The Penrith Panthers (10-4) and North Queensland Cowboys (8-7) are set to clash in the NRL this Sunday at BlueBet Stadium.
Both teams are coming off byes, with the Cowboys taking their first break of the season after 16 rounds.
The Panthers, who are currently second with a 10-4 record, hope to keep their hot streak going, while the Cowboys, who are eighth with an 8-7 record, hope to further cement their place in the top eight.
Prior to their bye, Penrith entered their bye last week on a two-match winning streak, having downed the Manly Sea Eagles and the Newcastle Knights to remain within touching distance of the Melbourne Storm on the top-of-the-ladder.
Similarly, the Cowboys enter this match in stunning form, winning four of their previous five games, with the most recent being an emphatic 16-34 win against the Canberra Raiders on the road.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Panthers vs Cowboys in the NRL, plus plenty more.
Panthers vs Cowboys date and start time
| Date | Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
| Start time | 4:05pm AEST/ 3:35pm ACST/ 2:05pm AWST |
| Venue | BlueBet Stadium |
| Location | Penrith, Australia |
| Referee | Liam Kennedy |
How to watch Panthers vs Cowboys on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the Panthers vs Cowboys NRL game in Australia, including Nine Network, Nine Now, Foxtel, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream every game of every round live or on demand on your TV or favourite device is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is Panthers vs Cowboys game on?
The game will be broadcast live on Nine Network (Channel 9) on free-to-air TV, and will also be available to watch via Foxtel on pay TV.
Streaming the game with a VPN
- Overview of VPN services that allow access to geo-restricted streams
- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
If you are not sure which VPN to use or how to use a VPN, we have taken a look at the best options available out there for watching live sports - check out the best VPN services review here.
Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
Panthers vs Cowboys team news
Penrith Panthers
After missing Penrith's last game in Round 15 due to quad injury, hooker Mitch Kenny and five-eighth Jack Cole are both set to return to the lineup. That means Luke Sommerton and Brad Schneider drop back to the reserves, while Matt Eisenhuth replaces Trent Toelau on the bench. All of Ivan Cleary's Origin representatives have been named to back up for the time being.
Here's the Panthers' full team list for Round 17:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Fullback | Dylan Edwards |
| Winger | Sunia Turuva, Brian To'o |
| Centre | Izack Tago, Paul Alamoti |
| Five-Eighth | Jack Cole |
| Halfback | Jarome Luai |
| Prop | Moses Leota, James Fisher-Harris |
| Hooker | Mitch Kenny |
| 2nd Row | Scott Sorensen, Liam Martin |
| Lock | Isaah Yeo |
| Interchange | Daine Laurie, Lindsay Smith, Liam Henry, Matthew Eisenhuth |
| Reserve | Brad Schneider, Mavrik Geyer, Luron Patea, Casey McLean, Luke Sommerton, Trent Toelau, Tyrone Peachey |
North Queensland Cowboys
With six players named in the Queensland State of Origin squad, the Cowboys may encounter challenges, and they will look to their experienced players such as Scott Drinkwater and winger Kyle Feldt to lead the way.
Head coach Todd Payten has named five of his six Origin stars in the wider squad for the time being, with Maroons back-rower Jeremiah Nanai set to be managed as he nurses a minor calf complaint. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki joins the starting lineup.
Prop Jordan McLean is expected to recover from a calf injury, with Jake Clifford stepping in to partner Chad Townsend in the halves.
Below is the Cowboys' full team list for Round 17:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Fullback | Scott Drinkwater |
| Winger | Kyle Feldt, Braidon Burns |
| Centre | Jaxon Purdue, Viliami Vailea |
| Five-Eighth | Jake Clifford |
| Halfback | Chad Townsend |
| Prop | Jordan McLean, Jason Taumalolo |
| Hooker | Harrison Edwards |
| 2nd Row | Heilum Luki, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki |
| Lock | Sam McIntyre |
| Interchange | Tom Chester, Jake Granville, Thomas Mikaele, Griffin Neame |
| Reserve | Thomas Duffy, Jamal Shibasaki, Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi, Tom Dearden, Reece Robson, Reuben Cotter |
Panthers vs Cowboys Recent Form
Penrith Panthers: LWLWW
| Round | Result |
|---|---|
| R15 | Knights 18-26 Panthers |
| R14 | Panthers 12-42 Sea Eagles |
| R13 | Panthers 10-22 Dragons |
| R12 | Sharks 0-42 Panthers |
| R11 | Warriors 22-20 Panthers |
North Queensland Cowboys: WWWLW
| Round | Result |
|---|---|
| R15 | Raiders 16-34 Cowboys |
| R14 | Cowboys 12-42 Warriors |
| R13 | Roosters 16-18 Cowboys |
| R12 | Cowboys 42-28 Wests Tigers |
| R11 | Rabbitohs 22-28 Cowboys |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 27/04/24 | Cowboys 20-26 Panthers |
| 02/09/23 | Panthers 44-12 Cowboys |
| 16/06/23 | Cowboys 27-23 Panthers |
| 03/09/22 | Cowboys 38-8 Panthers |
| 27/05/22 | Panthers 22-0 Cowboys |