Shark Park will play host to Sunday's Round 22 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and North Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs. North Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 3, 2025 at 4:05 pm

Where: Shark Park

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Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview

Cronulla return to Sharks Stadium on Sunday eyeing a fourth straight win as they take on a desperate North Queensland outfit still clinging to faint finals hopes. The Sharks were far from polished in their 14-12 escape over the Rabbitohs last week but did enough to stay entrenched inside the top eight.

The Cowboys, meanwhile, edged the Dragons 38-32 in another high-scoring affair, underlining ongoing issues with the NRL’s worst defensive record. Still, with a favourable run home, a win in the Shire could spark a late-season charge.

Jake Clifford slots in at five-eighth for the injured Tom Duffy, while Emarly Bitungane debuts in place of suspended forward Karl Lawton. For Cronulla, key men Briton Nikora and Siosifa Talakai return to the starting pack, with Toby Rudolf bumped to the bench.

Expect fireworks as the Sharks chase consistency and the Cowboys fight to keep their season alive.