FULL TIME: South Sydney Rabbitohs have won 44-32 over Penrith Panthers, in a high scoring affair at the foot of the mountains.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 46-32
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Nathan Merritt makes it a hat trick today with his third try. Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 44-32
South Sydney Rabbitohs 46-32
Penrith kick the ball dead from the restart. Souths with the ball, making it virtually impossible for Penrith to steal a victory.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 42-32
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Ben Te'o crosses the line for Souths first points of the second half. Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful. This should wrap up the game.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 40-32
South Sydney Rabbitohs 42-32
Souths kick on their last tackle and Simmons collects the ball and escapes the in goal area. But there's a knock on by Penrith.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-32
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS Penrith run the ball on the last and Wes Naiqama breaks through to score. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh successful, right over the black dot. Here we go!
South Sydney Rabbitohs 34-32
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-32
Souths make the ball dead in the in goal. Penrith with another chance to continue their comeback.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-26
Greg Inglis rushes down the field with the goal line in his sights. Humble and Whare chase after and make a fantastic tackle that takes him into touch.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-26
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James Segeyaro goes himself and scores underneath the posts. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh successful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 34-26
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-26
Now Sam Burgess fumbles the ball and Penrith are back on the attack.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
Greg Inglis comes up quickly and picks up a fumbled Penrith ball.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
Penrith break down field and look attacking. As they throw the ball around on the last, Jeff Lima knocks it down. Penrith will get another six here, 15m out from their line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
End to end sets at the moment at the game continues on.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
Penrith escape as the ball goes high in the air. Naiqama catches the ball on the full and runs out to the 10m line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
GOAL LINE DROP OUT - Penrith bat the ball dead and Souths get a repeat set.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
PENALTY SOUTHS - Penrith looking very dangerous but are stopped by an obstruction play.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
PENALTY PENRITH - It's now Souths turn to kick the ball dead at the restart.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
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Penrith get a repeat set after Souths knock the ball down. David Simmons scores out wide. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh hits the upright and is unsuccessful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 34-20
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-20
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
John Sutton spills the ball just metres out from his goal line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
Penrith lose the ball as they start their new set. Souths back on the attack, 20m out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
PENALTY PENRITH - Souths look dangerous but have used obstruction to attempt to score.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
Crowd at Penrith today is 12,940 on a hot day in the west.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
UNFORCED ERROR PENRITH PANTHERS
Dean Whare drops a bomb right infront of his uprights. Souths to attack on the goal line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
PENALTY SOUTHS - Souths turn the ball over as Penrith attack. Souths penalty as they were tackled in the air.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
Both teams complete their opening sets.
Sam Burgess has rolled his ankle but will stay on the field.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
Wes Naiqama has moved out the right wing, struggling with an arm injury.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
TEAMS BACK OUT ON THE FIELD.
We are ready to start the first half with Penrith kicking off.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
At Half Time it's a high scoring affair out at Penrith. Souths are up 34-16 at the break as the teams take a break from the heat.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
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Greg Inglis breaks through the line again and scores next to the uprights. Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 34-16
South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-16
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Scored by David Simmons. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh unsuccessful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-16
South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-16
PENALTY SOUTHS - Penrith kick the ball dead from the restart
South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-12
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Inglis breaks through the line and passes to Nathan Merritt who scores. Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful in this high scoring game.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-12
South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-12
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Bryson Goodwin breaks through the line and put the ball down easily. Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds on the Eastern touch line is successful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 24-12
South Sydney Rabbitohs 24-12
Penrith make their way down the field but a stray pass ends up with Souths
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-12
Both teams completely sets and getting into their own territory at the moment.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-12
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Try given!! Scored by Andrew Everingham. Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-12
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-12
VIDEO REFEREE SOUTHS - checking grounding on the right corner post
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Penrith crack under pressure right on their own goal line. Souths scrum 10m out and a good opportunity to get ahead in this game.
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Penrith complete a 50m gain set up their second try.
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Penrith rush down the sideline and make it back-to-back tries.
Scored by Brad Tighe. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh successful.
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Scored by Sam McKendry. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh successful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6
Penrith force an error from Souths. Scrum to pack down 30m out
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-0
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-0
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-0
Souths 6-0 after 6 minutes
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Penrith knock down the ball and give Souths another set 20m out from the line
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Penrith complete their first set but give up a penalty to Souths
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PENALTY Penrith
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Here we go!
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Teams on the field with Souths running left to right. Penrith in their white jersey due to the heat. There will be no drinks breaks today. Souths to kick off.
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TEAM NEWS: Penrith have brought in Brad Tighe, with Geoff Daniela out. Souths have Asotasi out, Crocker & Lima start and Tyrrell in on the bench.
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It's a hot day in Sydney's west and Penrith are looking to get back on the winner's list after a loss to Wests Tigers last week. Souths are looking for back-to-back wins after holding on to beat the Sharks.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein, Phil Haines
Touch Judges: Rickey McFarlane, Dan Eastwood
Video Referee: Paul Mellor, Justin Morgan
PENRITH PANTHERS (32)
Tries: Sam McKendry, Brad Tighe, David Simmons (2), James Segeyaro, Wes Naiqama
Field Goals:
Conversions: Luke Walsh (4/6)
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SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (44)
Tries: John Sutton, Nathan Merritt (3), Andrew Everingham, Bryson Goodwin, Greg Inglis, Ben Te'o
Field Goals:
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (6/8)
Penalty Goals: