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That concludes the live updates for the Radiers vs Cowboys. This has got to be the match of the round. More live updates will follow for the Gold Coast vs Warriors and Bulldogs vs Penrith today here on LeagueUnlimited. Keep an eye out for the match report of this match here in the next 45 minutes. Thank you for joining the coverage today. Enjoy the rest of your rugby league weekend!

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Wow! The Cowboys! A spine tingling finish! They've won 19-18 and have broken the hearts of the Canberra boys and crowd.

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The Cowboys got the ball back on both occasions. Thurston fakes a third field goal attempt and Wright is tackled. JT gets one more shot with 10 seconds left from 20m out and he nails it!

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Poor execution from the Cowboys sees JT tackled before he can try a field goal. Chaos! JT gets two more chances and Soliola charges both kicks down.

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The Cowboys have the ball from 40m out and a full set to utilise.

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Canberra looked dangerous all set and fifth tackle sees Williams kick high to Rapana. Jonathan Thurston clearly pushes Rapana as he tries to catch the ball and there many thinking it's a sin bin offence. It is penalised but there is no more than that. The Raiders elect to kick a penalty goal.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

It's a very close call. Tamou plants the ball short of the line and as he rolls over the line Tamou losses control of the ball. The final call is not try and Canberra have four minutes and a seven tackle set with a 20m restart.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

Matt Scott continues to charge as hard as he can. The Cowboys attack the line on 3rd tackle and Granville goes to short to Tamou. Tamou spins and plants the ball down. The referee rules no try and wants the grounding checked by the video referee.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

The Raiders are penalised for a strip on Gavin Cooper and that deflates the home crowd.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

Austin sends Josh Papalii at Thurston and a classic low tackle means Papalii is stopped well short of the line.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

Quick play the balls force the Cowboys into holding onto the play the ball for too long. They're penalised and the Raiders start a set from 30m out.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

Cowboys start their set from 10m and make 85m metres on the six tackles. Here come Canberra and the locals are behind them.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

The Raiders bounce back and make 70m metres. A high kick is contested by Coote, Lee and Wighton but Lee knocks the ball on.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

The Cowboys are right on the line once more and Scott runs around Sam Hoare which meant Scott got to the tryline but obstruction was rightly called.

North Queensland Cowboys 20-18

The Raiders are penalised again with the Cowboys now only 10m out. Extreme danger here for the Raiders.

Canberra Raiders 18-14

The Raiders are penalised from 30m out and it's Sia Soliola the accused. Cowboys don't go for a penalty goal and tap the ball.

Canberra Raiders 18-14

Thurston attempts a long pass to the left wing on fourth tackle and Waqa gets one hand to the ball. It deflects back into the arms of JT and they'll get a fresh set of six.

Canberra Raiders 18-14

The battle of the playmakers has begun. Sam Williams fires back on fifth tackle by laser guiding his kick over the sideline 10m out of the Cowboys line.

Canberra Raiders 18-14

Wighton gets buried inside his 10m fielding the ball. JT is attempting to turn the moment with some superstar plays.

Canberra Raiders 18-14

On the first set after points it's the third time this afternoon the Raiders have attempted a 40/20. It wasn't close to being successful and the Cowboys will start their comeback.

Canberra Raiders 18-14

Coote goes high on fifth but Rapana expertly takes the ball, avoids two defenders and make 40m on his kick return. The crowd is getting into it and the Raiders have gone the length of the field.

North Queensland Cowboys 14-12

It's an even game at the moment. Both teams are rucknig the ball up and kicking high on fifth. Now Kane Linnett starts the next Cowboys set deep in his own half.

North Queensland Cowboys 14-12

Taumalolo is brought down on the Canberra 40m line and fifth tackle sees another bomb put up, this time to Edrick Lee who takes it comfortably.

North Queensland Cowboys 14-12

Austin kicks long on fourth tackle but doesn't gain any advantage. A wasteful play there nothing was on.

North Queensland Cowboys 14-12

JT's low kick plants Rapana right next to the posts retrieving the kick. Lots of metres gained from the Cowboys there.

North Queensland Cowboys 14-12

Only 30m were gained from the Raiders set but a Williams long kick gains them some extra metres.

Canberra Raiders 12-8

The Cowboys try more set plays and Thurston's attempt at a line ball to the charging Ben Hannant is ruled forward by the referee. The Raiders will get a scrum and seemingly avoid all the danger.

Canberra Raiders 12-8

The Canberra defence snuff out the Cowboys set play and on fifth JT sends a misguided kick nearly over the sideline. The Cowboys player is pushed over the sideline when he gains possession but the play is called back as JT is shoulder charged on the kick. A penalty is given and another Cowboys set starts.

Canberra Raiders 12-8

The Cowboys just make it out of their red zone and his long kick goes to Rapana. Rapana charges back but loses the ball straight away and the ball is straight into JT's hands. The resulting tackle sees the Raiders penalised and they're under the pump now.

Canberra Raiders 12-8

Williams kicks from halfway on fifth and traps Winterstein in the corner of the field.

Canberra Raiders 12-8

Granville chooses to kick from dummy half on half way and it is down the throat of Rapana. He'll run back for the Raiders to the 30m line.

North Queensland Cowboys 8-6

Strong running from Canberra gets them to the Cowboys 40m line and a Williams kick is great as it results in Coote being tackled inside the 10m line.

North Queensland Cowboys 8-6

On the first set the Cowboys make it to halfway and JT kicks low to bury Rapana in his corner of the field.

North Queensland Cowboys 8-6

The Raiders are set to kick off and we're underway.

North Queensland Cowboys 8-6

At half time the score almost reflects how the game has gone. The Cowboys will want to have been further in front consider the great field position they had most of the half. The Raiders would be the favourite to win from here being at home and they should get better field position in the second half, with more opportunities to score points. Tamou played the first 30m minutes and the Cowboys origin stars may tire deep into the second half. It's a high quality match we've got and the action will continue in about 10 minutes. Stay tuned for the second half!

North Queensland Cowboys 8-6

The Cowboys had a three on two on fourth tackle but Cooper can't get rid of the ball. Austin tackled him and once again didn't let go of the legs which makes the Cowboys up set and the penalty is called. That's the third time today Austin has been penalised. JT decides to attempt a penalty goal from 20m out near the left touch line.

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Williams attempts a 40/20 on third tackle which was a good idea but the kick goes into touch on the Cowboys 40m line. North Queensland will get another crack at the line before half time.

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Cowboys are placed in front of the Canberra line by third tackle and JT almost gets Coote over the line. On fifth Coote bombs towards Wright and Lee reigns superior in the contest.

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There's more confrontation as Wright gets a high shot Boyd. It's placed on report.

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A lacklustre fifth tackle option sees Linnett take the ball from his own line easily.

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Cowboys were penalised as a result and the Raiders are charging the length of the field trying to score.

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Asiata passes on the ground to Thurston and he kicks towards the in goal for himself on a reflex play, it's fielded by the Raiders. The Cowboys are penalised from marker and Williams takes a quick tap. Williams trips on Taumalolo and he was in an offside position. Both teams are angry and confront each other.

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Canberra are penalised again. Shannon Boyd this time rakes the ball from Jason Taumalolo. Cowboys start another set 25m out.

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Likewise Fensom gets to the Cowboys 40m on fifth tackle and Williams kicks high. Coote makes a great take under pressure.

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The Raiders are fired up after being denied the try and are taking it out on the Cowboys. Lowe gets the ball to the Canberra 40m on fifth tackle and Coote kicks to Rapana in the left corner of the field.

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Williams kicks towards the posts high on fifth tackle, Soliola and O'Neill contest the ball. Austin grabs the ball and plants the ball down. Video referee has turned the decision stating Soliola has knocked on. Canberra fans are unhappy.

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Side to side from the Raiders, not much set play execution but we may have a try on fifth tackle. On field ref rules try and the video ref will check.

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Tamou is penalised for a high shot on Shillington and the resulting kick gets Canberra possession on half way.

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The on field referee ruled no try and the video ref agrees. Coote was held up and the Cowboys will start a fresh set of six from 10m out.

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Papalii crushes JT as he foolishly dummied at the line. They get one shot at the Canberra line on fifth tackle and a Granville grubber deflects of Shannon Boyd and Lachlan Coote attempts to dive at the line with the ball and it gets sent up to the video referee.

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Linnett takes one of his first hit ups and Austin is penalised for the second time this afternoon, this time for a leg pull.

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Raiders halfback Sam Williams must have wanted to give his team a breather as he once again places his kick to trickle out around the 10m line for a Cowboys scrum.

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Nothing special from the Cowboys set. Wighton is once again forced to do the kick return.

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Wighton is causing chaos for the Cowboys, he gets Rapana flying down the right touch line. In an excellent attack position now the Raiders spill the ball and the Cowboys are coming at the Raiders.

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Antonio Winterstein is on his on confronting Josh Papalii and he strips the ball. Refs rule and knock on from the winger and the Raiders get another set of six.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-0

North Queensland continue to be clinical with the ball in hand but the defence seems to be slipping slightly as Canberra are forcing tackle breaks.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-0

Rapana makes a half break to help the Canberra escape the red zone, many fans are booing hoping the refs call offside on the Cowboys but no call is imminent. They complete their set with Austin placing a bomb to Coote on the Cowboys 20m line.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-0

The Cowboys make 60m in four tackles and 70m by the fifth. Coote bombs the kick to Wighton and he can field the ball under pressure.

North Queensland Cowboys 6-0

Tamou with seven hitups and Scott five in the first 15 minutes. Canberra are penalised from 30m out centre field, Cooper was attempting to play the ball and Blake Austin holds on too long. JT has elected to take a penalty goal.

North Queensland Cowboys 4-0

A show and go from Thurston gets him inches from the line in the most damaging play of the set. JT once again has got the fifth tackle kick perfect and have forced another goal line dropout.

North Queensland Cowboys 4-0

Great metres from the Cowboys in a quick set. Thurston once again shows his class as he grubbers from 25m out and the chase forces Lee in the in goal. Goal line dropout coming up.

North Queensland Cowboys 4-0

A poor kick choice from Williams as he kicks from outside the 40m line on fourth tackle and it is fielded on the full by Wright.

North Queensland Cowboys 4-0

A simple one pass and hit up set from the Cowboys with the front rowers doing the majority of the work. Canberra start their set with Lee on the 20m line.

North Queensland Cowboys 4-0

Canberra gain 50m, Sam Williams kicks again and he runs it down over the left sideline from 45m out. Cowboys will get the scrum feed on the 10m line.

North Queensland Cowboys 4-0

Thurston is forced to kick from his 40m line as the Cowboys did not make many metres. He forces Rapana to field the ball on his 10m line however.

North Queensland Cowboys 4-0

Cowboys look dangerous attack to their right. Metres are coming fairly easy.

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Granville and Cooper make great meters on the short side from half way. Thurston kicks cross field on the fifth tackle to 10m from the Canberra line. Winterstein knocks it back and Coote comes up with a forced goal line drop out from nothing.

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The Raiders are looking to play an expansive game early as they slide down their left side. Croker passes from the tackle and the ball is deflected by the Cowboys and it's another set of six for Canberra.

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Penalty to Canberra. Tamou upset about the penalty, he was holding on too long on the tackled Canberra player.

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Tamou and Scott get the first runs in the Cowboys set. They make it to halfway and Thurston kicks long.

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Josh Papalii comes out making the best run in the Raiders set. The Canberra kick bounces awkwardly and Coote fields it on his 10m line.

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Canberra are on the field and the Cowboys are kicking off!

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The Cowboys are running out of the tunnel now on a sunny Canberra day and a dry, fast track. Canberra to follow.

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Welcome to today's coverage of the Round 15 clash between the Canberra Raiders and North Queensland Cowboys. The final team lists are in and Canberra are unchanged, they will not blood Joey Leilua this weekend. For the Cowboys Michael Morgan has been ruled out and Rory Kostjasyn starts in the halves. Robert Lui has been added to the bench. Expect Lui, Kostjasyn and Granville to switch between five-eight, hooker and the bench. Both these teams are in the top 3 for point scoring and the weather is fantastic for attacking football. Canberra have lost 2 of their last three at home. The Cowboys are looking to extend their winning streak to 11. Four of the 10 games in the Cowboys winning streak have been won from behind with 10 minutes to go. Lastly Michael Morgan has been the top first and last try scorer for the Cowboys all season, will his absence be too much to handle for the Cowboys? Kick off moments away.

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