North Queensland are by means of to the second week of the NRL finals after co-captain Reuben Cotter scored a weird late attempt because the Cowboys rallied to oust gallant Newcastle 28-16.
The 73rd minute attempt in Saturday evening’s elimination last in Townsville got here off a Jake Clifford bomb. It was knocked again by winger Kyle Feldt, bounced off the knee of second-rower Heilum Luki and was then knocked on by Newcastle’s Daniel Saifiti.
They’ve superior to a semi-final set to be performed on Friday towards Cronulla at CommBank Stadium with the NRL rejecting the Sharks’ makes an attempt to have the sport phases at PointsBet Stadium.
Cronulla’s residence floor has restricted capability and their semi towards the Cowboys ought to go near promoting out the a lot bigger Parramatta venue.
The Sharks sunk to a 37-10 defeat by the hands of a dominant Melbourne to overlook the prospect of going straight to the prelim finals in week three.
Penrith and the Storm have bypassed week two of the finals.
The Panthers had been additionally spectacular as they thumped the Roosters 30-10 at BlueBet Stadium on Friday evening.
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The ultimate rating was 30-10, however had regarded on monitor to be greater after a 24-0 first half, and the sport by no means significantly resembled a contest from the 25-minute mark onwards.
Their Preliminary Ultimate is ready to be held at Accor Stadium the place they may play the winner of the Sharks vs Cowboys conflict.
The Roosters await the winners of Sunday’s Canterbury vs Manly Elimination Ultimate with that match to be performed at Allianz Stadium subsequent Saturday.
Week two fixtures will likely be formally introduced after the Canines-Sea Eagles playoff.
Week 1 outcomes
Qualifying Ultimate – Penrith 30, Roosters 10
Qualifying Ultimate – Melbourne 37, Sharks 10
Elimination Ultimate – North Qld 28, Newcastle 16
Elimination Ultimate – Canterbury vs Manly, Sunday 4.05pm at Accor Stadium
Week 2 draw (TBC)
Cronulla vs North Qld, 7.50pm Friday September 20 at Allianz Stadium
Roosters vs Bulldogs/Sea Eagles, 7.50pm Saturday September 21 at Allianz Stadium
Week 3 draw (TBC)
Melbourne vs Roosters/Sea Eagles/Bulldogs, 7.50pm Friday September 27 or Saturday September 28 at AAMI Park
Penrith vs Sharks/Cowboys, 7.50pm Friday September 27 or Saturday September 28 at Accor Stadium
Grand Ultimate
7pm Sunday October 6 at Accor Stadium
