Melbourne Storm edged past New Zealand Warriors 12-6 in Auckland.
Two tries in the opening eight minutes, one for Will Chambers and the other for Gerard Beale gave the Warriors a 6-4 lead thanks to Shaun Johnson's conversion.
But Suliasi Vunivalu's try with half-time looming gave Melbourne an 8-6 lead at the break.
Two Cameron Smith penaltStorm top after New Zealand win
Melbourne Storm edged past New Zealand Warriors 12-6 in Auckland.
Two tries in the opening eight minutes, one for Will Chambers and the other for Gerard Beale gave the Warriors a 6-4 lead thanks to Shaun Johnson's conversion.
But Suliasi Vunivalu's try with half-time looming gave Melbourne an 8-6 lead at the break.
Two Cameron Smith penalt
