The 2025 NRL season's Round 21 clash on Friday evening sees the North Queensland Cowboys face off against the St. George-Illawarra Dragons at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
North Queensland have won just one of their past seven matches, with the only win coming against bottom-placed Titans. They are in desperate need of a win as they try to turn their season around.
Murray Taulagi suffered a hamstring injury during last week's loss to the Dolphins and is set for a stint on the sidelines. Thomas Mikaele is also ruled out with a knee injury.
The Dolphins meanwhile are staring at missing their seventh straight finals after winning just one of their last six matches. They suffered a narrow 20-18 loss to the Bulldogs last weekend.
St. George Illawarra have now suffered six defeats by six points or less -- which is the difference between cruising through to the finals and struggling to touch the top eight.
Sione Finau has been added to the injured list dur to a dislocated shoulder from last week. Christian Tuipulotu remains out despite reports that he could be returning from a hamstring injury this week.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling, and live streaming information ahead of this match.
How to watch Cowboys vs. Dragons: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: Fox League
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Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
The Cowboys vs. Dragons match is available for live TV broadcast on Fox League in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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Cowboys vs. Dragons start time
This NRL match takes place at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia, and kicks off on Friday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Jul. 25 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Fri, Jul. 25 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Jul. 25 | 4:00 p.m. |
Cowboys vs. Dragons team list
| Cowboys team list | Dragons team list |
|---|---|
1. Scott Drinkwater 14. Karl Lawton | 1. Clint Gutherson 14. Jacob Liddle |
Cowboys schedule
Here's the schedule for the Cowboys' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul. 25 | vs. Dragons | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 3 | at Sharks | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 10 | at Eels | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 17 | vs. Knights | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sun, Aug. 24 | at Wests Tigers | 4:05 p.m. |
Dragons schedule
Here's the schedule for the Dragons' next five matches of the 2025 NRL season.
| Date | Game | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul. 25 | at Cowboys | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 2 | vs. Raiders | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Aug. 9 | vs. Sharks | 6:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Aug. 15 | at Warriors | 6:00 p.m. |
| Thu, Aug. 21 | at Rabbitohs | 8:00 p.m. |