5m agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 9:30am
Fun facts heading into Dolphins vs Cowboys
Here are a few fun facts as we count down to kick-off.
This will be the sixth NRL match between the Dolphins and Cowboys. The Dolphins have won three, and the Cowboys have claimed the other two.Both of the Cowboys’ wins over the Dolphins have been at Lang Park.The Dolphins have scored 106 points in their previous two matches at Lang Park. The Cowboys have conceded 200 points from their previous six matches in the NRL.Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 12 tries in his last six NRL games at Lang Park15m agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 9:20amSouths lose Latrell Mitchell for at least a month
It is bad news for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
The club has confirmed star Latrell Mitchell will be out for at least four weeks after injuring his quad at training.
“Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s game against the Penrith Panthers with a quadriceps injury sustained at training today,” the club said in a statement.
25m agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 9:10am
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Tonight will be an interesting contest.
Can the Cowboys turn their form around and snatch a badly-needed win?
Will the Dolphins continue their magnificent scoring record at Lang Park.
What is certain is any loss at this time of year, especially when you are outside the top eight like these teams, adds an immense amount of pressure.
35m agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 9:00amTEAM LISTS: Dolphins vs Cowboys
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The big news from the Dolphins this week was Sean O’Sullivan being dropped from the side.
O’Sullivan played five-eighth last week, in place of the injured Kodi Nikorima.
Jake Averillo (number 5) will be the five-eighth after being initially named on the wing.
Tevita Naufahu (number 18) will play wing for the Dolphins.
The Cowboys are without Jordan McLean, meaning Thomas Mikaele (number 8) will be the starting prop.
Jaxson Paulo (number 2) has been recalled to the wing, in place of Robert Derby.
50m agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 8:45amDolphins have scored 106 points in their previous two matches at Lang park
If recent form is anything to go by, expect to see some points tonight.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow celebrates a try against the Rabbitohs (AAP)
The Dolphins’ previous two matches at Lang Park have been try-fests.
They belted the Dragons 56-6 in round 14, and the Rabbitohs 50-28 in round 17.
That is 106 points scored in their previous two excersions to Lang Park.
Those scores are not the biggest in that time frame, with the Dolphins beating the Cowboys in Townsville 58-4, in round 15.
1h agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 8:30am
Dolphins coming off a loss to the Sharks
Need a refresh on the Dolphins’ match last week.
The Redcliffe-based side were outplayed for most of the contest, but threatened a late comeback before ultimately falling to 24-12 to the Sharks.
Relive the action through the link below.
1h agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 8:15amCowboys coach says he is ‘losing sleep’
The Cowboys are struggling for form.
The Townsville-based side has just one win from their previous six matches.
The Cowboys have been competitive in their previous two matches, going down to the Storm by six points and the Bulldogs by four points.
But both of those home defeats, no matter how valiant, have put enormous pressure on their season.
The struggles of the Cowboys, especially with ball retention, is causing grief to coach Todd Payten, who said last week he was “losing sleep” over it.
1h agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 8:00am
Last time they met: Cowboys 4 — Dolphins 58
These two clubs met just five rounds ago, and it wasn’t even close.
The Dolphins bashed the Cowboys in Townsville, scoring 10 tries in a comprehensive 58-4 win.
Winger Jack Bostock scored four tries that night, while Jamayne Isaako was impressive with the boot, converting nine of his 10 shots at goal.
Jack Bostock (right) scored four tries when these clubs met in round 15 (AAP)
Sadly for the Dolphins, Bostock is now part of a Dolphin injury list that will test their depth in the final months of this season.
That round 15 match was deep in the Origin period, with the Cowboys missing Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter Reece Robson and Jeremaiah Nanai.
The Dolphins were also without Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in round 15.
1h agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 7:45amKalyn Ponga committed to Newcastle Knights through 2027 NRL season
Newcastle locks in superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga despite reports he had been looking to switch codes to rugby union in New Zealand.
Read the full story through the link below.
2h agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 7:35amWhich NRL teams are playing in round 20?
The Brisbane Broncos are the sole team with a bye in round 20.
Here are all the matches to look forward to this weekend.
ABC Sport will have a live blog, and live call, of every match this NRL season.
*all times in AEST
Thursday, July 17
Dolphins vs Cowboys, 7:50pm, Lang park, Brisbane
Friday, July 18
Sharks vs Roosters, 6pm, Sharks Stadium, SydneyPanthers vs Rabbitohs, 8pm, Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney
Saturday, July 19
Raiders vs Eels, 3pm, Canberra Stadium, CanberraBulldogs vs Dragons, 5:30pm, Stadium Australia, SydneyStorm vs Sea Eagles, 7:35pm, AAMI Park, Melbourne
Sunday, July 20
Tigers vs Titans, 2pm, Leichhardt Oval, SydneyKnights vs Warriors, 4:05pm, Hunter Stadium, Newcastle2h agoThu 17 Jul 2025 at 7:30amWelcome back to the ABC Sport NRL live blog
Good evening to you, footy fan.
Welcome back to ABC Sport’s live digital coverage of the 2025 NRL premiership season.
The finals are approaching at a rapid rate, with every win and loss seeming to have more significance as September closes in.
Tonight, round 20 of the premiership begins with a Queensland derby: Dolphins vs Cowboys.
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