots in the NRL, he is a dangerous runner of the football and he is a strong defender.
“Jake is a proud North Queenslander with a young family and indicated his preference was to stay at home. We look forward to his contributions for the rest of this season and beyond.”