League: Warriors just miss out

Tonie Carroll of the Broncos is tackled at Ericsson Stadium this afternoon. Sandra Mu / Getty Images

The Broncos beat the Warriors in Auckland today in a tightly-fought NRL match.

The home side lost out late in the game.

Brisbane 23 (Greg Eastwood 2, Tame Tupou, Shaun Berrigan tries; Corey Parker 3 goals, Darren Lockyer field goal)
Warriors 18 (Ruben Wiki 2, Patrick Ah Van tries; Tony Martin 3 goals).

Halftime: 18-12.

- NZPA