New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys go face-to-face in the first of a NRL Sunday triple-header.
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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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New Zealand Warriors team news
Sam Healey failed a fitness test and will not play against the Cowboys, whilst Kurt Capewell is set to be rested by New Zealand Warriors. Alofiana Khan-Pereira is also injured.
Squad: Taine Tuaupiki, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Ali Leiataua, Adam Pompey, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Te Maire Martin, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Wayde Egan, Jackson Ford, Jacob Laban, Marata Niukore, Erin Clark, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Demitric Vaimauga, Kayliss Fatialofa, Rocco Berry, Luke Metcalf, Makaia Tafua, Mitchell Barnett
North Queensland Cowboys team news
We could see Jeremiah Nanai return for North Queensland Cowboys after an injury layoff and Braidon Burns is also a contender to return alongside Matthew Lodge.
Squad: Scott Drinkwater, Braidon Burns, Zac Laybutt, Tom Chester, Murray Taulagi, Jaxon Purdue, Jake Clifford, Thomas Mikaele, Reed Mahoney, Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter, Soni Luke, Griffin Neame, Matthew Lodge, Coen Hess, Liam Sutton, Sam McIntyre, John Bateman
New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction
New Zealand Warriors are one of a bunch of teams jostling for position below runaway league leaders Penrith Panthers. A win here would ensure they end this latest round of NRL fixtures in second-place and end a run of consecutive defeats which has seen them struggling from an attacking point of view.
North Queensland Cowboys have also lost their last two, putting up just 26 points, so a lack of confidence from both teams offensively could be a factor in this match. When taking this into account, backing under 50.5 points being scored warrants serious consideration.
New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys tip: Under 50.5 total points
