NZ Warriors lose to Dragons in NRLW

Payton Takimoana celebrates a try for the Warriors in their NRLW loss to the Dragons PHOTO: NRL

A youthful Dragons side has halted their losing streak with a hard-fought 26-18 win over the Warriors in an error-riddled game at jubilee Oval in Sydney.

Both sides struggled for momentum with a combined 29 errors in the game. St George Illawarra coach made a big selection call before the match with Zali Hopkins and Kasey Reh combining in the halve.

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For the Warriors Payton Takimoana broke the NRLW single-season try-scoring record but the Warriors were unable to overcome the loss of three players to suspension

Twenty-one-year-old Takmoana scored two tries for a total of 13 for the season.

However, the Warriors weren’t able to turn her scoring feats into victory, slumping to a third consecutive defeat.

The Warriors host the Broncos in Hamilton in round 10 next Sunday afternoon.

At Jubilee Oval, Sydney: St George Illawarra Dragons 26 (Teagan Berry 2 tries, Maria Paseka, Tori Shipton, Jayme Millard’ tries; Millard 3 con) Warriors 18 (Payton Takimoana 2 tires, Patricia Maliepo try; Maliepo 3 con). HT: 10-12