The North Queensland Cowboys face off against the Penrith Panthers in Round 17 of the NRL on Saturday. Both sides have published line‑ups. The Cowboys named their final team before kickoff. The Panthers shared a last‑minute team update before matchday.
Jason Taumalolo is poised for his 300th NRL appearance, a milestone highlighted by a fiery start in training. Origin representatives have rejoined the squads. The game mirrors a recent trend of low‑scoring ‘drop‑athon’ matches, with mistakes limiting scoring chances for both clubs.