North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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North Queensland Cowboys are under pressure to respond strongly against Cronulla Sharks after being thrashed in their last home game.
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North Queensland Cowboys team news
North Queensland Cowboys are boosted by a number of players set to return from injury such as Reed Mahoney, Jeremiah Nanai and Murray Taulagi.
Squad: Scott Drinkwater, Braidon Burns, Jaxon Purdue, Tom Chester, Murray Taulagi, Jake Clifford, Tom Dearden, Coen Hess, Reed Mahoney, Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter, Soni Luke, Sam McIntyre, Thomas Mikaele, Griffin Neame, Matthew Lodge, Zac Laybutt, Robert Derby
Cronulla Sharks team news
After a long spell out with an ACL injury, Cronulla Sharks captain Cameron McInnes is finally set to make his return here in what is a big boost for the visiting side.
Squad: William Kennedy, Mawene Hiroti, Siosifa Talakai, KL Iro, Samuel Stonestreet, Braydon Trindall, Nicholas Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Toby Rudolf, Billy Burns, Teig Wilton, Jesse Colquhoun, Briton Nikora, Cameron McInnes, Oregon Kaufusi, Thomas Hazelton, Hohepa Puru, Riley Jones, Riley Pollard
North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks prediction
Cronulla Sharks’ inconsistency has been their biggest achilles heel so far this season and that has been reflected in recent games, with them winning two and losing two of their last four. Whilst they’ve reacted well to defeats, the Sharks have failed to back up positive performances with back-to-back wins. This game sees them looking to bounce back after their 22-34 defeat at the hands of Sydney Roosters last time out.
North Queensland Cowboys were uncompetitive in their most recent NRL fixture and fans will expect something completely different this time around. With multiple players back in the fold after missing last week, the hosts should put in a much better performance against Cronulla and backing a fifth Cowboys win in their last six games has to be favoured.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks tip: North Queensland Cowboys to win
