Warriors vs Cowboys
Round 16 2026, Sunday 21 June 2026
Verdict: Warriors by 8
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Result: Warriors 38 defeated Cowboys 20 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 21 Jun, 2:00pm AEST
- Venue
- One NZ Stadium, Christchurch
- Ladder going in
- Warriors 2nd, Cowboys 9th
- Referee
- Grant Atkins
- Crowd
- 24,365
- Weather
- Indoor, good ground
How the experts tipped
Warriors 92%8% Cowboys
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Warriors | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Warriors | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Warriors | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Warriors | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Warriors | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Cowboys | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Warriors | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Warriors | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Warriors | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Warriors | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Warriors | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Warriors | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 2nd | WWWLL | +6.2 |
| Cowboys | 9th | LWWLL | -2 |
Last five games
Warriors
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 15 | v Sharks | L 8–10 |
| Round 13 | at Panthers | L 18–20 |
| Round 12 | at Dragons | W 30–12 |
| Round 11 | v Broncos | W 42–12 |
| Round 9 | at Eels | W 36–14 |
Cowboys
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 14 | v Dolphins | L 14–40 |
| Round 13 | at Raiders | L 12–26 |
| Round 12 | v Rabbitohs | W 30–18 |
| Round 11 | at Roosters | W 18–12 |
| Round 10 | v Eels | L 30–33 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 9 | Warriors v Cowboys | 30–26 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 14 | Cowboys v Warriors | 12–42 | Queensland Country Bank Stadium |
Team lists
Warriors
- 1 Taine Tuaupiki Fullback
- 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Winger
- 3 Ali Leiataua Centre
- 4 Adam Pompey Centre
- 5 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Winger
- 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita Five-Eighth
- 7 Te Maire Martin Halfback
- 8 Tanner Stowers-Smith Interchange
- 9 Wayde Egan Hooker
- 10 Jackson Ford Prop
- 11 Jacob Laban 2nd Row
- 12 Marata Niukore 2nd Row
- 13 Erin Clark Lock
- 15 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava Interchange
- 16 Demitric Vaimauga Interchange
- 17 Kayliss Fatialofa Reserve
- 20 Luke Metcalf Reserve
- 21 Makaia Tafua Interchange
- 22 Mitchell Barnett (c) Prop
Coach: Andrew Webster
Cowboys
- 1 Scott Drinkwater Fullback
- 2 Braidon Burns Winger
- 3 Zac Laybutt Centre
- 4 Tom Chester Centre
- 5 Murray Taulagi Winger
- 6 Jaxon Purdue Five-Eighth
- 7 Jake Clifford Halfback
- 8 Thomas Mikaele Interchange
- 9 Reed Mahoney Hooker
- 10 Jason Taumalolo Interchange
- 11 Heilum Luki 2nd Row
- 12 Jeremiah Nanai 2nd Row
- 13 Reuben Cotter (c) Lock
- 14 Soni Luke Interchange
- 15 Griffin Neame Prop
- 16 Matthew Lodge Reserve
- 17 Coen Hess Prop
- 19 Sam McIntyre Reserve
- 20 John Bateman Interchange
Coach: Todd Payten
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Warriors rated +6.2 and Cowboys -2 on our scale, a gap of 8.2 points at a ground neither club calls home.
Scoring
- Warriors
- Tries Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 6', Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 9', Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 33', Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 47', Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 54', Adam Pompey 69', Taine Tuaupiki 73'
- Goals 5/7
- Half-time 14
- Cowboys
- Tries Braidon Burns 22', Scott Drinkwater 26', Braidon Burns 61', Jeremiah Nanai 76'
- Goals 2/4
- Half-time 10
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.