North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Both North Queensland Cowboys and Dolphins cannot be separated yet in a congested NRL table.
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North Queensland Cowboys team news
Soni Luke is back for North Queensland Cowboys following injury, whilst Tom Mikaele has shaken off a knock in time to play. Also back in the mix is Reuben Cotter after not featuring last time out.
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, Soni Luke, Griffin Neame, Matthew Lodge, Coen Hess, Robert Derby, Ethan King, Wiremu Greig, Viliami Vailea, Xavier Kerrisk
Dolphins team news
Dolphins could have both Herbie Farnworth and Kodi Nikorima back from their respective hamstring injuries after each were named in the squad for this match.
Squad: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako, Jack Bostock, Herbie Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Kodi Nikorima, Isaiya Katoa, Thomas Flegler, Max Plath, Francis Molo, Connelly Lemuelu, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Morgan Knowles, Jeremy Marshall-King, Kurt Donoghoe, Tom Gilbert, Ray Stone, Felise Kaufusi, Bradley Schneider, Oryn Keeley, Trai Fuller, Tevita Naufahu
North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins prediction
North Queensland Cowboys were in action in the latest round of NRL fixtures, losing 26-12 to Canberra Raiders in what was a pretty lifeless offensive performance. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have recently benefitted from a much-needed bye week, before which they were 22-30 winners against the Raiders.
That extra week off cannot be underestimated when it comes to the positive impact it is likely to have had on this Dolphins team, who players carrying knocks getting patched up and enjoying a rest at a critical time. This should have a big impact the longer this game goes on and the Cowboys in particular begin to tire. Therefore, explore backing Dolphins to register another win.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins tip: Dolphins to win
