Brisbane 18 (Lote Tuqiri, Michael De Vere, Chris Walker tries; De Vere 3/5 goals) defeated Newcastle 12 (Mark Hughes, Steve Simpson tries; Andrew Johns 2/3 goals)
Crowd: 37166
Referees: Paul Simpkins
Penalties: Newcastle 7-6
Half Time: Newcastle 10-6
Sin Bin: 59th: Gorden Tallis (Brisbane), dissent
Send Off: -

Man of the Match: Michael De Vere (Brisbane)