Overview
- Mitchell Moses landed a 30-metre drop goal in the 75th minute to break a deadlock at 18-all and put Parramatta ahead.
- The NRL bunker ruled that Cowboys back-rower Jeremiah Nanai obstructed Moses, overturning Jake Clifford’s would-be match-winning try.
- Parramatta recorded its seventh win under rookie coach Jason Ryles, moving to 13th on the NRL ladder and four points clear of the wooden spoon with three rounds remaining.
- Josh Addo-Carr scored two tries and chased down Semi Valemei to stifle a long-range Cowboys threat.
- Dylan Brown returned from a month-long absence and Cowboys veteran Jason Taumalolo made his first appearance since a May calf injury.