The Cowboys secured a 24-16 win at ANZ Stadium to progress to next weekend’s NRL preliminary final against the Sydney Roosters.

After trailing 10-6 at half time, North Queensland dominated play in the second half to record an upset win.

John Asiata started the run by scoring a try in the 44^th minute for the Cowboys.

Ethan Lowe nailed the conversion to help his side take a 12-10 lead.

Cowboys forward Coen Hess then crossed over to score in the 51^st minute and Lowe converted as the side led 18-10.

Star five-eighth Michael Morgan all-but sealed victory in the 74^th minute when he dived over to score.

Lowe nailed the conversion to help the Cowboys  take a 24-10 advantage.

Parramatta centre Michael Jennings scored a consolation try on the siren for the home team.

Mitchell Moses’ conversion rounded out the 24-16 result.

Full match blog here.

Parramatta Eels have edged one step closer to booking a spot in the NRL preliminary finals.

The Eels have taken a 10-6 lead into half time in their semi-final against the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday night at ANZ Stadium.

Parramatta scored the first try after six minutes via winger Semi Radradra.

And against the run of play, Radradra grabbed a kick intercept and raced 95 metres upfield to score. 

Mitchell Moses kicked the conversion to help his side to a 6-0 lead.

The Cowboys hit back four minutes later through winger Kyle Feldt, who touched down in the corner.

Ethan Lowe nailed the conversion from the sideline to draw level at 6-all.

The score remained that way until Eels winger Will Smith, who raced down field to score.

The try was unconverted and Parramatta led 10-6.

At half time, the Eels lead by four points.