Naikore Scores A Double in Inaugural NRLW Win, Skipper Dibb Leads Way

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys NRLW winger Vitalina Naikore crossed for a second half double in Saturday’s inaugural win.

Kirra Dibb has delivered a playmaking masterclass to pilot the Cowboys to an inspired 31-20 upset win over reigning NRWL premiers Newcastle.

Dibb, the 2022 NRWL player of the year, showcased her full array of talents as the Cowboys overcame an early 10-0 deficit and the second-half sin-binning of impact forward April Ngatunpuna to record their historic first victory in the expanded women’s premiership.

The classy halfback set up North Queensland’s last two tries that sealed victory, produced an important 40-20 kick and landed two conversions, a penalty and the decisive field goal that broke a 20-20 deadlock with seven minutes remaining on Sunday.

A hero of Newcastle’s 2022 grand final triumph over Parramatta, Dibb’s player-of-the-match display denied her old team the chance to return to the top of the ladder.

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