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Brisbane boys go back to back with stunning come-from-behind wins

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Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 6:54pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 6:54pm

NRL live scores

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 10:10pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 10:10pm

That's where we'll leave you

Thanks for sticking with us through another exciting night of football as the Brisbane boys got it done twice.

There's a full weekend of sport ahead of us, including more NRL, AFL, Test cricket and the Dutch F1 Grand Prix.

We'll be blogging it all, so please stick with ABC Sport all weekend.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:55pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:55pm

FULL-TIME: The Dolphins make it five straight with a 34-16 win over Parra

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It feels like a lifetime ago that the Eels led this game 10-0 but it was only an hour of game time ago.

The Dolphins show once again their elite attacking class that's the best in the league, but giving up another slow start isn't a reliable tactic come finals time.

And they will be playing finals, very likely at least two weeks of it as this win moves them four points ahead of the Sharks in fifth place, albeit with a tough clash with the Roosters coming up next week.

And look, the Broncos won the premiership in 2025 with three straight double-digit comebacks and electric attack, so what do I know?

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:53pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:53pm

Herbie Farnworth goes the distance to end the game

The Eels try one last shift out to the right but Apa Twidle's tap-on hits the ground and Herbie Farnworth swoops, going 80 metres to score with a minute left in the game.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:46pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:46pm

73' Tom Flegler reported for a hip drop

The Eels seem to have lost the ball but the play is called back for a penalty against Tom Flegler for a hip drop.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:43pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:43pm

The Eels spring back to life

Mitchell Moses sees Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow up in the line so he chips into space and it looks like Kodi Nikorima has won the race with Will Penisini, but he can't handle and knocks the ball into the path of Kelma Tuilagi to score.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:33pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:33pm

62' At long last, something doesn't quite come off for the Dolphins

Selwyn Cobbo breaks down the left wing and tries to banana kick back inside but it's straight to Apa Twidle, who then gets a penalty as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow hangs on too long in the tackle.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:30pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:30pm

Pure energy carries Max Plath over the line

Herbie Farnworth goes close, Felise Kaufusi goes closer, and then Max Plath gets the ball with a little bit of space and just surges between defenders, holding off Jack Williams as he crashes over.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:29pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:29pm

59' How much longer can the Eels hold on?

The Dolphins are dominating this half to the point it feels like the Eels haven't seen the ball at all.

You can't imagine the Phins will be denied for much longer.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:17pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:17pm

Good grief, it's another spectacular try for the Dolphins

Isaiya Katoa double pumps to unleash Jack Bostock down the right and he can't quite find Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow back on the inside.

But the Dolphins reload and once again go sideline to sideline with seven passes and Bostock sends Jamayne Isaako over on the right flank.

The ball playing from this team is ridiculous and the backline is just absolutely stacked.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:14pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:14pm

A lot of love for Papa earlier tonight

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:07pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 9:07pm

41' Second half is underway in Brisbane

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:52pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:52pm

HALF-TIME: Dolphins lead Eels 16-10

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Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:52pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:52pm

40' The Dolphins denied a worldie by Farnworth's forward pass

It's another Harlem Globetrotters-esque effort from the Dolphins to end the half, but Herbie Farnworth's pass outt o Selwyn Cobbo is called forward.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:45pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:45pm

The bunker robs Sean Russell of a miraculous try-saver

Jack Bostock skies over Josh Addo-Carr and flicks a brilliant offload out to Jamayne Isaako, who catches on the bounce and tries to hit and spin on Sean Russell, but the Eels centre has somehow ripped the ball out of his hands at the last moment!

It's a close one for the bunker, but it looks to me like he's pulled off a miracle here.

BUT NO! IT'S A TRY!!

The bunker overrules Gerard Sutton!

The ball was apparently on the ground when Jamayne Isaako had control of it. Gee, I'm not sure about that. I definitely don't think he forced the ball into the turf at any point. Certainly not enough evidence to overturn the decision for mine.

(Supplied: Fox League)
(Supplied: Fox League)

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:42pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:42pm

34' We're in for a shooutout

The Eels are finding some space and almost break down the right, but Selwyn Cobbo just manages to shut down Brian Kelly.

Still, these sides are throwing the ball around; the Dolphins because that's their style and the Eels because they've got nothing to lose.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:36pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:36pm

What. A. TRY!

The Dolphins' fifth tackle play almost sends Jamayne Isaako over on the right, but that's shut down, so they spin it back left and Herbie Farnworth finds it in his heart to draw and pass out to Selwyn Cobbo.

He sets sail for the tryline, but steps inside the cover and dives in.

Jamayne Isaako converts and just like that the Dolphins lead 12-10 with 10 minutes left in the first half.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:31pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:31pm

Perfect execution by the Phins off the scrum

The Dolphins pack the scrum out on the right with shape all out left.

Kodi Nikorima has his pick out wide, fakes to Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow out the back but plays short to Herbie Farnworth, who bursts through the tackle of Mitchell Moses to score the hosts' opener.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:31pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:31pm

25' Dolphins rolling up the field

Great metres from the Dolphins, starting with the 1-2-3 punch of Selwyn Cobbo, Jamayne Isaako and Jack Bostock. And Isaiya Katoa caps the set with a grubber into the in-goal that forces a scrum for an accidental off side.

Fri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:26pmFri 21 Aug 2026 at 8:26pm

Brian Kelly accepts a gift from the Dolphins

The ball-handling error from Herbie Farnworth after a mountain of defence hands the Eels another chance and this time Will Penisini's exceptional offload unleashes Brian Kelly to score in the corner.

Really sloppy stuff by the Dolphins.

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