North Queensland Cowboys v St George Illawarra Dragons: NRL preview, news and how to watch live

All you need to know in the lead up to the Cowboys and Dragons in Townsville, Friday 10 June, including news updates, past history plus when and how to watch on Kayo.

David Gavin

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June 10, 2022 - 11:10AM

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North Queensland and St George Illawarra open round 14, Friday 10 June, following State of Origin game one on Wednesday. Here’s how to watch the match and catch up on all the news in the lead-up.

Cowboys v Dragons preview

With or without their Origin stars, only the all-conquering Panthers have been able to stop the Cowboys in the past eight weeks and they take on the Dragons back at home this Friday.

Generation next for Queensland were standouts in the emphatic 26-point win over Gold Coast last Thursday. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Heilum Luki were outstanding without four regular Cowboys, all in Origin camp, including Valentine Holmes and Reuben Cotter.

St George Illawarra had the benefit of the bye last week but will meet much stiffer opposition than the Warriors and Bulldogs in its previous two wins before the break.

Cotter and Nanai are unlikely to back up following Queensland’s win on Wednesday night, with centre Valentine Holmes the most likely. For the Dragons, Ben Hunt is a chance to play, while Tariq Sims could put his feet up.

What time is Cowboys v Dragons?

The game starts at 7.55pm (AEST) on Friday 10 June.

Where is it being played?

Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its NRL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

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How can I watch more Cowboys and Dragons matches?

North Queensland Cowboys team page on Kayo

St George Illawarra Dragons team page on Kayo

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What NRL news do I need to know ahead of Friday?

FULL TEAM LISTS are confirmed plus the latest for NRL SuperCoach and all the LATE MAIL after Origin 1.

CodeSports is your one stop shop for all the NRL news you need ahead of round 14 and State of Origin 1, including Origin market watch and MATTY JOHNS on the biggest issue breaking rookie coaches.

St George Illawarra defeated the Bulldogs at Belmore prior to the bye. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

History between the Cowboys and Dragons

The Cowboys have won three of the last five encounters between them, all in Queensland. Their last outing came in Rockhampton last year amid the COVID chaos which forced the competition to relocate to the Sunshine State. The final score was 38-26 favouring North Queensland.

Team Lists

As of Thursday afternoon, these are the teams for Friday night:

North Queensland Cowboys

1. Scott Drinkwater, 2. Brendan Elliot, 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Ben Hampton, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Jordan McLean, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Coen Hess, 11. Tom Gilbert, 12. Heilum Luki, 13. Jason Taumalolo

Bench: 14. Jake Granville, 15. Connelly Lemuelu, 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 17. Griffin Neame

Reserves: 18. Ben Condon, 19. Tom Dearden, 20. Jeremiah Nanai, 21. Kane Bradley, 22. Reuben Cotter, 23. Valentine Holmes, 24. Brendan Frei

St George Illawarra Dragons

Dragons: 1. Cody Ramsey, 2. Mathew Feagai, 3. Moses Suli, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Tautau Moga, 6. Talatau Amone, 7. Ben Hunt, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Moses Mbye, 10. Blake Lawrie, 11. Jack Bird, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. Jack De Belin

Bench: 14. Andrew McCullough, 15. Aaron Woods, 16. Michael Molo, 17. Jayden Sullivan

Reserves: 18. Josh McGuire, 19. Jaydn Su’A, 20. Jonathon Reuben, 21. Jaiyden Hunt, 22. Josh Kerr