Game Day Guide: Everything you need to know for a special Old Boys Round!
Your North Queensland Toyota Cowboys are back at home for a crucial Double Header this weekend as the club welcomes back the players who have helped shape the Cowboys over the past three decades.
From boot scootin, Old Boys Round and a country music legend, find out all the details you need to know ahead of one of the biggest games of the year at Queensland Country Bank Stadium!
FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IN THE GAME DAY GUIDE
Australian Country Music Legend Returns
Country music legend Lee Kernaghan is back for a special Old Boys Round halftime performance! Few artists are more closely connected to the Cowboys' story than Kernaghan, who performed at the club's inaugural home game in 1995 and helped create one of the most enduring traditions in North Queensland sport through the commissioning of the club anthem, C'mon The Cowboys.
Thanks to the Cowboys Leagues Club, fans will be treated to a special halftime performance during the NRL clash, while Kernaghan will join Head Coach Todd Payten and Football Manager, Cowboy #218 Glenn Hall at the Leagues Club for the club’s popular post-match presentation.
Boot Scootin on the Northern Green!
To celebrate Lee Kernaghan's special halftime performance, the team from Tropical Boots are giving Cowboys fans the opportunity to learn the basics of Line Dancing!
Thanks to the Cowboys Leagues Club, head down to the Northern Green pre-game to join an introduction to Line Dancing session.
Session Times:
- 4.50pm – 5.10pm
- 5.50pm – 6.10pm
- 6.30pm – 6.50pm
- 7.05pm – 7.25pm
Key Timings
| 4.45pm | Gates Open |
| 4.50pm | Boot Scootin on the Northern Green |
| 5.15pm | NRLW kick-off - Cowboys v Knights |
| 5.50pm | NRLW half-time |
| Toyota Mini League | |
| Toyota Torpedo | |
| 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 | |
| 7.30pm | Cowboys Old Boys Guard of Honour |
| 7.35pm | NRL kick-off - Cowboys v Tigers |
| 8.15pm | NRL half-time |
| Lee Kernaghan Halftime Show, thanks to Cowboys Leagues Club | |
| Townsville Bulletin Fan Cam | |
| 8.30pm | NRL second half |
| 9.10pm | NRL full time |
| McDonald's Player of the Match | |
| Post Match Presentation at Cowboys Leagues Club |
Team News
Cowboys Co-Captain Tom Dearden and second-rower Jeremiah Nanai are set to return from injury for Saturday’s clash with the Tigers, while Murray Taulagi is facing an indefinite stint on the sidelines after suffering a concussion at training last week.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon BurnsWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Junior Tupou
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon PurdueCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomone Saukuru
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom ChesterCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Patrick Herbert
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Zac LaybuttWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake CliffordFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom DeardenHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock Madden
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Griffin NeameProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason TaumaloloProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Tony Sukkar
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben CotterLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni LukeInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Heath Mason
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 John BatemanInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Ethan Roberts
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen HessInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Bunty Afoa
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Kai O'DonnellInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tristan Hope
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Ethan KingInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 22 Vaka Aho
Reserves
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Kaiden LahrsReserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Faaletino Tavana
Cowboys Ins
- Jeremiah Nanai
- Kaiden Lahrs
- Tom Dearden
Wests Tigers Ins
- Ethan Roberts
- Vaka Aho
Cowboys Outs
- Murray Taulagi
- Sam McIntyre
Wests Tigers Ins
- Alex Twal
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
NRLW Head Coach Ricky Henry has named an unchanged 17 for Saturday’s meeting with the Newcastle Knights.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca GoldthorpFullback for Knights is number 17 Lucy Spain
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Charlize Lloyd-PhillipsWinger for Knights is number 2 Shanice Parker
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Abigail RoacheCentre for Knights is number 3 Sidney Taylor
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine PetersCentre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Margot VellaWinger for Knights is number 5 Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Lydia Turua-QuedleyFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kirra Dibb
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Rosie KellyHalfback for Knights is number 7 Georgia Roche
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Ashley MarstersProp for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Alisha FoordHooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
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Prop for Cowboys is number 15 Lily DickProp for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tallisha Harden2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Sienna Yeo
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Bree Chester2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Fane Finau
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Makenzie WealeLock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Nadia WindlebornInterchange for Knights is number 14 Charley Lahmert
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Tiana Raftstrand-SmithInterchange for Knights is number 15 Emily McArthur
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Tafao AsauaInterchange for Knights is number 16 Amelia Pasikala
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Kayla JacksonInterchange for Knights is number 20 Simone Karpani
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 20 Lyrech MaraReplacement for Knights is number 18 Jules Kirkpatrick
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Emily VeiversReserve for Knights is number 1 Lilly-Ann White
Cowboys Ins
- Kayla Jackson
- Lyrech Mara
Knights Ins
- Simone Karpani
Cowboys Outs
- Essay Banu
Knights Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Belinda Sharpe
Last updated:
Get your hat personalised by the BMD Team!
Thanks to BMD, you can make your hat your own! Visit the BMD team located outside the Cowboys Team Shop outlet on the Northern Concourse, where you can have your initials added to any cap you like.
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 Southern Terrace and Outside Gate A, 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! For this weekend’s Game Day Special, grab any 2 hats from the 2026 Dynasty range for $50!
Official Post-Match Function
See Players of the Match and members of both the NRLW and NRLW playing squads at the Cowboys Leagues Club official post-match function!
This week, Lee Kernaghan will be making a special appearance the post-match function, presenting the Player of the Match award alongside Head Coach Todd Payten!
