NRC 2018 Round 1: Canberra Vikings vs Queensland Country

The defending Champions come away with a 10 point against Canberra Vikings. Queensland started the match well with Alex Casey and Jock Campbell scoring early tries before Vikings responding with Folau Faingaa and Lausii Taliauli dotting down for the home side. Jack Campbell pounced on a loose ball to score from over 70 metres out. Casey got his second as Queensland took a 14-24 lead into the break. The two sides traded blows in the second half with Folau Faingaa completing his hattrick but it wasn't enough as Queensland come away with a 10 point win.