The defending premiers have returned to winning ways in a see-sawing contest against a much improved Sharks outfit.
Thanks for joining us and have a very Happy Easter folks.
Stay tuned for the match report coming soon..
Sydney Roosters 24-18
Maloney drills it into touch & the Sharks cant pack the scrum in time.
Sydney Roosters 24-18
Plenty of passes thrown in that set as Sharks search for the opening, but it doesn't come
Sydney Roosters 24-18
NO TRY. Penalty Sharks after SKD was offside from a Jennings touch of the ball
Sydney Roosters 24-18
VIDEO REF for a possible Roosters try...
Sydney Roosters 24-18
Carney chips over the top but u can put Minichiello in the slips because that was a blinder!
Sydney Roosters 24-18
Maloney grubber roles dead, another 20m tap for the Sharks
Sydney Roosters 24-18
Sharks kick at the end of their set but Mini catches it & brings it back
Sydney Roosters 24-18
Roosters complete their set
Sydney Roosters 24-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney hits it sweetly from the sideline
Sydney Roosters 24-18
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Kick to come.
SKD crosses after Pearce backed up his own bomb to regather the ball and put Jennings into space who set up his winger nicely
Sydney Roosters 22-18
Carney kick bounces up for Minichiello to bring it back
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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Gordon adds the 2 & were level again!
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TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Sosaia Feki. Kick to come.
The Sharks have gone 80m to score from a quick 20m tap. Wright spread it left for young Leutele who put on a nice move to send Feki down the sideline
Sydney Roosters 18-16
Roosters rubber goes dead
Sydney Roosters 18-12
Maloney forces a dropout with a neat grubber off the inside of his boot
Sydney Roosters 18-12
Maloney chips into the corner again for the Sharks to work it out from deep in their half
Sydney Roosters 18-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney adds the 2 points from in front
Sydney Roosters 18-12
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Kick to come.
SKD races the length after bursting onto a Carney cross field kick
Sydney Roosters 16-12
Sharks penalty...they have it 25m out from Roosters line...
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Boyd Cordner makes an unforced error.
Cordner was ruled to have knocked on a Roosters bomb
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A Sharks offload hits the deck and the Roosters come up with it
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SKD bursts down the left but a one on one strip sees Wright burst back downfield
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Friend chips to the corner to trap Gordon 5 out from his line
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Roosters getting the better of the yardage battle at the moment, both teams competing hard though
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bit of push & shove between Nuuasala and Vave
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Anthony Minichiello makes an unforced error.
Mini didn't play the ball correctly. sharks ball 40 out from Roosters line
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SBW strips it out of Gordon's arms and dives over, but he knocked on in doing so
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Repeat set for the Roosters after some enterprising attack took them upfield
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Kenny Dowall defuses the cross field kick
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Heighington bursts through, Sharks on the attack
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Sharks consolidate their points completed their set, Minichiello defuses the bomb on the last
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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Gordon pilots it over from close range
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TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Wade Graham. Kick to come.
And the try has been awarded. We have a ball game on our hands tonight!
Sydney Roosters 12-10
VIDEO REF for a possible Sharks try...Ayshford made a bust down the right and they immediately spread it left for Wade Graham to crash over...
Sydney Roosters 12-6
A big 1st set from the Roosters making 80m but the bomb from Pearce bounces dead
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Were back underway and the Roosters bring it back through Liu
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Halftime at Remondis and the Roosters take a 6 point lead into the sheds. They have made big metres with the ball in hand, but some unforced errors are hurting them at the end of their sets lacking the polish they displayed all last year. A much improved effort from the Sharks tonight so far with Gallen leading the way with some bustling runs. They also will be looking to finish off their attacking raids after a number of chances went begging.
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Graham defuses a Roosters bomb on the last
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Sharks kick goes dead, 20m tap for the Roosters
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Sharks hang on with some brave defence. They will work it out from their own line
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Roosters scrum 10 out from sharks line...
Sydney Roosters 12-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Sosaia Feki makes an unforced error.
Feki rules to have knocked on after a high bomb from Pearce
Sydney Roosters 12-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Sam Tagataese makes an unforced error.
big Sam knocks it on running onto a short ball from Carney
Sydney Roosters 12-6
PENALTY Sharks, Gallen takes the quick tap
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Graham forces a repeat set for the Sharks
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Gordon goes through off a nice inside ball from Gallen
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Sharks go close a couple of times but Roosters hang on
Sydney Roosters 12-6
PENALTY Sharks, 10 out from the line..
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Intercept from Wright and the Sharks are on the charge
Sydney Roosters 12-6
Penalty Roosters. They have it on the halfway line
Sydney Roosters 12-6
UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
John Morris makes an unforced error.
Morris puts down a tough chance from Gordon
Sydney Roosters 12-6
knock on from Minichiello and the Sharks have it 30 out from Roosters line
Sydney Roosters 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney converts his own try from in front
Sydney Roosters 12-6
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by James Maloney. Kick to come.
try awarded to Maloney after backing up an amazing run from Tuivasa -Sheck
Sydney Roosters 10-6
VIDEO REF for a possible Roosters try. Carney previously tries a chip and chase, but the Roosters come up with it and run 70m
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Jono Wright defuses a Pearce bomb 10 out from his own line
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Carney kicks low and Tuivasa-Sheck brings it back in good field position
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Roosters consolidate their points with a solid set.
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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
Maloney levels the scores
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TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Boyd Cordner. Kick to come.
Cordner hits back running onto a Tuivasa-Sheck pass to score
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-4
Repeat set for the Roosters after Jake Friend forces a line drop out with a well weighted grubber
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
Some big charges from the skipper Gallen leading his team from the front
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Conversion attempt by Michael Gordon successful.
Gordon hits it sweetly from out wide to add the extras
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0
TRY CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Scored by Ricky Leutele. Kick to come.
Leutele scores 1st points after going 45m to score after a nice palm on SBW!
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0
NO TRY, Minichiello cant quite get to the ball before it rolls dead off a Pearce grubber
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VIDEO REF for a possible Roosters try...
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Roosters ball 30 out
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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Todd Carney makes an unforced error.
Carney goes for the intercept but couldn't hang onto the ball
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Todd Carney grubber roles dead
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Sam Moa makes an unforced error.
Moa spills the ball after some heavy contact from John Morris front on
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Pearce coughs it up trying to offload, Sharks ball
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penalty against Gibbs for holding down too long. Roosters on the attack 10 out from Sharks line
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UNFORCED ERROR CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
Sosaia Feki makes an unforced error.
Feki puts it down & Roosters have a scrum 10 out from their line
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Michael Jennings makes an unforced error.
Jennings knock on after Carney bursts through & offloads
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PENALTY against SBW. Sharks have the ball 30 out
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Sharks have defused a Roosters bomb on the last
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Roosters make a break through Guerra and is brought down just short of the line
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And were under way with the Sharks getting 1st use
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Welcome to coverage of this Easter Saturday clash from Remondis Stadium between the Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters. The Sharks have received an early Easter present welcoming back inspirational leader Paul Gallen. Both teams will be desperate for a much needed win tonight, the Sharks looking for just their second of the year and the Roosters looking to bounce back from 3 straight losses.
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LATE MAIL: Sydney Roosters – Daniel Tupou has been ruled out due to tightness from training during the week. Shaun Kenny-Dowall shifts to the wing. Mitchell Aubusson comes into the starting side at centre.
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LATE MAIL: Cronulla Sharks – Paul Gallen returns to the Sharks after being sidelined with injury. Chris Heighington shifts to the bench which sees Tinirau Arona start at lock forward. Michael Lichaa returns to the side after being dumped to the NSW Cup after reportedly signing with the Bulldogs for 2015 and beyond.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Henry Perenara, Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Dan Eastwood, Michael Wise
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Steve Folkes
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (18)
Tries: Ricky Leutele, Wade Graham, Sosaia Feki
Field Goals:
Conversions: Michael Gordon (3/3)
Penalty Goals:
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (24)
Tries: Boyd Cordner, James Maloney, Shaun Kenny-Dowall (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (4/4)
Penalty Goals: