Accor Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 9 NRL game between Canterbury Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canterbury Bulldogs vs. North Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Canterbury Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys Odds
Canterbury Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview
Canterbury returns home under pressure after back-to-back heavy defeats, with defensive lapses compounding their attacking inconsistency. North Queensland, by contrast, continues to embrace high-scoring contests, winning five of their past six with an expansive style built around Tom Dearden’s influence. While the Bulldogs’ spine remains unsettled, the Cowboys possess the firepower to exploit gaps, even if their own defence remains vulnerable. With both sides prone to conceding points, this shapes as an open affair where attacking flair outweighs structure.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Canterbury Bulldogs to win at $1.83 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Enari Tuala at $10.00.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys Teams
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jonathan Sua 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Samuel Hughes 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Sitili Tupouniua 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Josh Curran 16. Lipoi Hopoi 17. Jake Turpin 19. Marcelo Montoya 20. Alekolasimi Jones 21. Sean O’Sullivan 22. Logan Spinks 23. Jethro Rinakama
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Zac Laybutt 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Sam McIntyre 16. Thomas Mikaele 17. Griffin Neame 18. Matthew Lodge 19. Mason Barber 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Kaiden Lahrs 22. Robert Derby