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NRL Results

As we prepare for the second State of Origin game, and the chance for Queensland to wrap up the series on home soil, the race for top spot in the NRL is heating up.

Two genuine contenders stamped their authority in a big way, with the Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers looking like the two to beat at this point of the year. While they had to do it harder than expected, the Broncos found a way to get it done against a tough Newcastle side that produced its best footy when it counted.

In the end it came down to a miraculous flick pass from Ezra Mam to Adam Reynolds to seal the win in the closing stages.

It was a thrilling game that saw the big guns stand up, namely Reece Walsh, Reynolds and Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga, with all three having outstanding games.

That was followed up on Saturday night by the Panthers who were too dominant for a struggling Sydney Roosters outfit.

Their defence was incredible, keeping the home side to just one try as they continue to find their best form and look a real chance at making it three titles in the row.

What created the most headlines was the confrontation between Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Spencer Leniu.

The two big boys and future teammates had an interesting confrontation, with the Roosters enforcer spraying his opponent with water before the two had to be separated by teammates.

Both will now be lighter in the pocket after being hit with fines by the judiciary. Another contender in the South Sydney Rabbitohs had a funny old game against the St George Illawarra Dragons, finding themselves down 36-14 with less than four minutes to play, before a late blitz saw them have a chance to steal the game right at the death.

They were without some key players, but they will be very disappointed with the way they defended and conceded some very soft tries.

This week will see us have just the five games, with teams left depleted due to the Origin period.

Perhaps the pick of the games is the North Queensland Cowboys and Panthers, who meet on Friday night.

The Cowboys will fancy their chances after a huge win over the Storm in their last outing, and with Penrith facing a number of players out of the game.