LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Gold Coast Titans made a significant impact by defeating competition frontrunners, the New Zealand Warriors, 24-16 at Go Media Stadium during an exciting NRL and NRLW double header.
This victory was especially crucial for the Titans' men's team, as they sought to solidify their position within the competition.
Two notable events marked this game: Kieran Foran played his final match in New Zealand, and Des Hasler celebrated his 500th game as a head coach.
Hasler, despite downplaying the occasion in the lead-up to the match, achieved a milestone reached by only five other NRL coaches, adding extra motivation for his team to perform well.
The combination of these events ensured that the game held deeper significance for everyone involved.