The result equalled the Warriors\u2019 largest margin of victory of 38 points, which they achieved last season in a 44-6 win against the Wests Tigers.<\/p>\n
It was a much-improved performance from the Warriors, but it did take time for them to click into gear and they should have scored more tries, particularly in the first half.<\/p>\n
Regardless, it was important for the Warriors to respond, considering they are still without a host of key players including Gayle Broughton, Mele Hufanga and Payton Takimoana, who are all a chance of returning next weekend. <\/p>\n
After a brief arm wrestle, Tauhalaliku scored the opening try of the match after pouncing on a grubber kick from captain Apii Nicholls. <\/p>\n
The Warriors were guilty of a few errors but their persistence paid off with Waaka scoring her first try for the club, capitalising on a mistake by a Cowboys\u2019 winger. <\/p>\n
Then on the stroke of halftime, Ivana Lauitiiti crashed over under the posts as the Warriors took a 14-0 lead into the break. <\/p>\n
The Warriors found their mojo in the second half as four tries in the space of 12 minutes put the result beyond doubt. <\/p>\n
Former Wallaroos halfback Jasmin Huriwai scored her first try for the club when Patricia Maliepo\u2019s grubber kick sat up perfectly to score under the posts. <\/p>\n
Waaka\u2019s second try was the best of the game when Tauhalaliku made a break down the left wing before Ocean Tierney had the Warriors\u2019 sixth on the opposite wing. <\/p>\n
Tauhalaliku then claimed three tries to round out the match, while the Cowboys got a consolation try through Francesca Goldthorp. <\/p>\n
Next up for the Warriors Women is another winless team, the Parramatta Eels, next Sunday in Sydney. The Warriors won 14-0 when the two teams met last season.<\/p>\n