As it happened: Cowboys stun Eels; Broncos win big; Roosters remain unbeaten

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Full-time: North Queensland have claimed their first NRLW victory over the Parramatta Eels. The Cowboys dominated the second half to turn a 10-0 deficit into a 14-10 win, Francesca Goldthorpe scoring the match-winner with 16 minutes to play. Parramatta had opportunities to level the scores late, however their red-zone attack was wide of the mark. Eels 10 - Cowboys 14.

66th minute: A North Queensland error handed Parramatta another chance, however their red-zone attack has been off the mark in the past few minutes. The Cowboys had an answer for each question posed before a poor pass led to a Mahalia Murphy error. The hosts are rapidly running out of time. Eels 10 - Cowboys 14.

63rd minute: The door was ajar for Parramatta, after a Rachael Pearson bomb drew a knock on and an attacking set of six. Elsie Albert dropped the ball on the first tackle, with the Eels challenging the decision. The Bunker dismisses the appeal and North Queensland survive. Eels 10 - Cowboys 14. 

56th minute: North Queensland have capitalised on the penalty, with Francesca Goldthorpe scoring her second in the corner to put her team in front. Tahlulah Tillett drew in the defence initially, before Jasmine Peters produced a superb offload and Goldthorpe did exceptionally well to stay inside the field of play and ground the ball. The Cowboys have scored three in a row and are in the lead with 13 to play. Eels 10 - Cowboys 14.

54th minute: Now we have a Cowboys Captain's Challenge, with the visitors appealing a ruling of an incorrect play the ball. The Bunker has ruled ruck interference and handed North Queensland a penalty. That could be a big momentum swing with the Cowboys to go back on the attack. Eels 10 - Cowboys 10.

52nd minute: More bad news for the Eels, with interchange forward Tyla Amiatu leaving the field with what appears to be a shoulder injury. On the field, the Cowboys are rolling, but Parramatta halfback Rachael Pearson just took a crucial catch to defuse a bomb and ease some of the pressure. Eels 10 - Cowboys 10.

50th minute: The Cowboys have gone bang-bang to level the scores. Zali Fay dropped a bomb, which handed the visitors a chance to attack. A knock down led to a North Queensland scrum and they executed a perfect set-piece play for Jakiya Whitfeld to score in the corner. Kirra Dibb's sideline conversion hit the post and we are all locked up with 20 minutes to play. Eels 10 - Cowboys 10.

46th minute: North Queensland are on the board. The visitors ran the ball on the last tackle, shifting all the way to the right edge. The ball ended up in Francesca Goldthorpe's hands, who had plenty of space to sprint to the corner and she capitalised. Kirra Dibb then nailed the sideline conversion to cut the deficit to four. Eels 10 - Cowboys 6.

45th minute: We're off to the Bunker after Kirra Dibb attempted to burrow over from dummy half. The Cowboys five-eighth was held up by Abbi Church and Parramatta continue to hold firm. Eels 10 - Cowboys 0.

38th minute: Rosie Beckett has produced a pinpoint bomb and she's chased through to collect the spoils and score her side's second of the night. Zali Fay leapt for the bomb in a contest with Cowboys winger Francesca Goldthorpe, who knocked it forward. Beckett was there to pick up the loose ball and extend the Eels' lead. Eels 10 - Cowboys 0.

Kick-off: The action is back underway at CommBank Stadium, with North Queensland kicking off the second half. The Cowboys are desperate to strike first as they look to overcome a four-point deficit, while Parramatta are looking to kick clear after the break. Eels 4 - Cowboys 0.

Half-time: North Queensland had a late chance to level the scores before the half-time siren sounded and they came close when Jakiya Whitfeld was held up but the Eels managed to defend their line and maintain their four-point advantage at the break. The heavens opened as the game commenced, but that didn't stop the teams throwing the ball around, however the defence from both sides was exceptional throughout an enthralling 35 minutes. Eels 4 - Cowboys 0.

30th minute: Parramatta kept on knocking on the door and eventually they crashed through for the opening points of the game. Elsie Albert produced a dominant carry on the dropout return to set the tone for the set and Rueben Cherrington darted over from dummy-half a few plays later to put her team in front. Eels 4 - Cowboys 0

29th minute: The Cowboys have called for a Captain's Challenge. A Rachael Pearson kick led to a loose ball and a line dropout, however the visitors have argued Elsie Albert was in front of the kicker. The vision isn't entirely clear and the Bunker supports the on-field decision. North Queensland will retain their challenge but will have a line dropout and a set to defend. Eels 0 - Cowboys 0

25th minute: The Eels have enjoyed some time on the attack, however North Queensland's defence continues to repel their opponents. The Cowboys have the best defence in the competitions, conceding the fewest points and missed tackles through the opening five weeks of the season. Eels 0 - Cowboys 0.

17th minute: This time it's the hosts' turn to turn up defensively and they've held firm to deny North Queensland. Despite the conditions, there's been plenty of attacking football from both sides resulting in some end-to-end action. The deadlock, however, continues. Eels 0 - Cowboys 0.

11th minute: The Eels were forced to do plenty of defence early but they've taken control of the contest in the last few minutes. Rueben Cherrington has enjoyed success sniping around the ruck, while Rosie Beckett forced a line dropout with a perfectly placed grubber into the in goal. Fullback Abbi Church looked destined to score a few plays later, only to be held up by Jakiya Whitfeld and North Queensland survive. Eels 0 - Cowboys 0.

5th minute: Parramatta have spent the opening five minutes defending their own line, with North Queensland forcing multiple repeat sets. The Eels, however, held firm and turned their opponents off. The conditions have deteriorated significantly at CommBank Stadium. The rain largely held off for the men's game, but the heavens have opened and it is bucketing down for this one. Eels 0 - Cowboys 0.

Kick-off: We are underway at CommBank Stadium, with the Eels kicking off the final game of Round 6. Parramatta are without a number of key players, but they have plenty of confidence after last week's win over the Dragons. North Queensland are coming off a loss to the Warriors but the return of playmaker Kirra Dibb is a major boost. Eels 0 - Cowboys 0.

Stat Attack

• The Eels have won both games against the Cowboys.
• The Cowboys have won their last two games in Sydney.
• The Eels have lost their last six games at CommBank Stadium.

Late Mail

Eels: Emerging back Fleur Ginn has been named to start at centre in place of the injured Rory Owen. Rosemarie Beckett comes in for Cassey Tohi-Hiku (ankle) at five-eighth after making a successful return from injury via the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership. Kennedy Cherrington has also been ruled out after suffering a concussion last week, with Tess McWilliams and Tyla Amiatu the new faces on the bench. The Eels will line up 1-17, with Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis the 18th player. 

Cowboys: Captain Kirra Dibb has earned a recall and will play her first game since Round 2. The playmaker has been named at five-eighth and will partner Tahlulah Tillett in the halves. Lily Peacock moves from the bench to the starting side at prop and Lillian Yarrow reverting to the bench. Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell and Essay Banu have traded places on game day for the fourth week in a row, with Banu to start in the second row and Ormond-Maunsell to come off the interchange. Tiana Rafstrand-Smith is the 18th player. 

Raiders v Broncos at GIO Stadium

Red-hot Robinson: Another starring performance from the Brisbane speedster with Julia Robinson clocking up an incredible 302 run metres, 15 tackle breaks and 15 tackles. Briana Clark also finished with 134 run metres.

Full-time: The Broncos make it three on the trot after holding off a gritty Raiders side to put themselves closely behind the Roosters. The Broncos will look to improve their discipline however after completing just 23 of their 35 sets with a 65 per cent completion rate. Canberra, meanwhile, bounced back from an error-riddled start to finish with a 71 per cent completion rate.

70 min: One last raid for Canberra with Chloe Saunders ducking and weaving her way over to score her first try as a Raider. Broncos 44-28.

67 min: The Raiders chance their arm late in the game when Temara sends a long ball over to the right edge but it is intercepted by Robinson who streaks 70 metres downfield to score.

65 min: Simpson is placed on report for a crusher tackle on Hufanga.

60 min: Brisbane have all the momentum and this time rookie Shalom Sauaso charges on to a ball from 20 metres out and shrugging off four Raiders defenders to score under the sticks. 

55 min: An unsuccessful Canberra captain's challenge puts the Broncos on the attack and Upton goes right and loops a ball over for Teitzel who races to the line to score. Teitzel converts her own try to make it 32-22.

52 min: Canberra spoils an opportunity on the line after a messy play the ball but find their way back into the red zone after Upton kicks the ball dead and Temara splits the line to find Mackenzie Wiki to score. Broncos 26-22.

50 min: Broncos prop Brianna Clark is placed on report for a high tackle on Taufa.

47 min: The Raiders have the first try of the half after Sereana Naitokatoka comes up with a spectacular steal from Johnson and manages an offload to Relna
Wuruki-Hosea for her first NRLW try.

40 min: Both sides trade sets early in the second half before a Robinson line break puts the Broncos on the attack but the Raiders defenders force a knock on.

Half-time: The stats speak to the ill-discipline start from the Raiders who finished the half with just 39 per cent of possession and nine errors compared to the Broncos' four. Broncos prop Brianna Clark got through plenty of work chalking up 94 run metres, 20 of which were post contact.

35 min: The Broncos have the final say of the half after Sophie Holyman knocks on a fifth tackle kick and Mele Hufanga slices through out of the centre scrum. Broncos 26-12.

26 min: The Raiders go back-to-back with Hollie-Mae Dodd diving on a loose ball coughed up by Julia Robinson in the in goal. Broncos 20-12.

24 min: A sigh of relief for the home side with Zahara Temara wrapping around Monalisa Soliola in a superb set play that sends the halfback sliding over the line. Temara converts for 20-6.

18 min: Things go from bad to worse for the Raiders with Bartlett spotted walking up the tunnel nursing a suspected collar bone injury.

16 min: Raiders veteran Simaima Taufa comes up with a simple error and the Broncos march downfield before Brigginshaw combines with Gayle Broughton who shows and go's her way over the line. Broncos 20-0.

12 min: The Broncos are bursting with confidence, taking the ball left on the second tackle before Kerri Johnson bursts through the line and leaves Elise Simpson in her wake. Teitzel converts to make it 16-0.

10 min: Brisbane are quick to make Canberra pay with Brigginshaw combining with Tamika Upton who looped a pass over for Maddick for an early double. Broncos 10-0.

8 min: A penalty against Leianne Tufuga for offside continues a horror start for the Raiders who now have come up with four errors and conceded two penalties.

3 min: The Broncos are quick to capitalise with Ali Brigginshaw punting the ball deep for Hayley Maddick who is gifted the perfect bounce to open the scoring. Broncos 4-0.

2 min: Far from the start the Raiders needed with Chloe Saunders pinged for ruck infringement before Madison Bartlett knocked a last tackle kick on. 

 

 

Late Mail

Raiders: Hollie-Mae Dodd is straight back into the starting side after being a late withdrawal last week, with Tatiana Finau moving to the interchange. Monalisa Soliola has also been named in the back row for her first match since Round 3. Cheyelle Robins-Reti drops out of the side, with Mackenzie Wiki moving to centre and Relna Wuruki-Hosea coming in on the wing. No late changes to the 17 on game day with Marley Cardwell named as 18th player.

Broncos: Shenae Ciesiolka makes her return from a knee injury to replace Bree Spreadborough (ankle) on the bench. Ciesiolka will play her first game of the season after suffering the injury in Origin Three in Newcastle. No late changes with Azalleyah Maaka named on the extended bench.

Titans v Roosters at Cbus Super Stadium

Hail Georgia: It was a tough day out for the Gold Coast but skipper Georgia Hale dug deep coming up with 71 tackles.

Classic Kernick: Roosters lock Olivia Kernick worked the house down clocking up 177 run metres and 31 tackles. 

Full-time: The Roosters continued their unbeaten streak to assert their dominance as a premiership powerhouse in 2025. John Strange's side were clinical at Cbus Super Stadium completing 31 of 35 sets at 88 per cent and made five errors compared to the Titans' 9.

62 min: The Titans hit back with a superb team try. Georgia Grey showed her skill to keep the ball alive before getting pushed into touch and debutant Phoenix-Raine Hippi came up with the ball and found the line. Titans reduce the deficit 24-8.

55 min: A penalty against Amber Hall for a high tackle hands the Titans field possession but they still can't crack the Roosters' defence.

51 min: Another big blow for the Titans with Chapman leaving the field with a suspected ankle injury.

47 min: Sergis looks to make it a double but the referee calls no try with replays showing the star centre loses possession when tackled over the line. 

42 min: The Roosters capitalise on another Gold Coast error with Baxter serving it up on a platter to hand Naividi her second try.

40 min: The Roosters come out firing in the second half and extend their lead when Isabelle Kelly breaks the line and finds Kelleher in support. Kelleher converts her own try for a 20-4 lead.

36 min: The Titans resilience is set to be tested with five-eighth Pauline Piliae-Rasabale not returning to the field after grabbing at her hamstring late in the first half.

Half-time: The Roosters are very much in control at half time with 56 per cent of possession and completing 17 of their 19 sets as they managed to capitalise on any opportunities handed in the attacking zone. Olivia Kernick led the way at lock with 89 run metres and 11 tackle breaks.

33 min: A Sergis error hands the Titans a chance to reduce the deficit with a repeat set on the line but strong defence forces Hale to cough up the footy.

29 min: The Roosters are in again. After Parker holds up several Titans defenders just short of the line, Keely Davis shows her experience, scooting over from dummy half. Roosters 14-4.

24 min: The Titans have a golden opportunity in the red zone but Shaylee Bent comes up with an error. 

21 min: The Roosters patiently build pressure and some slick hands on the right from Aiken, Baxter and Sergis put Taina Naividi over in the corner for her fifth try for the season. Roosters 10-4.

18 min: Jaime Chapman loses the ball in a heavy tackle by Brydie Parker and a strip is called but the Roosters challenge and are successful with the bunker ruling a knock on.

13 min: The Titans concede two costly errors and the Roosters go on the attack with Tarryn Aiken attracting two defenders to put Jess Sergis through from close range. Jocelyn Kelleher adds the extras. Roosters 6-4.

7 min: The Titans go left and skipper Georgia Hale links up with Pauline Piliae-Rasabale who crosses for the opening try. Titans 4-0.

5 min: It's set for set for set in the opening stages but the Titans force an error from Roosters fullback Corban Baxter and the home side are on the attack.

 

 

Late Mail 

Titans: A late shuffle on game day sees skipper Georgia Hale shift to hooker, Laikha Clarke starting at prop and Sienna Lofipo at lock. Meanwhile, Lily-Rose Kolc shifts to the bench. Kelsey Ladbrooke-Parkin has been named as 18th player just a week after being recruited in the lead-up to the Harvey Norman Rising Talent Invitational in Newcastle. Rookie winger Lily Patston (fractured fibula) is replaced by debutant Phoenix-Raine Hippi. Takoda Thompson will line up at second row with Jasmine Solia suspended. 

Roosters: Tavarna Papalii returned from a broken jaw in the Harvey Norman  NSW Women's Premiership on Saturday. No changes to the 17 that defeated Wests Tigers last week as the Roosters chase six straight to open the season. No late changes on game day with Jayde Herdegen named as 18th player.