As it happened: Titans, Sharks, Bulldogs claim crucial wins

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Full-time: The Titans have won their first NRLW match in Townsville, Teagan Levi starring to lead her side to a 34-6 victory. The result marks three on the trot for Karyn Murphy's side who are shaping as a genuine premiership threat. Levi and Indie Bostock each scored doubles, with halfback Lauren Brown also pulling the strings. The Cowboys fought bravely but couldn't not keep pace with the Titans and remain winless to start the season. Cowboys 6 - Titans 34. 

69th minute: We're back to the Bunker, but this time at the opposite end of the field. The Cowboys put up an attacking bomb, multiple players went up in the contest, Teagan Levi knocked it back and Indie Bostock got back to clean it up. It's a line dropout and North Queensland have a chance at a late try. Cowboys 6 - Titans 34. 

67th minute: We're off to the Bunker with Phoenix Raine-Hippi going close to scoring a try. The on-field referee said the ball was grounded short with replays showing it came free from her grasp. Cowboys 6 - Titans 34.

63rd minute: Teagan Levi can do no wrong. The Titans five-eighth put the ball on the toe, the Cowboys defenders got an awful bounce and Indie Bostock was on the spot to pounce on the loose ball and score her second. Cowboys 6 - Titans 34. 

57th minute: North Queensland have a chance to close the gap after the Titans spilled the ball near halfway. The Cowboys have looked dangerous with ball in hand tonight and this is a prime opportunity to break through. Cowboys 6 - Titans 28.

50th minute: The Cowboys have produced some sensational defence to hold out the Titans but the visitors have lodged a Captain's Challenge. The Titans put up an attacking bomb, with both sides going up for the ball. The on-field referee ruled a Gold Coast knock on, however the Bunker has said it came forward off Cowboys hooker Emma Manzelmann. It's a successful challenge and the Titans have another attacking set. Cowboys 6 - Titans 28.

44th minute: Teagan Levi is at it again, producing some elite footwork to step past Rosie Kelly and race away to the try-line. Sienna Lofipo had some impressive work in the lead up, while Levi showed us why she was regarded as one of the best players on the world sevens circuit. Cowboys 6 - Titans 28. 

41st minute: The Titans have controlled the opening exchanges of the second half and had multiple try-scoring opportunities but the Cowboys are holding firm. Alisha Foord came up with a crucial tackle to deny Jaime Chapman. Cowboys 6 - Titans 22.

Kick-off: The second half is underway, with North Queensland to have first use of the ball as they look to mount a comeback. Rosie Kelly's try gave the Cowboys plenty of hope and they have shown an ability to find space this evening. Gold Coast have been sensational with ball in hand and ill look to strike early to snuff out any hopes of a North Queensland comeback. Cowboys 6 - Titans 22. 

Half-time: A North Queensland try on the strike of half-time has set this match up for a cracking second half. The Titans burst out of the gates to jump out to a 22-0 lead courtesy of a sensational Teagan Levi performance but Rosie Kelly's late try cut the gap to 16 at the break. Cowboys 6 - Titans 22.

35th minute: The Cowboys have one back with Rosie Kelly producing a sensational solo effort. The halfback stepped through the Titans defensive line before stepping past fullback Lily Patston to score a crucial try late in the half. Cowboys 6 - Titans 22. 

30th minute: The Cowboys thought they had hit back through a short-side play but the second-last pass travelled forward. The try was disallowed but there are promising signs for the hosts as they look to mount a comeback. Cowboys 0 - Titans 22.

24th minute: There's no stopping Jaime Chapman, who surges on to the ball close to the ruck and bursts through the Cowboys defensive line. The Titans centre then outpaced Margot Vella to complete an impressive long-range effort. Cowboys 0 - Titans 22.

16th minute: The Titans have their third, Teagan Levi continuing to show her class with a superb cutout pass to winger Indie Bostock, who walks the tightrope along the sideline to score the try. Cowboys 0 - Titans 16.

14th minute: Gold Coast halves Lauren Brown and Teagan Levi have combined to score the side's second. A searching run by Jaime Chapman put the visitors on the front foot, Brown put the ball on the toe and Levi raced through to ground the ball. Cowboys 0 - Titans 10. 

9th minute: We're off to the Bunker after a contest for a bomb ended up in Sian William's hands but it looked to be a Cowboys knock on initially. The Bunker rules the first touch was forward off Indie Bostock before it touched a North Queensland hand. It's no try but the hosts have an attacking scrum. Cowboys 0 - Titans 4.

4th minute: It's a dream start for the Titans, who slice the Cowboys open down the right flank courtesy of a Teagan Levi. The hosts scrambled to prevent a try but Gold Coast quickly shifted to the left edge and Phoenix Raine-Hippi scored in the corner. Cowboys 0 - Titans 4. 

Kick-off: We are underway at Queensland Country Bank Stadium with the Cowboys chasing their first victory of the season. The Titans eager to keep the momentum rolling after an impressive couple of weeks. Cowboys 0 - Titans 0. 

Late Mail

Cowboys: No changes to the 1-17 in the final update, with Lyrech Mara the 18th player. Kiwi Ferns star Abigail Roache was originally named in the reserves as she pushes to return from a knee injury, but will need to wait at least another week. Tiana Raftstrand-Smith, who is out to return from a hamstring injury that has kept her sidelined for the first month of the season, will also wait at least another week. Winger Charlize Lloyd-Phillips is set for her NRLW debut, with Fran Goldthorpe shifting into the centres as a result. 

Titans: Gold Coast will line up 1-17, with Enah Desic the 18th player after coach Karyn Murphy confirmed her side 90 minutes before kick-off. The loss of Georgia Grey to a finger fracture has forced the Titans into a backline reshuffle. Phoenix-Raine Hippi will move to the wing, with Sarina Masaga coming from the bench to start in the centres and Eta Sikahele added to the bench for her NRLW debut. 

Bulldogs v Dragons at Accor Stadium

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Full-time: The Bulldogs have claimed two consecutive victories for the first time since their introduction to the NRLW competition last season. This was a game of opportunities, with Canterbury converting their chances into points. St George Illawarra let multiple chances slip through their grasp in the first half and they weren't able to mount a comeback in the second. Bulldogs 28 - Dragons 8. 

66th minute: We've had a late stoppage with players from both sides down with injuries. Hannah Southwell has been battling a knee injury for most of the match and she has now left the field. Canterbury's Monica Tagoai is also down, with the centre helped from the field. Bulldogs 28 - Dragons 8.

61st minute: Canterbury are one step closer to victory now after Andie Robinson got on the outside of Taliah Fuimaono, threw a dummy and sliced her way through the Dragons defensive line. Bulldogs 28 - Dragons 8.

52nd minute: The Dragons have hit back and the comeback bid is underway. Teagan Berry set up the attacking opportunity with a break down the right edge and that was where the play eventually finished albeit via a scrum play a couple of minutes later. Centre Shenae Ciesiolka drew multiple defenders before offloading to winger Tyra Ekepati, who scored in the corner. Bulldogs 22 - Dragons 8. 

47th minute: Another blow for the Dragons, with Madison Mulhall producing a powerful carry before falling awkwardly and instantly grabbing at her knee. The prop is in considerable pain and has been helped from the field by the trainers. Bulldogs 22 - Dragons 4.

44th minute: The Bulldogs have capitalised on another Dragons error, with Evelyn Roberts playing a key role for her side's second try of the half. The hooker ran from dummy half to attract the interest of multiple defenders before putting Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala through a big hole. Bulldogs 22 - Dragons 4.

38th minute: It's a dream start for the Bulldogs, who capitalise on a Tyra Ekepati error. The Dragons scrambled desperately but a quick play the ball allowed Evelyn Roberts to dart from dummy half, weave past a couple of defenders and fight through the tackle to ground the ball on the line. Bulldogs 16 - Dragons 4. 

Kick-off: The second half is underway at Accor Stadium with St George Illawarra eager to strike first and draw level on the scoreboard. The Bulldogs started the first half on top and they'll be looking to replicate that effort in the second. Bulldogs 10 - Dragons 4. 

Half-time: That's time on an intriguing half of football, with the Dragons striking late to cut the deficit to six. Canterbury controlled the early exchanges and jumped out to a 10-0 lead but St George Illawarra had plenty of joy attacking down the left edge and they eventually turned that success into points through Jayme Millard. Bulldogs 10 - Dragons 4.

32nd minute: This time the Dragons turn a break down the left edge into points. Taliah Fuimaono broke through around halfway but the Bulldogs scrambled and eventually knocked a pass down to force a knock on. St George Illawarra executed perfectly from the scrum, Shenae Ciesiolka swinging from the right to the left before putting Jayme Millard over for the try. Bulldogs 10 - Dragons 4. 

28th minute: The Bulldogs continue to attack the Dragons line and Tayla Preston has produced a perfect grubber into the in-goal. The ball bounces up for Hope Millard, but the prop is unable to reel it in and St George Illawarra breathe a sigh of relief. Bulldogs 10 - Dragons 0.

21st minute: Canterbury have capitalised on another attacking opportunity, Simina Lokotui finishing in the corner. Back-rower Leilani Wilson set up the try, drawing multiple Dragons defenders before offloading to her winger for the four-pointer. Bulldogs 10 - Dragons 0.

16th minute: The Dragons continue to have success down the left flank, with Taliah Fuimaono creating another break. St George Illawarra looked destined to score before Ash Quinlan came across from the far side of the field to produce a stunning try-saving tackle. Bulldogs 4 - Dragons 0.

13th minute: Some great attacking football from the Dragons now, with both wingers coming close to scoring on each side of the field before Kasey Reh forced a line dropout. Taliah Fuimaono slid through the Bulldogs defensive line but spilled the ball when she was tackled from behind and the chance goes begging. Bulldogs 4 - Dragons 0.

7th minute: There was an error in the previous set but the Bulldogs made no mistake this time, attacking the short side to expose the Dragons right edge defence. Second-rower Tamika Jones ran straight at Teagan Berry and had too much strength for the St George Illawarra fullback, crashing over to score the try. Bulldogs 4 - Dragons 0. 

5th minute: Important early defensive effort from the Dragons who have spent plenty of time this week focusing on that area of their game. A penalty handed Canterbury the first attacking opportunity of the game but the St George Illawarra left edge forced an error from Simina Lokotui. The Dragons, however, turned the ball straight back over and the Bulldogs are back on the attack. Bulldogs 0 - Dragons 0.

Kick-off: We are underway at Accor Stadium, with the Bulldogs to have first use of the ball. Canterbury are riding high after last week's dominant win over the Sharks, while St George Illawarra are desperate to bounce back following a tough loss to Newcastle. Bulldogs 0 - Dragons 0.

Late Mail

Bulldogs: Canterbury will line up 1-17 with Waimarie Martin the 18th player. The Bulldogs have a settled squad after last week's upset win over the Sharks, with no late changes expected as they chase back-to-back victories for the first time. Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored four tries in her last three games at Accor Stadium.

Dragons: No further changes in Saturday's team update after a reshuffle in the 24-hour update. Winger Maria Paseka dropped out on Friday due to a hamstring injury. Tyra Ekepati shifts to the wing and Tahlia O’Brien moves into the centres. Zali Hopkins joins the interchange after missing last week's game with a head knock. Winger Jayme Millard will return from a pectoral injury.

Raiders v Sharks at GIO Stadium

Full-time: The Sharks have held on to complete a 22-10 win over the Raiders at GIO Stadium, their first of the season.

68th min: Caitlan Johnston-Green has put paid to any Raiders comeback, stripping the ball away from Chloe Saunders while the Green Machine was on the attack.

65th min: The Raiders look like they've closed the gap with Mackenzie Wiki on her way to the line, but Jada Taylor once again saves the try with her tackle knocking the ball loose as Wiki reached out.

64th min: A Zahara Temara spiral bomb cause all kinds of trouble for the Sharks, but the ball bounces in their favour. The Sharks complete their set and Georgia Hannaway puts an enormous kick over the dead ball line to chew some seconds off the clock.

60th min: The Raiders get a chance to hit right back trying to find a gap through the middle. The ball comes to Krystal Blackwell running a line, but the Sharks do enough to force the error.

58th min: What is going on in this game? It's opened right up at GIO Stadium and it's the Sharks breaking away this time. Annessa Biddle storms past Simaima Taufa and palms off Emma Barnes for a line break and she finds Quincy Dodd in support, just having enough legs to carry Elise Simpson over the line to score. Chantay Kiria-Ratu converts the try. Sharks lead 22-10.

55th min: The Raiders are busting tackles at will and this time it's Sophie Holyman who waltzes through some feeble arm grab tackles attempt from the Sharks defence and scores under the sticks. Sheridan Gallagher converts the try and the Raiders are right back in it! Sharks lead 16-10.

51st min: The Sharks have extended their lead! Georgia Hannaway is awarded the try after coming down short of the try line, then finishing with the ball on it. The Bunker said the Raiders defenders gave her the momentum to get there and Chantay Kiria-Ratu adds the extras from adjacent the posts. Sharks lead 16-4.

49th min: The Raiders march up the field and Zahara Temara looks to find a runner, but all she can do is pass it straight to Annessa Biddle, who runs 50m to get the Sharks out of trouble. The Raiders are looking the stronger side in this second half, but just don't quite have the polish. 

45th min: The Sharks have bombed a certain try! Chantay Kiria-Ratu goes straight through the Raiders defence and finds Quincy Dodd in support. Grace Kukutai runs her down and the offload goes to Jada Taylor, who drops the ball metres from the open try line.

42nd min: The Sharks go sideline to sideline looking for a way through the Raiders defence to the try line, but Raiders winger Elise Simpson says 'no way' and shuts down Georgia Ravics one-on-one, bundling her into touch.

38th min: Another opportunity is missed by the Raiders as the harbour bridge ball to Mackenzie Wiki is just too far out in front to maintain control. 

37th min: The Raiders will get the first chance to attack on the back of a penalty against Chantay Kiria-Ratu for a crusher tackle.

Half-time: Elise Simpson goes close to setting up a try for the Raiders on the buzzer, but the Sharks defence is up to it to maintain their six point lead at half-time. The visitors have maintained the better discipline across the opening stanza but been unable to make the most of their better territory. The Raiders lost Jordyn Preston to a sin bin for 10 minutes, but nearly scored twice in that time, including Mackenzie Wiki being cruelly denied by her hair on the sideline. It's still anyone's game going into what promises to be an exciting second half.

33rd min: No luck for the Raiders in that set, which comes undone due to a poor pass out of dummy half to the feet of Emma Barnes, who can't hold on.

32nd min: The two teams trade sets before the Sharks give away a penalty. The Raiders march down the other end and Zahara Temara puts through a neat grubber to earn a repeat set. Jordyn Preston returns from the sin bin.

28th min: The Raiders are over through Simaima Taufa, but it's not to be. The Raiders receive a penalty to get in the attacking zone, they get to the final tackle and Sheridan Gallagher puts on awkwardly bouncing grubber through. The Sharks spill and the ball gets to Taufa, who looks all set to score but for the desperate defence of Jada Taylor, forcing the ball loose as the Raiders' powerhouse lock put the ball towards the ground.

25th min: The Sharks have taken advantage of the one player advantage through Georgia Ravics. While the first attack on the Raiders line after the sin bin came up short, the visitors make easy metres up the middle and add to the pressure. Ravics has to steamroll a couple of players on her way to the line and just holds on to the ball to score. Chantay Kiria-Ratu converts the try. Sharks lead 10-4.

22nd min: The Raiders' momentum has come to a grinding halt with Jordyn Preston off to the sin bin for contacting the kicking leg of Chantay Kiria-Ratu.

21st min: You wouldn't read about it! The Raiders have turned the tide here at GIO Stadium and Mackenzie Wiki appeared to have scored after a slick backline movement. It looked like she had slipped the tackle of Cassie Staples, but replays show Wiki's ponytail touched the sideline before she placed the ball in goal. The attacking raid came on the back of the Sharks kicking out on the full from the kickoff following the Raiders' first try.

19th min: The Raiders have crossed the line and... is that a try? After finally getting into good ball, Zahara Temara has the ball on last tackle and looks to find a teammate, her pass hits a Sharks defender then deflects into Jordyn Preston, backwards into the path of Sheridan Gallagher, who puts the boot to it for Elise Simpson to score in the corner. The conversion attempt is waved away. Scores level 4-4.

14th min: The Raiders are their own worst enemy at the moment, with the ill-discipline allowing the Sharks to camp on their line. The visitors try a play down the left before shifting right out to Georgia Ravics, who tries to drag defenders to the line, reaches out and just loses possession before she can plant it down.

10th min: Boom! Sharks fullback Jada Taylor looks set to break away after fielding a long kick but runs into a crunching tackle from Raiders lock Simaima Taufa, who is looking to inspire her side into action.

7th min: The Sharks are over through Cassie Staples! The Sharks have been heaping the pressure on the home side to start this one, enjoying repeat sets in Raiders territory. The left side has been favoured early and the persistence pays off with quick hands to the winger. Chantay Kiria-Ratu misses the conversion attempt. Sharks lead 4-0.

3rd min: The two teams make a solid start with completed sets. Sharks captain Quincy Dodd was penalised for a high tackle but the Raiders fail to find touch and it's the Sharks who get an attacking set.

Kickoff: We're underway on a fantastic day for footy in the nation's capital.