Jeremiah Nanai's two tries led the Cowboys to a 26-12 upset over the Panthers, inspired by Jason Taumalolo's 300th NRL milestone game.
North Queensland have credited Jason Taumalolo's 300th NRL milestone game as their inspiration for an upset 26-12 victory over ladder-leading Penrith.
Two tries to back-rower Jeremiah Nanai, the latter coming from a flying kick retrieval effort over star Panthers Brian To'o and Dylan Edwards, proved the difference for the Cowboys who ended their three-game losing run.
But it would be 33-year-old Taumalolo who ended Saturday's home game the toast of Townsville, swamped by teammates following his first milestone game victory.