Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Whilst Canberra Raiders are trying to avoid three straight losses, North Queensland Cowboys are looking to make it three straight wins.
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Canberra Raiders team news
Sebastian Kris returns to the Canberra Raiders line-up following a quad issue but the hosts will be missing Jayden Brailey, who is out with concussion.
Squad: Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale, Sebastian Kris, Matthew Timoko, Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange, Ethan Sanders, Corey Horsburgh, Tom Starling, Joseph Tapine, Hudson Young, Zac Hosking, Daine Laurie, Owen Pattie, Ata Mariota, Morgan Smithies, Jed Stuart, Chevy Stewart, Jordan Uta, Coby Black, Vena Patuki-Case, Ethan Alaia
North Queensland Cowboys team news
North Queensland Cowboys welcome back winger Murray Taulagi to their squad, the 27-year-old returning following a spell on the sidelines due to a head injury.
Squad: Scott Drinkwater, Zac Laybutt, Jaxon Purdue, Tom Chester, Murray Taulagi, Liam Sutton, Jake Clifford, Thomas Mikaele, Reed Mahoney, Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Sam McIntyre, Reuben Cotter, Viliami Vailea, Griffin Neame, Matthew Lodge, Coen Hess, Robert Derby, Ethan King, Xavier Kerrisk, Wiremu Greig, Mason Barber
Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction
When it comes to current form, North Queensland Cowboys have the comprehensive edge over Canberra Raiders right now. Canberra are coming off the back of consecutive NRL losses, whilst back-to-back victories see the Cowboys onto 16 points with eight wins from 12 games across the season so far.
Expect North Queensland Cowboys to get on top of their opponents early on with aggressive attacking play. The worry really is that heads could drop on the side of Canberra and having slumped badly in recent fixtures, it may lead to another long 80 minutes for the hosts. Consider backing an away win here.
Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys tip: North Queensland Cowboys to win
