As it happened: Haas herculean; Wahs go back-to-back

Next week: The Broncos head into another Queensland derby against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium while the Cowboys face the Raiders in Townsville.

Full-time: The Broncos get home on the back of a monster game from Carl Webb medal winner Payne Haas (23 runs for 210 metres, nine tackle breaks, five offloads) and his front-row partner Pat Carrigan (21 runs for 198 metres). The Broncos have now won their past five games against the Cowboys and move to 2-1 on the season while Todd Payten's men remain winless. Jason Taumalolo stood tall in his return from injury for North Queensland with 14 runs for 149 metres in 46 minutes of game time.

77 min: The Broncos spill the ball 10 metres out from the Cowboys line and Jaxon Purdue scoops up the loose ball and outpaces Reece Walsh on a 90-metre sprint to the line. Scott Drinkwater misses the conversion. Broncos 26-16.

72 min: Payne Haas at his absolute best as he splits the line from 30 metres out and swerves around Scott Drinkwater to put the game to bed with a trademark try. Adam Reynolds converts to make it 26-12.

71 min: The Broncos look to put the game to bed when Ben Hunt grubbers into the in goal for a chaser but Scott Drinkwater cleans it up and comes away.

65 min: A penalty against Reece Robson for a high shot on Reece Walsh gifts Adam Reynolds another two points. The Broncos lead 20-12 and Reynolds moves to third on his own on the all-time list.

60 min: Jesse Arthars crosses for his fifth try of the season courtesy of a pinpoint long ball from Reece Walsh. The successful conversion by Adam Reynolds takes him to equal third on the all-time NRL pointscoring list with Jarrod Croker on 2374 points.

59 min: Broncos forward Jordan Riki goes on report for a high tackle.

54 min: Murray Taulagi takes the last pass from Scott Drinkwater and slides over in the same corner and won't be denied this time. The try is the 50th of Taulagi's career. Drinkwater pilots the conversion from touch to lock it up at 12-12.

53 min: The Cowboys go close but Murray Taulagi knocks on while trying to pick up a grubber right on the tryline. Reece Walsh goes on report for a shoulder charge after making contact with Taulagi's head while coming across in cover.

51 min: Reece Walsh spills a Jake Clifford bomb and the Cowboys go on the attack again and earn a couple of repeat sets on the back of penalties for a strip and lying in the ruck.

41 min: The ideal start for the Cowboys with a Jake Clifford bomb coming down to a trailing Sam McIntyre who finds Griffin Neame looming in support and the gap closes to six. Broncos 12-6.

Half-time: On the back of a sensational first half from Adam Reynolds the Broncos lead 12-0 at the break. Payne Haas plays the full 40 minutes and comes up with 10 runs, four tackle breaks and 19 tackles. The Cowboys had plenty of field position but came up with seven errors as they went scoreless in the first half for the second time this season.

39 min: Broncos centre Deine Mariner comes up with an error in the play the ball to give the Cowboys a late shot at points but Coen Hess turns it straight over.

37 min: Cowboys pair Murray Taulagi and Kai O'Donnell are both put on report for their involvement in a tackle on Selwyn Cobbo.

35 min: On the back of a Gehamat Shibasaki line break the Broncos extend their lead when skipper Adam Reynolds dummies his way over from close range to make it 12-0 with the conversion.

28 min: Scott Drinkwater comes forward to try and clean up an Adam Reynolds chip kick but knocks the ball on to hand Brisbane a chance but Reece Walsh loses the ball early in the count.

22 min: Reece Walsh launches a 60-metre kick that rolls into touch two metres out for a monster 40-20, the third of his career. The Broncos turn it into points when Adam Reynolds grubbers for Jack Gosiewski to score. Reynolds bangs over the conversion for a 6-0 Broncos lead.

16 min: A mistake by Sam McIntyre puts the Cowboys under pressure and a rampaging Payne Haas goes close but Reece Robson pulls him up short and Haas is penalised for a double movement.

14 min: The Cowboys have had 58 per cent of possession and pepper the line but the Broncos' defence stands firm.

13 min: A clever grubber by Jake Clifford almost goes dead before John Bateman taps it back and Payne Haas is forced to ground it.

12 min: Gehamat Shibasaki gets a tough pass from Reece Walsh and puts it down, opening the door for the Cowboys to mount more pressure.

8 min: A high tackle penalty against Pat Carrigan invites the Cowboys onto the attack but Viliame Vailea cops an accidental finger in the eye on tackle one and leaves the field for a HIA. He passed the HIA and returned to the field midway through the half but couldn't come back after half-time after experiencing blurred vision.

Numbers game

• The Broncos have won their past four games against the Cowboys.
• The Cowboys have won four of their past five games at Suncorp Stadium.

Late Mail

No late changes for Michael Maguire with star centre Kotoni Staggs to be given one more week before he returns from a hip flexor injury in Round 4. Halfback Adam Reynolds requires 11 points to climb into third on the NRL's all-time point scorers list. Tyson Smoothy is 18th man.

North Queensland are 1-17 with no late changes. Star forward Jason Taumalolo is set for his first NRL game of the season after completing a successful comeback through Queensland Cup last weekend. Jeremiah Nanai is also back after he was demoted to Queensland Cup last week. Jake Clifford is set for his first match of the season, having overcome a hernia that hampered his pre-season. 

 

Warriors v Roosters at GoMedia Stadium

Next week: The Warriors travel to Campbelltown to face Wests Tigers and look set to be without Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. The Roosters lose Connor Watson to concussion protocols for their home clash with the Titans.

Full-time: In front of 23,219 at Go Media Stadium the Warriors make it back-to-back home wins with a hard-fought 14-6 triumph after trailing 6-4 with 15 minutes to play. Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad produces 30 runs for 314 metres to go with two try assists and seven tackle breaks. Props James Fisher-Harris and Mitch Barnett combine for 29 runs and 287 metres.

78 min: The Roosters launch one final raid but a chip over the top by Robert Toia is cleaned up by Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad who has had a monster night for the home side.

71 min: The Warriors go further in front when Ali Leiataua surges into a hole from close range and dots down for his second try. Luke Metcalf adds the extras to make it 14-6.

66 min: A slicing run by Taine Tuaupiki puts the Warriors in the Red Zone and Chanel Harris-Tavita comes up with a great solo try when he puts up a chip kick and flies high to bring it down and score. Luke Metcalf hits the upright to leave the score at 8-6 in their favour.

60 min: Sensational attack by the Warriors to the left edge puts Adam Pompey into the corner but James Tedesco slides across in cover and pulls off a trysaver.

58 min: Mark Nawaqanitawase and Daniel Tupou exchange passes on a long raid down the left side but the last pass goes astray and the ball is turned over.

54 min: Chad Townsend comes up with a 40-20 for the Roosters but the chance goes begging when Dom Young is bundled into touch by Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. Winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is also involved in the tackle but leaves the field immediately with a hamstring injury.

45 min: The Roosters create a bit of space on the right but Siua Wong puts the ball down as he tries to get a pass away and the Warriors go on the attack.

Half-time: The Warriors completed 19 of 21 sets at 90 per cent and put plenty of pressure on the Roosters but could come up with just the one try. Erin Clark had nine runs for 93 metres for the home side while Daniel Tupou racked up 134 metres for the Roosters. Connor Watson came up with 36 tackles for the visitors while Wayde Egan made 29 for the Warriors.

40 min: Roosters hooker Connor Watson leaves the field for a HIA after copping an accidental elbow while making a tackle on Jackson Ford. He fails the HIA during the half-time break and is ruled out.

39 min: Mark Nawaqanitawase makes 25 metres down the sideline and chips over the top for himself. He gets to the bouncing ball first in the in goal area but loses control and his legs slide over the dead ball line before he can ground it.

32 min: A brilliant cut-out pass by James Tedesco puts Daniel Tupou away and the winger grubbers back inside but Kurt Capewell is there to clean it up.

28 min: Victor Radley returns to the action having passed his HIA.

26 min: On the back of two six-again calls the Warriors grab their first try through Ali Leiataua when he slices through Mark Nawaqanitawase's tackle to score. Luke Metcalf pushes the conversion across the face. Roosters 6-4.

22 min: After soaking up all the pressure the Roosters go up the other end when Naufahu Whyte brushes through Erin Clark's tackle and plunges over. Sandon Smith converts for a 6-0 lead.

19 min: In his first match back from concussion protocols, Victor Radley leaves the field for a HIA after copping the hip of Marata Niukore while going in low for a tackle.

17 min: Warriors centre Ali Leiataua gets across the stripe but is held up in a desperation tackle by Connor Watson.

15 min: Kurt Capewell puts in a kick on the last tackle and earns his team a repeat set.

13 min: Excellent pressure on the kicker by Kurt Capewell forces Chad Townsend to kick out on the full.

8 min: The Roosters turn the ball over again through a loose pass by Robert Toia and the Warriors get another attacking opportunity.

5 min: A lofted pass by Chad Townsend is too high for winger Dom Young and the Roosters turn the ball over and then concede a penalty on the first tackle for high contact. Spencer Leniu is placed on report for the tackle.

By The Numbers

• The Roosters have won their past eight games against the Warriors.
• The Warriors have won only two of their past seven Friday night games.
• Roosters winger Dominic Young has scored 21 tries in his last 20 games.

Late Mail

The Warriors are 1-17 with no late changes, rolling out the same side that beat Manly in Round 2. Jacob Laban is 18th man.

No further changes on game day for the Roosters after Lindsay Collins (illness) dropped out on Thursday. Salesi Foketi is also out after failing to have a Careless High Tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary on Tuesday night. Hugo Savala and Makahesi Makatoa are the new faces on the bench. Spencer Leniu (suspension) and lock Victor Radley (concussion protocol) are back on deck.