The North Queensland Cowboys take on the Penrith Panthers in Round 17 of the NRL on Saturday. Both sides have unveiled line‑ups. The Cowboys sent out their final team before kickoff. The Panthers sent a final team update before matchday.
Jason Taumalolo is gearing up for his 300th NRL appearance, a landmark highlighted by a intense start in training. Origin representatives have rejoined the squads. The game continues a emerging trend of low‑scoring ‘drop‑athon’ matches, with mistakes limiting scoring chances for both clubs.