Game Day Guide: Everything you need to know for a XXXX Derby Double Header!
Your North Queensland Toyota Cowboys are back at home for a blockbuster XXXX Derby Double Header this weekend!
With a sell-out at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, find out all the details you need to know ahead of one of the biggest game days of the year!
FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IN THE GAME DAY GUIDE
Key Timings
| 4.45pm | Gates Open |
| Collect your Cowboys clap banner | |
| 5.15pm | NRLW kick-off - Cowboys v Titans |
| 5.50pm | NRLW half-time |
| Toyota Torpedo | |
| Toyota Mini League | |
| 6.00pm | NRLW second half |
| 6.35pm | NRLW full time |
| McDonald's Player of the Match | |
| 6.45pm | Pre-Game Show |
| Maurice Blackburn Fan of the Match | |
| Mother Mullet Cam | |
| 7.35pm | NRL kick-off - Cowboys v Broncos |
| 8.15pm | NRL half-time |
| Toyota Halftime Show | |
| Townsville Bulletin Fan Cam | |
| 8.30pm | NRL second half |
| 9.10pm | NRL full time |
| McDonald's Player of the Match | |
| Carl Webb Medal presentation |
Team News
Cowboys Co-Captain Tom Dearden has been ruled out of Saturday’s XXXX Derby after sustaining a leg injury last weekend.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon BurnsWinger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom ChesterCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Cowboys is number 18 Zac LaybuttCentre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake CliffordFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon PurdueHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Thomas MikaeleProp for Broncos is number 8 Preston Riki
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason TaumaloloProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Xavier Willison
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben CotterLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni LukeInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Ben Hunt
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin NeameInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Talty
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Matthew LodgeInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Va'a Semu
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen HessInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Grant Anderson
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Ethan KingInterchange for Broncos is number 18 Billy Walters
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 20 Sam McIntyreInterchange for Broncos is number 19 Luke Gale
Reserves
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Liam SuttonReserve for Broncos is number 20 Hayze Perham
Cowboys Ins
- Liam Sutton
- Thomas Mikaele
Broncos Ins
- Billy Walters
- Luke Gale
Cowboys Outs
- Tom Dearden
Broncos Ins
- Brendan Piakura
Match Officials
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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Calling all Cowboys fans!
Visit the Mini Cowboys Fan Mail Station at the Maurice Blackburn marquee (the big red tent!) and write or decorate a letter for Scott Drinkwater, Reuben Cotter or Tom Dearden.
Join us pre-game, grab some free merch and share why your favourite Cowboy inspires you.
The best letters will be read by the three players and featured on mauriceblackburn.com.au/cowboys.
By participating in this activation, you may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. Please speak to our staff for full terms and conditions.
Coca-Cola Find the Can - Win a Signed Cowboys Jersey!
Keep an eye out on Cowboys social channels on game day for the clue that will lead you to the hidden limited edition NRL Coca-Cola Can at the game for your chance to win a 2026 Signed NRL Cowboys Jersey.
Are you our Fan of the Match?
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is backing Cowboys fans this weekend! Bring the noise, wear your Cowboys colours, and show us what true supporter pride looks like for your chance to be named our Fan of the Match at this weekend’s game. You could also score a $500 voucher to the Cowboys Team Shop, all thanks to Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.
See the Membership Team
Visit the Cowboys membership team to discuss your membership requirements, collect your members lanyard and take advantage of some great giveaways.
The membership team will be on the Northern concourse as well as the ticket windows at Gate A and Gate D.
For all Membership enquires call 1300 462 692 (opt 1) Have an issue on game night, visit the Ticketmaster team at one of the service windows before kick off at Gates A or D at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
The Cowboys Leagues Club Stampede
Join the famous Cowboys Stampede, led by the Townsville Drum Collective! Assemble at the Flinders Street entrance of the Club, then march united to Queensland Country Bank Stadium for the absolute best way to start your game day.
Departing from: Cowboys Leagues Club (Flinders St)
Assemble: 6.15pm | Depart: 6.30pm
Cowboys Team Shop
Be sure to head to the Cowboys Team Shop to grab the latest merchandise! The Cowboys 2026 Indigenous Jersey, featuring artist Pryce Mara’s “Ngaw Gidha” (My Story) artwork, has just landed and will be available in-store at Queensland Country Bank Stadium!
Keep an eye out for the Cowboys Team Shop merchandise van, located outside Gate A, or head to the newly opened Cowboys Team Shop Pop-Up store at Townsville Shopping Centre!
Cowboys launch 2026 Indigenous Jersey
Official Post-Match Function
See the Cowboys Players of the Match and members of both the NRLW and NRLW playing squads at the Cowboys Leagues Club official post-match function!
