The Cronulla Sharks will be hoping to regain top spot when they face the North Queensland Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.
This match-up has delivered some encounters in recent years, notably their dramatic elimination final in 2022.
Who will win this clash when the sides face off at Shark Park this round?
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Sharks vs Cowboys tips and prediction
Regardless of the winner, this should be a fun, high-scoring match.
These teams like to pour on the points and have struggled defensively at times this season.
On paper, the two sides are well matched, although the Sharks' interchange is notably stronger.
If the game turns into a shootout, the quality of bench players could be the difference.
The energy at Shark Park and the impact it has on Cronulla's play cannot be underestimated, either.
Our prediction: Sharks by 6 points
Sharks vs Cowboys history and stats
Overall record: Played 56: Sharks 37 wins, Cowboys 19 wins
Who won last time? Sharks by 20 points (August 2023)
Sharks form guide: WWLWW
Cowboys form guide: LWLWW
Sharks vs Cowboys betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, the Sharks are the $1.62 favourite to win this match, while the Sharks are the underdogs at $2.30.
How to watch or live stream Sharks vs Cowboys
Sunday's game is set to be broadcast live on Fox League, with coverage to follow the earlier came between the Bulldogs and Knights.
Additionally, the clash will also be available on free-to-air across the Nine network, including streaming platform, 9Now.
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TV channel |
Fox League/Channel 9 |
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Live stream |
Kayo/9Now |
This match, and every match across the regular season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
Sharks vs Cowboys kickoff time
Sunday's game between the Sharks and the Cowboys will kick off at 4:05 pm AEST on April 21.
The game will be played at PointsBet Stadium in Cronulla, Sydney.
| Timezone | AEST | NZST |
| Kickoff time | 4:05 pm | 6:05 pm |