National Rugby League (NRL) CEO Andrew Abdo has congratulated North Queensland Cowboys prop Jason Taumalolo, who will play his 300th NRL match today.
Taumalolo will become the 56th player to join the 300-game club when the North Queensland Cowboys face the Penrith Panthers on Saturday night.
Mr Abdo will present Taumalolo with the 300-game match ball following the game at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.
“Jason has had an exceptional career, spanning almost 16 years with the North Queensland Cowboys. As a one-club player, he has shown incredible dedication and established himself as one of the most powerful ball runners in the NRL,” Mr Abdo said.
“He’s also represented New Zealand and Tonga with real pride, and his impact goes beyond the NRL — he’s been an important figure for the international game as well.
“To be the first Cowboy to reach 300 games all for the club says everything about his durability and professionalism. It’s a milestone that reflects not just talent, but discipline and commitment over time.
“On behalf of the Rugby League community, I congratulate Jason and wish him the very best for the remainder of his career.”
Taumalolo has won the Cowboys Player of the Year award six times, including five in a row from 2016-20. He was awarded the Dally M Medal in 2016 jointly with Cooper Cronk and won the Dally M Lock of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2018.
