Updated March 12, 2026 \u2014 8.29pmfirst published at 7.37pm<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Loading<\/p>\n Key postsHide key postsGo to latest<\/p>\n Pinned post from 7.37pm<\/p>\n Have your say<\/p>\n 8.47pm<\/p>\n Eels take the lead<\/p>\n 36 min: The Broncos\u2019 right-edge defence is again badly found wanting as Iongi scores the Eels\u2019 third try in five minutes. Moses converts and the Eels have the lead, believe it or not. Eels 22-20<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.44pm<\/p>\n Eels go back-to-back<\/p>\n 33 min: A great ball from Pezet, who join the Broncos on a three-year deal in 2027, pass Tuilagi in for his second. Moses misses the kick. Broncos 20-16<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.40pm<\/p>\n Eels score their second<\/p>\n 31 min: Haas spills a Pezet kick near the Broncos\u2019 line and Ryley Smith is on hand to pick up the scraps and score. Moses converts. Broncos 20-12<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.33pm<\/p>\n Broncos pile on the Payne<\/p>\n 26 min: Pat Carrigan puts Payne Haas through a gap and he strolls over. Reynolds converts. Broncos 20-6<\/p>\n Payne Haas is having a strong first half.Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.29pm<\/p>\n Broncos take the two<\/p>\n 23rd min: Eels penalised for an escort near their try line and Reynolds\u2019 penalty goal extends the Broncos lead. Broncos 14-6<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.23pm<\/p>\n Eels hit back<\/p>\n 18 min: Very much against the run of play after the Eels win a penalty, Kelma Tuilagi bursts through four defenders to score a superb individual try. Mitchell Moses converts. Broncos 12-6<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.21pm<\/p>\n Perfect Broncos<\/p>\n 16 min: Broncos, who have completed all 13 sets, mount another assault on the Eels\u2019 line but this time the visitors hold on. Broncos 12-0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.13pm<\/p>\n Broncos double their lead<\/p>\n 11 min: It\u2019s all too easy for the resurgent Broncos so far, with a Reynolds kick sitting up beautifully for Kotoni Staggs to score the Broncos\u2019 second. Reynolds converts. Broncos 12-0<\/p>\n![\"Payne](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8ab71e57f772cd6559e74c1da5d0f00e7a686fad.jpeg\")
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