Bulldogs v Cowboys: No changes for Wiliame; Forwards shuffled

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 10:01 AM

The round opens at Belmore Sports Ground with two sides keen to build momentum.

The Bulldogs enter the weekend after a big loss to the unbeaten Broncos, while the Cowboys arrive with renewed confidence after a hard-fought 18-16 win over the Raiders in Magic Round.

Canterbury have shown they are capable of competing physically, but consistency has been difficult to find. Their upset victory over the Sharks in Round 3 proved what they can achieve when they complete well and control possession.

North Queensland's season has ebbed and flowed, but their win over Canberra may prove a turning point. They defended strongly under pressure and found a way to secure two valuable competition points away from home.

The key battle could be through the middle third. The Cowboys forwards laid a strong platform last week, while Canterbury will need to dominate possession if they are to prevent North Queensland building pressure through repeat sets.

Belmore has always been a difficult venue for visiting teams, so watch this space.

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 8 Aug

2:45 am

Bulldogs

Cowboys

Venue: Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney

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Bulldogs: 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.

Cowboys: 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.

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 8 Aug

2:45 am

Bulldogs

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie Robinson

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Francesca Goldthorp
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Simina Lokotui

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Charlize Lloyd-Phillips
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah Nankivell

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Abigail Roache
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica Tagoai

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregor

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Margot Vella
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh Quinlan

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tallara Bamblett
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Rosie Kelly

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Kalosipani Hopoate

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Essay Banu
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane Taito

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis Tauaneai

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Ashley Marsters
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tallisha Harden
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Bree Chester
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Makenzie Weale

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn Roberts

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Alisha Foord
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Giovanna Suani

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tayla Curtis
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope Millard

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Lily Dick
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Latisha Smythe

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Lydia Turua-Quedley

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Paea Uilou

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Bridget Hoy

Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Ebony Prior

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Emily Veivers
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Moana Courtenay

Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Sian Williams
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Leteena Medland

Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Lyrech Mara

Ebony Prior
Leteena Medland
Moana Courtenay
Paea Uilou

Emily Veivers
Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
Lydia Turua-Quedley
Lyrech Mara
Sian Williams

Kayla Jackson

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Peter Gough

Last updated: 8/4/2026 7:14:09 AM

Stat Attack

The Bulldogs were beaten 56-24 by the Raiders in their only previous match at Belmore Sports Ground
The Cowboys have won their last three games in Sydney
Bulldogs centre Monica Tagoai has scored a try in four of her five games this season
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.