Once the benchmark of the National Rugby League (NRL), the Brisbane Broncos have slumped to six consecutive losses. A loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs next weekend will see the club hit the bottom of the NRL ladder; something that hasn’t happened in 15 years of the competition.

It was scenes of carnage on the weekend as the Broncos were beaten by the New Zealand Warriors 26-16. Broncos captain Alex Glenn and halfback Brodie Croft were in tears at the fulltime whistle and were comforted by the opposition.

After losing to the Gold Coast Titans in round 7, the Broncos were expected to make light work of a New Zealand side without a fulltime coach and several players returning to New Zealand.

The Brisbane side were on track, leading at half-time before being overrun in the second half. The New Warriors came from behind to overrun the Broncos defence and record a memorable win. The Warriors ran in four second half tries to get over the line.