Canberra Raiders lost 30-10 to Cowboys. Raiders showed effort but Cowboys secured their first win.
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have suffered a 30-10 defeat to the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.
The Raiders put up a valiant effort in the sauna of North Queensland, but a Cowboys team chasing their first win of the season proved too strong.
A breakaway from Jaxon Purdue threatened to put North Queensland over the line early on, but a critical tackle from fullback Kaeo Weekes took the Cowboy into touch, saving a certain try.
In the 12th minute, returning Captain Joe Tapine crossed the line to open the scoring for Canberra. Jamal Fogarty...