North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans - Round 3, 2026
The result
The Cowboys led 22 to 10 at halftime and cruised home from there, beating the Titans 30 to 16 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Murray Taulagi opened the scoring in the 8th minute, and the Titans never got closer than six points after the break.
How it unfolded
The Cowboys ran for 1965 metres to the Titans' 1368 and completed at 88 percent against the Titans' 77 percent. The Titans still managed 6 line breaks to the Cowboys' 5, though it counted for little on the scoreboard.
Against projection
Jayden Campbell scored 78 points off two tries, easily the highest return in the match. Jaxon Purdue got through 80 minutes for 63 points with a try and two try assists, while Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was held to 48 minutes and finished with 33.
Price moves
Heilum Luki's price rose $68,000 after a break even of minus 8, and Sialetili Faeamani's rose $22,000 against a break even of just 7. At the other end, Moeaki Fotuaika fell $27,000 after his 30 came in under a break even of 58, while Soni Luke dropped $22,000 having needed 34 but managing only 12.
Ownership outcome
Keano Kini returned 49 points from 80 minutes, while Sam Verrills added 42 with a try assist from 72 minutes off the bench role at hooker. Kurtis Morrin, playing just 39 minutes, still crossed for a try and finished with 30 points.
