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Storm Continue Resurgence as Raiders’ Finals Hopes Fade
Warbrick’s three tries helped Melbourne bank its fifth win in six games as Canberra’s 39 missed tackles fueled a 42-20 defeat.
On Sunday, the Melbourne Storm defeated the Canberra Raiders 42-20, with winger Will Warbrick scoring a hat-trick to extend Melbourne's mid-season resurgence and inflict the Raiders' 10th defeat.
Cameron Munster celebrated his 250th NRL match during the victory, with the Storm scoring three tries in six minutes to overcome an early deficit and secure their fifth win in six games.
The Warriors defeated the North Queensland Cowboys 38-20, with winger Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad crossing for four tries to help the Kiwi side snap a two-game losing streak at Christchurch's new stadium.
Warriors prop Jackson Ford suffered a pectoral injury during the match, with his State of Origin debut hopes for the New South Wales Blues appearing over as scans determine recovery requirements.
A potential match review charge threatens Jason Taumalolo's scheduled 300th game next week, while the ninth-placed Cowboys must host ladder-leading Penrith to reverse their three-game losing streak.