The North Queensland Cowboys scored two tries in the last 15 minutes to secure a much needed 17-10 win over Parramatta at 1300Smiles Stadium on Saturday.

After squandering several chances in the first half the Cowboys found their rhythm late as Kyle Feldt and Tom Opacic crossed to secure Paul Green’s men just their fourth win of 2019.

It was the Cowboys who got the scoring started in the sixth minute when veteran prop Matt Scott crashed over for the 18th try of his 261-game career off a Jake Granville pass.

Scott looked to have grabbed a double soon after but the try was called back for obstruction by Coen Hess – a common theme in the first half as the hosts wasted several opportunities.

With Origin selection looming, Scott made a statement with a powerful game up front and he was ably supported by the unstoppable Jason Taumalolo (233 metres, 40 tackles).