Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 9 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with North Queensland Cowboys heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. North Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys Odds
New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview
The New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys will face off in a thrilling Magic Round clash at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday evening, with both teams in strong form. The Warriors have surged into the top four with five wins from their first seven matches, including a solid 26-12 win over Newcastle last week. They’ll be confident, having won four of their last five meetings with the Cowboys, but face a formidable challenge against a side full of momentum. The Cowboys come into this game on a four-match winning streak, including a dominant 50-18 victory over the Titans last week, which propelled them into the top six. Both teams are relatively unchanged, with the Warriors making one adjustment, bringing Te Maire Martin onto the bench for Jacob Laban, who is in concussion protocols. The Cowboys have named the same 17 that dismantled the Titans, with Harrison Edwards on the bench and Kaiden Lahrs potentially making his debut in the reserves.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping North Queensland Cowboys to win at $1.78 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Robert Derby at $9.75.
New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys Teams
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Taine Tuaupiki 3. Rocco Berry 4. Ali Leiataua 5. Adam Pompey 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. Marata Niukore 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Leka Halasima 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Tanner Stowers-Smith 20. Samuel Healey 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Eddie Ieremia 23. Edward Kosi
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Harrison Edwards 16. Griffin Neame 17. Coen Hess 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Karl Lawton 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Kaiden Lahrs 22. Thomas Mikaele
