Dolphins vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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The Dolphins take on a North Queensland Cowboys side coming off the back of consecutive victories.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
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Dolphins team news
Brian Pouniu replaces Jack Bostock, who was injured on State of Origin duty, whilst a rib injury keeps out Jake Averillo.
Squad: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako, Herbie Farnworth, Brian Pouniu, Selwyn Cobbo, Kodi Nikorima, Bradley Schneider, Thomas Flegler, Jeremy Marshall-King, Francis Molo, Connelly Lemuelu, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Morgan Knowles, Kurt Donoghoe, Max Plath, Tom Gilbert, Felise Kaufusi, Tevita Naufahu, Sebastian Su'a, John Fineanganofo
North Queensland Cowboys team news
North Queensland Cowboys will give captain Tom Dearden every chance to prove his fitness ahead of this game but Tom Mikaele won’t feature due to a head injury.
Squad: Scott Drinkwater, Braidon Burns, Zac Laybutt, Tom Chester, Murray Taulagi, Jaxon Purdue, Jake Clifford, Griffin Neame, Reed Mahoney, Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter, Soni Luke, Matthew Lodge, Coen Hess, Sam McIntyre, Liam Sutton, Ethan King, Tom Dearden
Dolphins vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction
North Queensland Cowboys have found another gear lately when it comes to their all-round performances and they’ve been rewarded with good results to boot. An excellent 26-12 triumph over Penrith Panthers was backed them by them coming out the right end of a nailbiter, beating the Sea Eagles 18-19.
The Dolphins can’t possibly be worse than what we saw from them last time out, a comprehensive nilling at the hands of Cronulla Sharks. But the offensive has been worryingly stagnant lately with just 12 points from their last two. If those attacking struggles continue, expect the Cowboys to take full advantage.
Dolphins vs North Queensland Cowboys tip: North Queensland Cowboys to win
