Bulldogs vs Cowboys

2022 - 3 - 13

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'One question': Cowboys skipper fumes as gutsy Bulldogs saved ... (Fox Sports)

'One question': Cowboys skipper fumes as gutsy Bulldogs saved; Payten's faith repaid: 3 Big Hits.

Dearden was instrumental in the Cowboys first try, taking on the line before slicing through and putting Murray Tualagi through in space. In 2021 the Bulldogs had the highest completion rate of any team with 80% while the Cowboys slotted in at 14th with 77%, a stark difference to their opening performance of 2022. After the first half, the Cowboys had lost the ball eight times and the Bulldogs six for a total of 14 first half errors. The Cowboys and Bulldogs clash to close the first round the 2022 NRL season was filled with errors, from both teams Errors continued to hamper both team’s attack in the first half before the Bulldogs found their only try in the second. Tom Dearden orchestrated the Cowboys first try after a darting run broke the Bulldogs defensive line, handing the ball off to winger Murray Tualagi who was able to find Tom Gilbert in open space.

Bulldogs survive last-gasp scare to ease Barrett pressure with ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Canterbury could barely field a fit bench player by full-time after four players were ruled out due to concussion protocols, but they hung tough.

To be able to hang on and get a win is great for us, great for the players, and I’m extremely proud of them. We certainly want to be a team that can win gritty games like that.” “In the past that what’s Bulldogs teams have been known for, their resilience and their grit,” Jackson said. But certainly, the game stopped when we had momentum more than a couple of times.” Whether it was deliberate on a couple of occasions, I’m unsure. He’s fighting to coach the Bulldogs beyond this year, and fighting to bring a high-priced roster together quicker than it probably should.

Cowboys fall centimetres short of epic win (Wide World of Sports)

Cowboys youngster Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow missed out on grabbing the game-winning try when his late effort was ...

Aaron Schoupp was forced to come in late as the 18th man. For the first time since round 10, season 2017, the Bulldogs are in the top eight. In wet and slippery conditions in round one in Townsville, the Bulldogs held on for a gritty 6-4 win over the Cowboys.

Bulldogs grip on in tight struggle in Townsville (NRL.COM)

It may not have been pretty but the Bulldogs kick started a new era with a gritty 6-4 win over the Cowboys in Townsville on Sunday night.

To come together and show the grit and resolve they did was a really good sign." It may not have come in a winning cause but it was still a huge play by The Hammer. The Cowboys are at home again, this time hosting the Canberra Raiders on Saturday night. It's always a tough trip to come to Townsville but to go through what we did, we had five HIAs and blokes playing out of position so to be able to hang on a get a win ... I'm extremely proud of them. "I thought we lost the game, I don't think the Bullodgs beat us. In a tense, tight contest the effort by Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to deny Jake Averillo a try in the 37th minute was massive.

Live updates: Round 1 v Bulldogs (North Queensland Cowboys)

Live updates from our season-opener against the Bulldogs at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

- Running metres: Jeremiah Nanai & Tom Gilbert (60) 4-0 Cowboys at the break. - Tackle breaks: Peta Hiku (4) - Tackles: Tom Gilbert (25) - Running metres: Tom Gilbert (95) - Tackle breaks: Tom Dearden & Peta Hiku (4)

Bulldogs edge Cowboys in tight NRL contest (The West Australian)

Canterbury have kick-started their 2022 NRL season with a scrappy and courageous 6-4 win over North Queensland on the road.

"That was his first run for the season too, so to get through 80 minutes the way he did is really encouraging. "To be able to hang on and get a win is great for us, great for the players and I'm extremely proud of them." "It was a crazy win, was one of the toughest games I've played in terms of conditions ... and a special win for ourselves, our members and fans."