The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs clinched a thrilling 28-26 victory against the North Queensland Cowboys, marking their third win of the NRLW season.
The match began with intense defensive displays, particularly from Bulldogs' centre Monica Tagoai, whose one-on-one tackles caught the eye.
Although the Cowboys scored first, the Bulldogs dominated the first half, leading 20-6 at halftime.
However, the Bulldogs faced a challenge when Daynah Nankivell received a sin-bin for a dangerous tackle just eight minutes into the game.
The Cowboys experienced their setbacks too, as captain Emma Manzelmann sustained a leg injury and was forced off the field.
Despite these difficulties, the Cowboys capitalized on their player advantage, with Talisha Harden breaking through and assisting Francesca Goldthorpe for a try, putting them up 6-0.
The Bulldogs quickly responded with four consecutive tries, taking a commanding 14-point lead.
Their momentum shifted when Evelyn Roberts identified an opening, leading to a try from Simina Lokotui after a clever draw and pass from Nankivell.
Co-Captain Tayla Preston's successful sideline conversion tied the scores at 6-all.