THE Northern Pride have claimed their second Intrust Super Cup premiership in five years with a record 36-4 victory over the Easts Tigers in front of 7135 fans at Suncorp Stadium this afternoon.
The 32-point margin is the highest ever in a Queensland/Intrust Super Cup grand final, and caps off an outstanding year for the North Queensland side.
After falling short in last year’s decider – and buoyed by their strong showing in their narrow 8-7 loss to the Pride only two weeks ago – many expected the Tigers to take it up to the minor premiers in attack. It was not to be, with the Pride – who last won the premiership in 2010 – dominating across the park.
For the Tigers, it was a disappointing end to their season but they can feel proud of their achievement of reaching two consecutive grand finals.
The Pride will now prepare for their next challenge – the NRL State Championship match against the winner of the NSW Cup final the Penrith Panthers.
The 32-point margin is the highest ever in a Queensland/Intrust Super Cup grand final, and caps off an outstanding year for the North Queensland side.
After falling short in last year’s decider – and buoyed by their strong showing in their narrow 8-7 loss to the Pride only two weeks ago – many expected the Tigers to take it up to the minor premiers in attack. It was not to be, with the Pride – who last won the premiership in 2010 – dominating across the park.
For the Tigers, it was a disappointing end to their season but they can feel proud of their achievement of reaching two consecutive grand finals.
The Pride will now prepare for their next challenge – the NRL State Championship match against the winner of the NSW Cup final the Penrith Panthers.