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September 1 2023, 11:09 · Ash Wheldon

Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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THE FACTS

When is Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys on and what time does it start? Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys will take place on Saturday 2nd September, 2023 – 08:30 (UK)

Where is Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys taking place? Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys will take place at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys 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 Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys? 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

PENRITH PANTHERS

  • Penrith Panthers suffered a blow in their quest to land the minor Premiership as they went down to rivals Parramatta Eels last week, bringing their eight-game winning streak to an end.
  • Following Brisbane Broncos’ loss on Thursday, the door is open for the Panthers to finish top of the ladder with a win here but they will be without key man Jarome Luai after he suffered a shoulder injury.

Starting 13: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jack Cogger 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Zac Hosking Reserves: 18. Jaeman Salmon 19. Izack Tago 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Luke Garner 22. Matt Eisenhuth

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

  • North Queensland Cowboys know that they need a win to keep their season alive as they secured a vital victory against the Dolphins last week.
  • That was a first success in four matches but they must build on that here and head coach Todd Payten will stick with the 17 that got the job done last week.

Starting 13: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Reuben Cotter Bench: 14. Jake Granville 15. Coen Hess 16. Griffin Neame 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki Reserves: 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 19. Robert Derby 20. James Tamou 21. Brendan Elliot 22. Jack Gosiewski

THE PREDICTION

This is a huge game between Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys with plenty at stake for both teams. A win for the reigning premiers would see them clinch the minor Premiership while the Cowboys must win to prolong their season and secure a spot in the finals. This could go either way and it will be interesting to see how the Panthers cope without Jarome Luai but home advantage is likely to be crucial here and Penrith are the preference, although the winning side are likely to prevail by a 1-12 point margin.