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THE FACTS
When is North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers on and what time does it start? North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers will take place on Friday 16th June, 2023 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers taking place? North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers will take place at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia
Where can I get tickets for North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches
What channel is North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Starting 13: Drinkwater, Feldt, Laybutt, Hiku, Valemei, Dearden, Townsend, McLean, Granville, Hess, Leilua, Luki, Taumalolo – Interchanges: McIntyre, Neame, Taunoa-Brown, Finefeuiaki – Reserves: Elliot, Price, Dunn, Duffy, Bourke
Unavailable: James Tamou (Injured), Tom Chester (Injured), Jeremiah Nanai (Origin), Murray Taulagi (Origin), Reece Robson (Origin), Reuben Cotter (Origin), Valentine Holmes (Origin)
PENRITH PANTHERS
Starting 13: Edwards, Turuva, Tago, Peachey, Jenkins, Salmon, Cogger, Leota, Kenny, Fisher-Harris, Sorensen, Hosking, Eisenhuth – Interchanges: Luke, L. Smith, Leniu, Garner – Reserves: Cole, Henry, Geyer, Blacker, McLean
Unavailable: Taylan May (Injured), Nathan Cleary (Injured), Brian To’o (Origin), Isaah Yeo (Origin), Jarome Luai (Origin), Liam Martin (Origin), Stephen Crichton (Origin)
THE PREDICTION
This game will feature two weakened teams owing to State of Origin call-ups but there is still a lot of talent on the field with both looking to build on impressive showings last time out. North Queensland Cowboys earned a first win in three as they overran Melbourne Storm while Penrith Panthers made it five straight successes thanks to a comfortable victory over Sydney Roosters. This is a tough game to call with so many stars out but the Panthers are enjoying the better campaign and look to have the talent in reserve to get the job done in this matchup.