Match Summary

The Broncos' 9 Queensland State of Origin representatives have come back to earth with a thud, humiliated by a flamboyant Newcastle 44-0 at Marathon Stadium. It's the second time in 12 months the Broncos have been held scoreless and it is the club's worst ever defeat, eclipsing the 48-6 humiliation at the hands of Melbourne Storm in 1999. The Knights, inspired by Andrew Johns, led 22-0 after 18 minutes, maintaining that scoreline to half time before doubling it in the final 40 minutes, ending a four-match losing streak.

Newcastle 44 defeated Brisbane 0 at Marathon Stadium, Newcastle