LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a thrilling match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Canberra Raiders, it was the Broncos who emerged victorious with a resounding 40-8 win.
The Broncos dominated the second half, scoring an impressive six tries, including a remarkable three-try burst within the first five minutes.
Leading the charge for the Broncos were Lauren Dam and Mele Hufanga, both of whom scored doubles in the match.
Hufanga, in particular, showcased her try-scoring prowess by adding two more tries to her tally for the season, bringing her total to eight.
Although the Raiders started the game strongly, posting the opening two tries through Jessica Gentle and Cheyelle Robins-Reti, they were unable to maintain their momentum.
The Broncos seized control of the game late in the first half and went into halftime with a narrow 10-8 lead.
One key moment in the match came from Zahara Temara, who provided a repeat set that gave the Broncos valuable field position.
This set the stage for Gentle to score her second try of the game, thanks to a brilliant cutout pass from Shakiah Tungai.
However, the Broncos quickly responded as their captain, Ali Brigginshaw, sliced through the Raiders' defense and found Shenae Ciesiolka for her first try of the season.
This try shifted the momentum firmly in the Broncos' favor, and they never looked back.
With this victory, the Broncos secured their third win of the season and demonstrated their strength as a formidable team in the Rugby League competition.
The Raiders, on the other hand, will need to regroup and analyze their performance to bounce back in their upcoming matches.