26 Jul 2008

Broncos grind out much needed win

6:18 am on 26 July 2008

The Brisbane Broncos rugby league side has ground out a much needed 18-12 NRL win over Cronulla at Suncorp Stadium.

Broncos utility Greg Eastwood scored the match-winning try in the 72nd minute.

Tries to Sharks fullback Brett Kearney and Grant Millington had levelled the scores at 12-all.

It was an unhappy night for the Sharks with utility Greg Bird failing in a late bid to play and captain Paul Gallen placed on report by referee Shayne Hayne for a tackle on Brisbane's David Stagg in the 54th minute.

Meanwhile Parramatta's flickering finals hopes remain alight after the Eels 16-4 home win over cellar dwellers North Queensland.

Parramatta is now only one competition point outside the eight.