Written by Megan Taylor, sports reporter covering international sports since 2020
Keano Kini produced a stunning 76th-minute try as Gold Coast Titans beat Brisbane Broncos 28-23 at Lang Park, handing the premiers a fifth straight NRL defeat.
Adam Reynolds looked to have won it for Brisbane with a 73rd-minute field goal, but Kini chipped ahead from 55 metres, stole the ball from Reece Walsh and raced away for one of the great match-winning tries.
For more on Brisbane’s late-game call, read Ezra Mam Final-Play Call Questioned After Brisbane Broncos Fall To Gold Coast Titans.
Kini Delivers Late Gold Coast Magic
Kini was not done after scoring the decisive try, saving the Titans again in the final moments by knocking the ball dead to stop a last Brisbane attack.
The win completed a huge comeback for Gold Coast after Brisbane jumped to a 12-0 first-half lead and appeared ready to repeat last season’s round 14 turning point.
The Broncos wore the same all-black mental health jersey they used against the Titans last year, when a win helped launch a 10-2 finish and a run to the title.
This time, history did not repeat itself, and Brisbane’s season now looks under real pressure.
Titans Fight Back From Early Trouble
Jayden Campbell sparked the Gold Coast fightback with an exciting double, while Phillip Sami scored a brilliant breakaway try to pull the Titans back into the contest.
Brisbane still had control for long periods after halftime and drew level when Brendan Piakura produced a sharp ball for Grant Anderson to score.
But the final word belonged to Kini, whose late burst left Brisbane stunned and Gold Coast celebrating one of their best wins of the season.
Earlier, Selwyn Cobbo scored twice as the Dolphins beat North Queensland Cowboys 40-14 in Townsville, extending their winning streak to five games and moving closer to the NRL top four. Official updates are available through the NRL website.
