Storm edge closer to 1st-place Cronulla in Australia's NRL

Storm edge closer to 1st-place Cronulla in Australia's NRL

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 3:11 p.m. ET

SYDNEY (AP) The Melbourne Storm moved to within two points of first-place Cronulla on Sunday with a 29-20 win over the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.

With Melbourne leading 26-0 at halftime, the Tigers scored four consecutive tries to pull to within six points before a late field goal and penalty goal clinched the match for the Storm.

In another match Sunday, Canberra moved back into the top eight with a 30-22 win over the Gold Coast Titans, the Raiders' fourth win in five matches.

Fourth-place North Queensland plays Manly on Monday to conclude the 16th round.

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Earlier in the round, Cronulla beat the New Zealand Warriors 19-18, the Sharks' 11th win in a row.

Third-place Parramatta and the 15th-place Sydney Roosters had weekend byes.

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