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The Cowboys overcame early losses, finding success with a mix of youth and experience in 2025.

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The North Queensland Cowboys have found their rhythm in the 2025 season after a rocky start, as captain Tom Dearden suggests a successful blend of youth and experience has emerged.

Initially, the Cowboys faced significant challenges, suffering losses to the Manly Sea Eagles (42-12), Cronulla Sharks (36-12), and Brisbane Broncos (26-16).

However, the tide turned in Round 4 against the Canberra Raiders, where they secured a 30-20 victory, marking the beginning of an upswing.

This win set the stage for subsequent narrow victories over the Penrith Panthers (22-18) and South Sydney Rabbitohs (24-16) before a bye week allowed the team some much-needed refreshment.

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Townsville hosts two NRL matches: Cowboys confident after wins; Titans struggle, while Penrith seeks victory.

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On ANZAC weekend, Townsville will host two key NRL matches featuring teams with contrasting forms leading into Round 8.

The Cowboys, having secured three consecutive victories against the Raiders, Panthers, and Rabbitohs before their bye, are optimistic as they face the Titans.

In stark contrast, the Titans have struggled, conceding 104 points during their last three losses to the Dolphins, Dragons, and Raiders.

Meanwhile, the reigning premiers, Penrith, seek their first win at CommBank Stadium when they meet the struggling Sea Eagles.

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Alofiana Khan-Pereira and David Fifita return for Titans against Cowboys after passing fitness tests.

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The Gold Coast Titans are set to welcome back Alofiana Khan-Pereira and David Fifita for their upcoming clash against the Cowboys in Townsville after the duo passed fitness tests.

Khan-Pereira, sidelined since Round 2 due to a hamstring strain, will return to the wing, while Fifita, who missed last week's match against the Raiders, is also cleared for play after completing Friday's captain's run without issues.

Titans coach Des Hasler noted, "The side remains unchanged ahead of game day," with Tony Francis and Jacob Alick-Wiencke on the extended bench.

Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui, Allan Fitzgibbon, and Josiah Pahulu were cut from the final squad, expected to play for the Ipswich Jets against Wynnum Manly on Saturday.

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