North Queensland Cowboys won 30-22 against Cronulla, climbing to 6th, but faced injuries to key players.

North Queensland Cowboys secured a 30-22 win against Cronulla, climbing to 6th on the ladder. However, the win was marred by injuries to influential forwards Reuben Cotter and Jason Taumalolo, raising concerns about their finals campaign. Veteran winger Kyle Feldt scored three tries, while Scott Drinkwater's strong performance helped the team dominate territory throughout the game.