North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Josh Hannay is still searching for his first win as Gold Coast Titans head coach ahead of their trip to North Queensland Cowboys.
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North Queensland Cowboys team news
Both Zac Laybutt and captain Reuben Cotter are named in the squad, the former following suspension and the latter after not featuring last round due to personal reasons.
Squad: Scott Drinkwater, Braidon Burns, Jaxon Purdue, Tom Chester, Murray Taulagi, Jake Clifford, Tom Dearden, Coen Hess, Reed Mahoney, Jason Taumalolo, Heilum Luki, Sam McIntyre, Reuben Cotter, Soni Luke, Kai O'Donnell, Griffin Neame, Harrison Edwards, Zac Laybutt, Liam Sutton, Kaiden Lahrs, Matthew Lodge, Ethan King
Gold Coast Titans team news
After recovering from a hamstring injury, Jayden Campbell has made the Gold Coast Titans squad and his return is a timely one for this struggling side.
Squad: Keano Kini, Sialetili Faeamani, Jojo Fifita, Max Feagai, Phillip Sami, AJ Brimson, Lachlan Ilias, Moeaki Fotuaika, Sam Verrills, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Arama Hau, Beau Fermor, Chris Randall, Kurtis Morrin, Tukimihia Simpkins, Klese Haas, Cooper Bai, Oliver Pascoe, Jayden Campbell, Jaylan De Groot, Jett Liu, Josh Patston
North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans prediction
It’s been a rough start to the campaign for both these two teams who currently prop up the NRL table after two rounds of fixtures. Gold Coast Titans have failed to crack the 15-point-mark so far, although a strong defensive performance saw them run the Dolphins close last time out. North Queensland Cowboys were thrashed by Wests Tigers on the back of losing to Newcastle Knights in Las Vegas.
This match has the potential to go either way, but perhaps the biggest defining factor is what we saw from the Titans defensively in their last match. Josh Hannay has clearly worked hard on that backline and a repeat showing here would likely see those efforts rewards. In what should be a close encounter, back the away side to edge it.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans tip: Gold Coast Titans to win
