FULL TIME at Jubilee Oval as seen the Dragons get some redemption as they have knocked off the Warriors 20-10 in front of 10,559 fans.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Beautiful kick from Michael Witt which sees Tomkins trapped in goal. Line drop out for the Warriors to give the Dragons the final set of the game.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Shaun Johnson's floating pass is unable to be taken by Nielsen on the western sideline as it floats into touch. Scrum for the Dragons deep in their own half.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Penalty to the Warriors as Laumape was dragged over the sideline. They attack 15 metres out.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Gareth Widdop aimed downfield for a 40/20, but it's short and out on the full. Change over for the Warriors 40 metres out from the Dragons try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Brilliant pick up from Nathan Green as he managed to take a bouncing grubber kick and run back in the field of play. Dragons with possession 15 metres out from their own line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Penalty to the Warriors, strip in the tackle the call against Dan Hunt. Warriors march up to 40 metres out from the Dragons try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Penalty to the Warriors as Tyson Frizell came in hard and tackled Sam Tomkins in the air. Warriors with possession 30 metres off their own try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
Penalty to the Dragons as the kick off from the Warriors fails to go 10 metres. The Dragons kick for line and attack 30 metres out from the Warriors try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Conversion attempt by Gareth Widdop successful.
Gareth Widdop has nail the conversion attempt to extend the Dragons lead to 10 points from next to the right post.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 20-10
TRY ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Scored by Josh Dugan. Kick to come.
Josh Dugan has raced in as he is awarded the four-pointer as he beat Dane Nielsen to a bouncing ball off a kick from Michael Witt.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 18-10
VIDEO REFEREE for the Dragons, Michael Witt has put on a grubber through the line on the last tackle. Josh Dugan has chased through and beat the Warriors defence. Looking for the grounding.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-10
Manu Vatuvei jumped for a high kick for the Warriors on the eastern side, he knocked it down for Dane Nielsen but he puts a foot over the sideline as he took the ball. Scrum for the Dragons 10 metres off their try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-10
UNFORCED ERROR ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Brett Morris makes an unforced error.
Brett Morris unable to take a spreading play from the Dragons as they attacked the left side of Jubilee Oval. Scrum for the Warriors 20 metres short of halfway
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-10
UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Sam Tomkins makes an unforced error.
Sam Tomkins unable to take the offload from Simon Mannering back as he was tackled. Scrum Dragons
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-10
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson unsuccessful.
Shaun Johnson from the sideline is unable to convert as it's wide of the posts.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-10
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Manu Vatuvei. Kick to come.
Manu Vatuvei has powered over the top of Josh Dugan in the eastern corner to post the Warriors second try of the night.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-10
Penalty to the Dragons as the Warriors run an obstruction play on the 4th tackle looking for the try line. A let off for the Dragons defence as they kick ahead and attack 30 metres off their own try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Penalty goal attempt by Gareth Widdop successful.
Gareth Widdop has extended the Dragons lead to 8 points as the Warriors conceded a penalty for laying in the ruck too long.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 14-6
Sam Tomkins kicks the ball dead as the Dragons placed a grubber kick in goal. Line drop out for the Warriors to give the Dragons a repeat set.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-6
Penalty to the Dragons, we have time here as Michael Witt is getting attention from the trainers. His knee was trapped under the body of Jacob Lillyman.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-6
Penalty to the Dragons as Jason Nightingale took a bomb kick well, but collected in the air by Manu Vatuvei. Dragons with the possession 30 metres out from their own line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Shaun Johnson with the conversion attempt from next to the uprights slots the extras to make the gap just 6 points.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-6
TRY NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Scored by Sam Tomkins. Kick to come.
Sam Tomkins has taken inside ball from Thomas Leulaui and bolts away from Nathan Green and Josh Dugan to stroll over under the posts. Brilliant running from the Warriors fullback to post the first try for the Kiwis.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-4
Shaun Johnson's kick on the last tackle was too long as Jason Nightingale watches it roll dead. 20 metre tap for the Dragons
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-0
Second half is UNDERWAY at Jubilee Oval as the Dragons lead the Warriors 12-0 as the Kiwis kick off.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Conversion attempt by Gareth Widdop successful.
Gareth Widdop with the conversion attempt from right beside the uprights slots the extras to make it a 12 point lead
St. George Illawarra Dragons 12-0
TRY ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Scored by Michael Cooper. Kick to come.
Michael Cooper claims his first NRL try as he charges through the Warriors defence, Mitch Rein provides the short pass from acting half. Brilliant work from the Dragons to single out Sam Tomkins and stroll over.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 10-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Conversion attempt by Gareth Widdop unsuccessful.
Gareth Widdop unable to convert from the sideline as he pushes the kick across the face of goal
St. George Illawarra Dragons 6-0
TRY ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Scored by Jason Nightingale. Kick to come.
Jason Nightingale gets the green lights as he dived over in the corner with an amazing piece of ariel skill to play the ball down.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 6-0
VIDEO REFEREE for the Jason Nightingale – This is amazing skill from the winger
St. George Illawarra Dragons 2-0
UNFORCED ERROR ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Jason Nightingale makes an unforced error.
Jason Nightingale has bombed a certain try as he carried the ball one-handed, Widdop's bomb was pin-point but the Warriors chases force him towards the sideline. Change over for the Warriors deep in their own half
St. George Illawarra Dragons 2-0
UNFORCED ERROR ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Mitch Rein makes an unforced error.
Mitch Rein took a dive towards the try line but as he reached out the Warriors tacklers put him off and the ball comes free. Scrum for the Warriors 10 metres off their own try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 2-0
Charlie Gubb is penalised for being inside the 10 metres, Dragons kick for the sideline and march up to the Warriors 30 metre line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 2-0
Shaun Johnson puts up a bomb on the last tackle for the Dragons, Josh Dugan pushes away from the defence but wrapped up. As he went to ground, Sam Tomkins went in with the knees and copped him in the head. No penalty comes as the Dragons come off their own try line.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 2-0
Penalty to the Dragons, Dan Hunt is penalised for a slow release in the ruck. Shaun Johnson kicks for the touchline to advance the Warriors up over the halfway line. Meanwhile, Dominique Peyroux has come off with a possible shoulder injury.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 2-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Penalty goal attempt by Gareth Widdop successful.
Gareth Widdop with the penalty goal attempt is successful as he nails the kick from 30 metres out from right in front of the posts.
St. George Illawarra Dragons 2-0
Penalty to the Dragons, their third of the game leading the count 3-1. They will take the penalty goal on offer.
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The Warriors unable to crack the Dragons line as the Warriors put on a scramble play, Nathan Friend kicks high to the corner of Brett Morris who took the bomb comfortably.
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ZERO TACKLE for the Warriors, but as Shaun Johnson gets running, the penalty comes for a slow release in the ruck. Johnson kicks for touch and the Warriors advance up to the half way line.
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Penalty to the Dragons as Jason Nightingale was put in a dangerous tackle by the Warriors. Quick tap taken and the Dragons march up over the 40 metre line.
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UNFORCED ERROR NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Thomas Leuluai makes an unforced error.
Nathan Friend unable to find Thomas Leuluai as he comes up with the first mistake for the Warriors. Dragons pack a scrum down 30 metres off their own try line.
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Gareth Widdop with a long kick from inside the 40 metres, unable to find the 20 metre line for a 40/20. The kick bounces out and a scrum packs 22 metres out from the Warriors line for the Kiwis.
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UNFORCED ERROR ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Trent Merrin makes an unforced error.
Trent Merrin unable to take the boot laces ball as Josh Dugan offloaded back middle field to Michael Witt, but Merrin left to clean up. Scrum for the Warriors 20 metres out from their own try line.
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Forward pass is called as Dane Nielsen shifted to his winger in David Fusitua. Warriors spreading looking to create the overlap on the western side, scrum packs for the Dragons 40 metres out from the Warriors try line.
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UNFORCED ERROR ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Ben Creagh makes an unforced error.
Ben Creagh unable to take the quick pass as the Dragons spread quickly across from Josh Dugan. It's been a quick paced attack so far, Johnson forces the shift play and the mistake comes. Scrum for the Warriors 30 metres off their own try line.
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First penalty of the game goes to the Dragons as Jake Friend holds down in the ruck. Michael Witt kicks for the sideline, the Dragons attack 15 metres short of the half way line.
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Kick from Shaun Johnson rolls dead on the last tackle, Dragons earn a zero tackle, 20 metre tap
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The Dragons set doesn't come off as it ends with a scrappy play as Gareth Widdop kicked for an unmarked Brett Morris but the ball collected by Sam Tomkins at the back.
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Incredible play from the Dragons, Josh Dugan cleaned up a grubber kick on the last tackle, he break free to link with Jason Nightingale who then provided an offload Nathan Green to charge over the halfway line. Dragons rolling now.
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Opening sets from both teams are controlled, completing through long kicks. End to end football after 2 minutes.
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We are UNDERWAY at Jubilee Oval as the Dragons kick off, the Warriors get first use of the ball.
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Welcome to Jubilee Oval for the first time in 2014 as the Dragons will look for redemption after thier last minute loss to the Melbourne Storm due to an error made by match officials. The NZ Warriors come to Kogarah looking to get another W in the win column. Stand by for kick off.
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LATE MAIL: Warriors – Jayson Bukuya has been ruled out which sees Sebastine Ikahihifo called into the starting side.
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LATE MAIL: Dragons – Nathan Green replaces Dylan Farrell who is out as he ruptured his pectoral muscle last weekend. Leeson Ah Mau starts in play of Joel Thompson who failed a concussion test. Jack de Belin shifts into the starting side, pushing Dan Hunt back to the bench
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Jared Maxwell, Chris James
Touch Judges: Paul Holland, Adam Reid
Video Referee: Chris Ward, Luke Patten
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (20)
Tries: Jason Nightingale, Michael Cooper, Josh Dugan
Field Goals:
Conversions: Gareth Widdop (2/3)
Penalty Goals: Gareth Widdop (2/2)
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS (10)
Tries: Sam Tomkins, Manu Vatuvei
Field Goals:
Conversions: Shaun Johnson (1/2)
Penalty Goals: