That's fulltime at Bond University. Melbourne Rising have defeated Queensland Country 39-31 in Round 1 of the NRC

Queensland Country trail Melbourne Rising 39-31 with 4 minutes to play

Melbourne Rising march upfield after holding out Country on their goal-line, with Dom Shipperley scoring a try in the right corner

Prop Reuben Leilua makes an impact immediately, driving over for a try

Melbourne Rising extend their lead with an unconverted try by Pat Leafa

Melbourne Rising reply straight away through Ben Meehan's second try of the match

The runaway train Sef Fa'agase has crossed for his second try of the match

Second half is underway

Half Time in the NRC match between Melbourne Rising and Queensland Country at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Rising lead 24-18

Pressure tells and Jamie-Jerry Taulagi crosses for Queensland Country