The North Queensland Cowboys, led by Todd Payten, are currently in sixth place with 15 points, closely followed by six teams on 14 points. They will face the challenge of the Dolphins this weekend, with key players Jason Taumalolo and Murray Taulagi back in the lineup.

Meanwhile, the Sydney Roosters are coming off a narrow loss to the Raiders and will be missing several players due to Origin commitments. Despite their 15th place standing, the Knights are riding high after a remarkable comeback win against Manly and will look to build on that momentum.

The action kicks off with the Knights hosting the Roosters in Newcastle, followed by a Queensland showdown between the Cowboys and Dolphins in Townsville.

Key Moments:

• 62 min: James Tedesco's offload sets up Salesi Foketi for his first career try, putting the Knights ahead 8-6.
• Half-time: The Knights controlled possession and defense, keeping the Roosters scoreless in the first half.
• 4 min: Kyle McCarthy scores his first NRL try, giving the Knights an early lead.

Team Updates:

Knights: Fletcher Sharpe is out with a calf injury, replaced by Fletcher Hunt at fullback. Kyle McCarthy joins the centers, and Brock Greacen makes his NRL debut.

Roosters: Sandon Smith moves to five-eighth in place of the injured Sam Walker, with Hugo Savala at halfback.

Numbers Game:

• The Knights have not beaten the Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium since 2019.
• The Roosters have won 17 of their last 20 games against the Knights.
• Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has scored 13 tries in his last 14 games against the Knights.
• Knights winger James Schiller has scored five tries in his last six games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Don't miss the exciting clash between the Cowboys and Dolphins at Queensland Country Bank Stadium!