The Bulldogs are finally back at Belmore for a blockbuster Saturday afternoon showdown with the North Queensland Cowboys.
Following up from a tough outing at Magic Round, Brayden Wiliame's side will be out to make amends and claim a first win at the Club's spiritual home ground during the first week of the NRL's Indigenous Round.
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Match: Bulldogs v Cowboys
Round 6 -
home Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
away Team
Cowboys
11th Position
Venue: Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
As usual, there is plenty of team news, stats and info to unpack in our Round 6 Match Preview.
Teamlists and Team News
No changes for the Bulldogs as they look to bounce back from last week's loss to the Broncos. Ash Quinlan and Tayla Preston will again combine in the halves, while Andie Robinson lines up at fullback.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Simina LokotuiWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Charlize Lloyd-Phillips
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah NankivellCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Abigail Roache
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica TagoaiCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregorWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Margot Vella
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh QuinlanFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tallara Bamblett
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Rosie Kelly
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Kalosipani HopoateProp for Cowboys is number 8 Essay Banu
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane TaitoHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis TauaneaiProp for Cowboys is number 10 Ashley Marsters
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tallisha Harden
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Bree Chester
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaLock for Cowboys is number 13 Makenzie Weale
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn RobertsInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Alisha Foord
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Giovanna SuaniInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tayla Curtis
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope MillardInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Lily Dick
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Latisha SmytheInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Lydia Turua-Quedley
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Paea UilouReplacement for Cowboys is number 18 Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Bridget HoyReserve for Cowboys is number 19 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Ebony PriorReserve for Cowboys is number 20 Emily Veivers
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Moana CourtenayReserve for Cowboys is number 21 Sian Williams
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Leteena MedlandReserve for Cowboys is number 22 Lyrech Mara
Bulldogs Ins
- Ebony Prior
- Leteena Medland
- Moana Courtenay
- Paea Uilou
Cowboys Ins
- Emily Veivers
- Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
- Lydia Turua-Quedley
- Lyrech Mara
- Sian Williams
Bulldogs Outs
Cowboys Ins
- Kayla Jackson
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
A few minor changes to a winning team with Ashley Marsters to start at prop and Makenzie Weale to play lock, with Bree Chester in the second row. One the bench, forward Tiana Raftstrand-Smith reverts to the reserves, with half Lydia Turua-Quedley coming on to the interchange bench.
Last Time Out: Round 7, 2025
Courtenay Crosses
It was a gritty contest up in Townsville for the Bulldogs in Round 7, 2025 in humid conditions.
The Cowboys took a 12-nil lead at the break with the Bulldogs holding on, and while the hosts extended their lead further, Moana Courtenay crossed to put the Blue and Whites back in the match.
But at the end of a fast and furious contest, it was the Cowboys who took home the two competition points with a try in the 59th minute sealing the result.
Key Match Up: Flying Fullbacks
With a dry track set for Saturday afternoon, you can expect both fullbacks to have a field day when Andie Robinson lines up against Fran Goldthorp.
Robinson has been a strong presence at the back for the Bulldogs in her second season at the Club, scoring a try, setting up another while averaging 109 metres.
Andie Show-And-Go Seals The Win!
Her opposite, Goldthorp, has been one of the Cowboys' best players. The English International has scored three tries, assisted in another and averages 115 metres with the ball in hand.
Robinson also has a knack of icing the cake with a four-pointer - evidenced with her barging try against the Dragons in Round 4 - so keep an eye on the flying fullback to add her name to the scoresheet on Saturday.
Stat Attack via NRL.com
- Bulldogs centre Monica Tagoai has scored a try in four of her five games this season.
- The Bulldogs are chasing a first win at Belmore Sports Ground.
- The Cowboys have won their last three games in Sydney.
- The Cowboys are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
Where to Watch
Bulldogs Members and supporters will be available to watch the match on Channel 9 and FoxSports, or stream via Nine Now and Kayo.
