Back-to-back tries by young gun Herbie Farnworth in the opening half put the visitors out to an early lead and a sweetly struck field goal by skipper Adam Reynolds in the 71st minute iced the Broncos' first win at Penrith since 2009. The main problem with the Titans is the same one it's always been: defence. Storm restart and carry the ball safely downfield. - Broncos coach Kevin Walters, "We came into the game with a lot of confidence so this just reassures us that we're doing the right thing at training. Harry Grant proved to be the matchwinner for the Storm in their NRL season-opening win over the Eels. As soon as the Eels coughed up possession on halfway it looked curtains. With Cameron Munster nursing a dislocated finger in the second half and Xavier Coates injuring a shoulder, the Storm stayed in the fight long enough to take the game to golden point before Kangaroos hooker Harry Grant scooted over from dummy half to break the deadlock in the 84th minute. Four minutes later, the Warriors were ahead as Afoa bustled his way past three to score under the posts. Cobbo, who was standing in at fullback for the injured Reece Walsh, wasnt alone in making errors in the Broncos backfield with Corey Oates and Farnworth also coughing up valuable ball to the Panthers. Credit: Getty "Our game is for the fans, and players are fans themselves. Moses misses the conversion from the right touchline. The Broncos weathered an early onslaught but when they did get the ball it did not help that Cobbo was dragged into touch on the first tackle. Melbourne initiate a captains call which is one of those that unfolds slowly, deliberately, and simultaneously incomprehensibly, the outcome of which is the on-field call stands. Daily Telegraph's NRL podcast bite 'Win at all costs': Warriors out to make statement in season-opener against Knights. The Melbourne Storm dug deep to down Parramatta 16-12 in golden point at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night and stretch Craig Bellamy's remarkable round one winning streak to 20. These would be my bang for buck takeaways, says Manly Warringah Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold on what can be taken across to league from union. It was a tight game, fortunately, we were in front at the back end but there wasn't much in it so we won . 83 mins: Disaster for Parra! But a second try eluded him and allowed Brisbane to seal their first away victory over the Panthers since 2009. Adam Reynolds scored the match-sealing field goal against the Panthers. Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary has kicked his 500th goal in the opening half of the match. But round one has arrived a little too soon for Brad Arthurs liking with the Eels coach having to dip outside his pool of top 30 talent to cover for injuries - and the suspension to Ryan Matterson following his grand final indiscretion and unwillingness to pay a $4,000 fine. Cameron Munster plays through compound dislocation to set up Storm try. The first has been Test rugby for a few years now, with Mack Hansens try against France in the 2022 Six Nations the pinnacle, and Michael Cheikas Lebanon league side, and Leeds Rhinos have begun using this tactic. In the meantime, feel free to send me an email or fly a tweet to @JPHowcroft. Follow live . The Storm head left to the dangerous Tonumaipea, then Welch and King both find offloads up the guts. Meaney converted for 12-12. It was just cramping I took him off because the had the cramp, but he ended up coming back on. Brisbane have begun their 2023 NRL campaign with a bang, knocking over reigning premiers Penrith in a nailbiting 13-12 victory. Follow Rugby World on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I don't think I had my best game, there's still a lot of improvement in myself and the team and that's the exciting thing." The Brisbane Broncos produced a stunning upset to beat the defending premiers 13-12 at BlueBet Stadium on Friday night. He's following in the illustrious footsteps of Frank Lawler, who recently called time [] Edward Kosi, Bunty Afoa, Nicoll-Klokstad and Egan scored the Warriors' tries, with Fitzgibbon and Hymel Hunt going over for the Knights. The Storm host the Bulldogs on Saturday night at AAMI Park. Can they find Moses again? The positions and numbers are defined by the game's laws as: Backs 1 Full Back 2 Right Wing 3 Right Center 4 Left Centre 5 Left Wing Halves 6 Stand-Off Half or Five-Eighth 7 Scrum Half or Half-Back Forwards 8 Prop 9 Hooker 10 Prop 11 Second Row Forward 12 Second Row Forward 13 Loose Forward or Lock Forward Want more info on Rugby League positions? Craig Bellamy remains undefeated in round one with the Melbourne Storm. A drop goal is scored by a drop kick during play from any position in the field of play and counts one point. The first contested bomb of the night is claimed by Meaney but Wishart soon loses the ball in the tackle. The Warriors homecoming after three COVID-plagued seasons began terribly. Jarome Luai and senior NRL stars have backed down from threats to delay kick-off in trial matches and cover NRL logos. Storm bench forward Alec MacDonald was placed on report in the 27th minute after making late contact on Moses after a clearing kick. Mitchell Moses of the Eels warms up. The Warriors have overcome a spirited Newcastle performanceto post a first-up win, standing strong for a 20-12 triumph in Wellington. There is no ignoring the prevalence of league-reared defence coaches. EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES, Use this game of catch, pass and movement to work on players quickness, high ball awareness and ability to handle under pressure. Or not. Teenage Aussie sensation Max Jorgensen has turned down chances in league to have a crack at union. MORE. VIEWS. He wont have experienced many closer scrapes than this. Cameron Murray | 10. Parramatta have another golden opportunity to make them pay and this time they do! ! Reuben Cotter has heaped praise on Chad Townsend after the Cowboys co-captain sealed the win with that field goal inside the final five minutes. Insane stuff. MORE, Use this game with eight to ten players to improve your players counter-attacking reactions, so support players who are in front of the kick, especially, can connect with the ball carrier more effectively. The Melbourne winger does not look well on landing. Keaon Koloamatangi 15. The Broncos blew the game wide open when Billy Walters found five-eighth Ezra Mam, who stepped around Penrith skipper Nathan Cleary and put his boot to the ball. Not so Melbourne who spread the ball wide to the right, but theres a turnover on the ground! The wing scored two on his Waratahs debut. Help your players know their roles. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. The Storm have not lost a Round 1 game since 2001 against the Bulldogs. Everyone's chasing them, everyone's working hard and every team is going to turn up and play their best football against Penrith. For the Roosters fans, this will be the first time they get to see marquee signing Brandon Smith don the red and blue, and a taste of what should be a promising team. Oh no, this time it's a turnover from the Raiders! 1 Clinton Gutherson 2 Maika Sivo 3 Will Penisini 4 Waqa Blake 22 Isaac Lumelume 6 Dylan Brown 7 Mitchell Moses 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9 Josh Hodgson 10 Junior Paulo 11 Bryce Cartwright 12 Matt Doorey 13 Jmaine Hopgood, 14 Jirah Momoisea 15 Jack Murchie 16 Wiremu Greig 17 Makahesi Makatoa. Maybe its because we had a bit of a shortened pre-season for some of the guys, but weve got five or six blokes that wont be available for selection, Arthur said. Coverage on both stations will start from 3:35 p.m. AEDT, with kick-off scheduled for 4:05 p.m. AEDT. From the restart Grant buys his team another penalty, catching the Eels offside form dummy-half. It is exciting because it gives other blokes an opportunity and someone hopefully steps up that we mightnt have known about, especially in the back row where weve got some new players getting an opportunity. He lasted three games there, averaging just 41.3 KFC SuperCoach points per game. Toby Rudolf 9. Its all about Josh Hodgson again, steering his team from left to right, biding his time, playing what time is it Mr Wolf? with Munster, winning, then popping the ball across to Junior Paulo in space who is unstoppable from 15m on the burst. The Englishman, who announced this week that he would be joining the Dolphins next season, then added a second after Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam pinballed his way through a hole in the Panthers line. 79 mins: The Storm dont have the field position to kick for goal themselves. Hooker Soni Luke barged over from close range with Nathan Cleary reducing the deficit with the conversion to leave the Panthers one point adrift. Moses then had a shot at field goal charged down with three minutes to play and Bryce Cartwright spilled a pass as the Eels mounted a right side raid. by. - Eels coach Brad Arthur, "It was a very busy coach's box, deciding who was going where, we had a few guys playing out of position so that was tough going. What an absorbing game of footy that became. NRL Supercoach is set to begin this week and with the addition of the Dolphins in 2023 comes major changes to not just the actual competition but also the game within the game. 12,842 Rugby League Field Premium High Res Photos Browse 12,842 rugby league field stock photos and images available or search for rugby field or football field to find more great stock photos and pictures. Spend your half-time catching up on the cricket. Davvy Moale 11. For H2H knock-out finals only, the team that finished. 11 mins: Now its Melbournes turn to nearly score! Download the digital edition of Rugby World straight to your tablet or subscribe to the print edition to get the magazine delivered to your door. Disaster! The positions and the numbers are defined by the game's laws as: Backs 1 Full Back 2 Right Wing Threequarter 3 Right Centre Threequarter 4 Left Centre Threequarter 5 Left Wing Threequarter 6. I was on the edge of my seat as he delivered his final unconvincing words with a weak pointed finger. For example, the analysis. 21 mins: Both sides have settled into their midfield grooves. This competition sees Super League Champions St Helens provide the extra team to take it 18 after the introduction of new club The Dolphins to the NRL. Nicoll-Klokstad dropped a high ball in the opening minute to give up possession, and the Knights made them pay. 13.6. One is the value of more contestable kick-offs, as well as kicks to contest rather than just for distance. The attack down the left is crisp and on the break Coates kicks ahead into space but the ball bounces long with runners marginally late in pursuit.