Knights earn first points of the season with victory over North Queensland

The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side have defeated the North Queensland Cowboys 26-6 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday night.

The red and blue posted their first win of the season with a four tries to one result away from home.

Ahead of a huge Voice for Mining Round next Sunday night, the NRLW side will return home to take on the Warriors following the men's fixture.

How it played out:

The match kicked off in beautiful conditions for rugby league in North Queensland.

The Knights were strong defensively in the opening stages keeping out a number of Cowboys attacks.

After 14 minutes, the red and blue were on the board.

Botille Vette-Welsh and Shanice Parker combined when the fullback rolled in a precision grubber for the centre to run onto.

The match settled into a grind with both teams completing their sets to a high percentage in the opening half.

Jesse Southwell accepted a gift two points from in front on the 29th minute to extend the Knights lead to eight points.

With four minutes left to play in the half, Sheridan Gallagher showed a clean pair of boots to race down the sideline and earn the Knights second try of the night.

Newcastle went into the sheds ahead 14-0.

Tayla Predebon extended the Knights advantage early in the second half to put the red and blue out to a 20-point lead.

In her return game from suspension, Olivia Higgins was back to her best and was rewarded with a try with seven minutes to play and seal the result.

North Queensland scored a late consolation try, but it was the Knights who came out on top.

What's next:

The NRLW side return to McDonald Jones Stadium for next Sunday's huge Voice for Mining Family Round clash, playing after the NRL side against the Warriors.