So the Knights get the choccies after a tough comeback victory. Down 14-0 late in the first, Newcastle scored three unanswered tries to win 16-14! Thanks for joining us in what was an epic Saturday night of NRL action. Stay tuned for our match report!
Newcastle Knights 16-14
UNSUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Penalty goal attempt by Kyle Feldt unsuccessful.
Winger Kyle Feldt takes the shot but it goes just wide… Knights come from nowhere to grab the victory!
Newcastle Knights 16-14
Cowboys get a penalty 1 second from full-time and opt to take the penalty shot from 58 metres out!
Newcastle Knights 16-14
Knights only have to hold on for 40 more seconds and they'll win! Cows will get on more crack though!
Newcastle Knights 16-14
Thurston tests out the youngster at the back again but this time he hangs onto it. Great take
Newcastle Knights 16-14
Mata'utia drops a HUGE JT bomb but is lucky it goes backwards
Newcastle Knights 16-14
Mullen puts in a classy touch finder at the end of the Knights set to wind down the clock… Cowboys look tired and need to find something if they want the two points
Newcastle Knights 16-14
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts successful.
Roberts puts it over 10 metres from touch. The Knights are in front for the first time tonight and there is only five minutes to go!
Newcastle Knights 16-14
TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Scored by Joseph Leilua. Kick to come.
Leilua bursts through some very tired defence from close range…. very soft really. Credit Rochow for the offload that led to the try
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BOOM! Mata'utia bumps over Thurston with ease on a kick return and keeps powering forward
North Queensland Cowboys 14-10
Granville throws it straight to Knights halfback Roberts after creating half a break… disappointing finish to his darting run
North Queensland Cowboys 14-10
UNFORCED ERROR NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Jason Taumalolo makes an unforced error.
Oh so close! The explosive back rower drops the ball over the try line as he goes to put it down. May have had some 'assistance' from the Knights defender though
North Queensland Cowboys 14-10
UNFORCED ERROR NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Sione Mata'utia makes an unforced error.
NO no no no no. The Australian rep puts down a straight forward Robert Lui kick and gives the Cowboys a chance to hit straight back
North Queensland Cowboys 14-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts successful.
Roberts converts with ease and its on in Townsville!
North Queensland Cowboys 14-10
TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Scored by Akuila Uate. Kick to come.
The Fijian flyer punishes the Cowboys under 8's error as he crosses over for his first of the season. Great ball from Mullen put him in
North Queensland Cowboys 14-8
To compound the error Mullen now gives away a silly penalty for having hands on the ball in the ruck. Cowboys can't find touch though and the Knights get a life
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
UNFORCED ERROR NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Korbin Sims makes an unforced error.
The youngest Sims brother puts it down only 10 metres out from the try line as the Knights were starting to look likely. Stone will be rope-able..
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Kurt Gidley winds back the clock as he gets a break from the scrum but his legs didn't carry him as far as they use too!
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Thurston intercepts a Snowden offload and the Cowboys are in the Knights danger area!
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Ex Broncos utility Jake Granville has looked lively since coming on five minutes ago for the Cowboys…. could be the spark that gets the Cowboys a game breaking try
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
The Knights get a penalty as Robert Lui is called offside in defence. 14th penalty of the game….Badger may be getting a bit whistle happy
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
UNFORCED ERROR NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Joseph Leilua makes an unforced error.
Leilua should have scored the Knights second of the match but he puts down Roberts' attacking bomb only five metres out from the try line.
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Uate cops a high shot from Thurston after slipping into the tackle. Gavin Badger puts JT on report
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
UNFORCED ERROR NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
David Fa'alogo makes an unforced error.
The big man off the bench puts one down in his own half
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Cowboys get their first set of the second half in the Knights 20 metre zone but Newcastle defend the set comfortably
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Beau Scott and Chris Houston upend JT and both teams come running in…. no punches thrown as Thurston finally regains his feet
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
UNFORCED ERROR NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Ethan Lowe makes an unforced error.
The second rower drops a ball that hit him straight on the chest.
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Knights get the first penalty of the second stanza after Matthew Wright is called offside from a kick.
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Newcastles first set with the ball is brilliant, great go forward and cheeky chip at the end from Mullen…didn't lead to anything fruitful though
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Roberts gets us underway and we are back in action! Can the Knights get some of the ball and claw back this lead? We are about to find out
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Half time at 1300SMILES Stadium with the Cowboys 14-4 up! North Queensland had the majority of the pill and field position and could be up by more.
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts unsuccessful.
Roberts misses from the sideline but the Knights will be happy they have something to work with at the break
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Scored by Joseph Leilua. Kick to come.
Newcastle are on the board! Leilua crosses in the corner after a good offload from Robbie Rochow. Game on
North Queensland Cowboys 14-4
Knights kicking game has been poor with Roberts and Mullen constantly finding Morgan on the fly. It doesn't help when they are forced to kick it inside their own 40 metres every time. Cowboys go forward to good
North Queensland Cowboys 14-0
The Cowboys almost create a try the harlem globetrotters would be proud of but Thurston knocks on after about the fourth offload.
North Queensland Cowboys 14-0
The poor old Knights haven't had the sniff of an attacking chance since Uate's early effort. Cowboys controlling the play beautifully
North Queensland Cowboys 14-0
Word is that O'Neill is okay but won't be back tonight
North Queensland Cowboys 14-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Penalty goal attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
Thurston throws it over and the Cowboys now have the safety of a fourteen point lead.
North Queensland Cowboys 14-0
Joseph Leilua tackles Morgan high 15 metres out and JT points to the posts for two
North Queensland Cowboys 12-0
Thurston takes a quick tap from a penalty and nearly goes straight through! The Australian halfback has stayed down after the tackle with what looks to be a head knock. All good now though
North Queensland Cowboys 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Rory Kostjasyn makes an unforced error.
Absolute coach killer as the little hooker throws it forward to Robert Lui only two metres away! Cowboys were in attacking territory as well
North Queensland Cowboys 12-0
UNFORCED ERROR NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
James McManus makes an unforced error.
The winger knocks on as he goes to pick it up at dummy half. Stone won't be happy with that one!
North Queensland Cowboys 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
The co-captain makes no mistake and North Queensland are up 12 zip!
North Queensland Cowboys 12-0
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Matthew Scott. Kick to come.
The big man gets the green light! 10 nil to the Cowboys with JT lining up the conversion from in front
North Queensland Cowboys 10-0
Video ref tacking a while to make a call. Potential interference with Gidley as he went to catch the ball
North Queensland Cowboys 6-0
Another potential Cowboys try! A Robert Lui bonb has caused confusion at the back for the Knights. Gidley drops the ball as big Matthew Scott picks it up and claims a four pointer.
North Queensland Cowboys 6-0
O'Neill gets clapped off and we are back underway! Brilliant run from Michael Morgan straight away gaining 50 metres
North Queensland Cowboys 6-0
Long delay in play as O'Neill gets loaded onto the stretcher. Thurston is questioning the refs as to whether they will receive penalty for the tackle. It was more bad luck than bad intent from Snowden.
North Queensland Cowboys 6-0
Concern for Justin O'Neill after his head hits the ground hard in a Kade Snowden tackle. Medicab has just arrived on the field.
North Queensland Cowboys 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Conversion attempt by Johnathan Thurston successful.
JT makes no mistake and it's 6-0 to the Cowboys!
North Queensland Cowboys 6-0
TRY NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Scored by Ethan Lowe. Kick to come.
Ethan Lowe is awarded his try after the video ref dismissed the Knights claim of a double movement.
North Queensland Cowboys 4-0
We're going upstairs! Possible try for Ethan Lowe as he dives on a perfectly placed Johnathon Thurston grubber
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UNFORCED ERROR NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Jason Taumalolo makes an unforced error.
Taumalolo spills his lollies as he ties to work it out of his own 20 metres
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The game is settling into a real contest with both teams completing their sets and kicking long at the end off their sets. Mullen launches one down straight to late inclusion Kyle Feldt
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NO TRY - Uate has indeed stepped on the chalk. Cowboys work it away from a scrum AND gain a penalty during the set.
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VIDEO REFEREE called upon for the Knights, Uate has crossed in the corner but we're checking the touchline.
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The Cowboys get us underway in Townsville!
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Welcome to our live coverage of the Cowboys v Knights in round 2 of the NRL. The Cowboys will be without winger Antonio Winterstein due to a family bereavement with Kyle Feldt coming into his spot. Kurt Gidley returns to captain the Knights at fullback meaning Tyler Randell drops of the bench. Watch for the explosive Sione Mata'utia making an impact for Newcastle off the pine!
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gavin Badger, Matt Noyen
Touch Judges: Rickey McFarlane, Belinda Sleeman
Video Referee: Shayne Hayne, Ben Galea
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (14)
Tries: Ethan Lowe, Matthew Scott
Field Goals:
Conversions: Johnathan Thurston (2/2)
Penalty Goals: Johnathan Thurston (1/1), Kyle Feldt (0/1)
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (16)
Tries: Joseph Leilua (2), Akuila Uate
Field Goals:
Conversions: Tyrone Roberts (2/3)
Penalty Goals: