FULL TIME at Pirtek Stadium has seen the South Sydney Rabbitohs record a comfortable 32-12 victory over the Parramatta Eels.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-12
Penalty against Auva'a for holding down in the ruck. Eels with a long kick attacks 20 metres out from the Rabbitohs line
South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.
Issac Luke slots the conversion from right in front to make the lead 20 points.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-12
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Sam Burgess. Kick to come.
Sam Burgess steals a four-pointer as he darted out from dummy half to dive under the posts on last tackle.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-12
Chris Sandow has failed to come up with a successful short kick off and it's a penalty on half way for the Rabbitohs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 26-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.
Issac Luke from the sideline nails the conversion with a beautiful strike on the western sideline.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 26-12
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.
Alex Johnston races away again in similar fashion to his first try. Greg Inglis provides the long floating pass to his winger and he strolls over again
South Sydney Rabbitohs 24-12
Semi Radradra comes up with a brilliant catch and the Eels have possession but need points in the next two sets to be in this game with less than 10 minutes remaining.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-12
Sandow was taking out after the kick, but no penalty comes. 20m tap for Souths.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-12
Moimoi comes up with a catch on the last tackle kick deflection and the Eels march just shy of the half way line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-12
Time off, Junior Paulo is down after making contact with Issac Luke
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-12
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Dylan Walker unsuccessful.
Dylan Walker from next to the left upright fails to slot the conversion in place of Adam Reynolds
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-12
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Kyle Turner. Kick to come.
Kyle Turner gets GREEN LIGHTS as he jumped high to beat Vai Toutai to the kick from Luke Keary and the Rabbitohs extend their lead
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-12
VIDEO REFEREE for the Rabbitohs, Kyle Turner has come down off a Keary kick on last tackle.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-12
Great catch from Junior Paulo, Reynolds' last tackle kick was poor and the Eels with possession deep in their own half
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-12
Joseph Paulo has been placed on report for his high tackle on Tom Burgess. Souths attack 20 metres out
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-12
Almost a perfect attacking set from the Eels, Hayne with a grubber kick through on the last tackle but the ball just beating everyone dead. Souths with the 20m tap
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Chris Sandow successful.
Chris Sandow slots the conversion from beside the uprights to close the gap
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-12
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Joseph Paulo. Kick to come.
Joseph Paulo gets GREEN LIGHTS as the Eels jump on a kick from Norman to post their second try. Hayne onside and missed the catch from the kick.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-10
VIDEO REFEREE for the Eels, we have a TRY for Joseph Paulo. Looking at onside from Jarryd Hayne off the kick from Norman.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Time off, we have had a referee down in it all. Gavin Reynolds has fallen as Hayne was collected off the ball. Eels attack 10 metres out
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
NO TRY for Joe Picker, penalty to the Eels for an obstruction as George Burgess stopped in the line. Eels lucky to come away with possession there.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
54’ VIDEO REFEREE for the Rabbitohs, NO TRY for an obstruction. Picker the scorer as Burgess was used as obstruction runner.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Penalty to the Rabbitohs, “He isn’t scoring from two metres out” – Strip the call on Sam Burgess as he charges for the try line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Penalty to the Rabbitohs, too long in the ruck and the Eels back track to their 30 metre line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Adam Reynolds with the conversion attempt from next to the posts slots the extras
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.
Alex Johnston takes a floating pass and strolls over in the western sideline easily as the Eels defence folds into itself as the Rabbitohs spread wide through Sutton and Greg Inglis.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
Vai Toutai does well under pressure to take a bomb on the try line and remain in the field of play. Eels with possession 10 metres from their line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Semi Radradra has been trapped in goal after taking a bomb just in the field of play off the boot of Adam Reynolds. Line drop out for the Eels to give the Rabbitohs a repeat set.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Vai Toutai has NO TRY has he lost the ball over the try line as he dived over the western corner.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
VIDEO REFEREE for the Eels, Vai Toutai has NO TRY. Looking at grounding as he dived out off a Ryan Morgan shifting pass.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
No report for George Burgess as play continues from a penalty tap 10 metres out from the Rabbitohs try line for the Eels
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Chris Sandow has been hang out to dry. Penalty for a high tackle
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
INJURY CONCERN for Jarryd Hayne. Possible hip injury it seems after a heavy tackle
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Second half is a go! Dylan Walker kicks off and the Eels have possession 10 metres out from their own line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Second half about to get underway as the Rabbitohs exit the sheds, to be followed by the hosts the Eels.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
HALF TIME at Pirtek Stadium sees the Rabbitohs take a 10-6 lead over the Parramatta Eels into the sheds.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Adam Reynolds with a better strike of the ball than his first attempt from out wide of the posts
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Sam Burgess. Kick to come.
Sam Burgess takes on the Eels defence himself and strolls through the broken line to score the Rabbitohs second try easily.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 8-6
Chris Sandow was placed on report for the shoulder charge on Walker as he was on the ground.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Intercept by Souths and Dylan Walker streaks away but Hayne collects him. But we have a penalty for a shoulder charge.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
40/20 PARRAMATTA EELS
Chris Sandow kicks a 40/20.
Chris Sandow nails the 40/20 kick as Lote was well out of place, Eels on the attack 10 metres out
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Chris Sandow angles his kick over the sideline and the Rabbitohs once again will play the ball from a scrum deep in their own half
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Adam Reynolds' kick towards the posts is collected on the bounce by Hayne and the Eels bolt out of their red zone.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Bad to worse for the Eels, they concede the penalty following the mistake and the Rabbitohs attack 20 metres out
Parramatta Eels 6-4
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS
Ken Edwards makes an unforced error.
Ken Edwards comes up with a blind run and fails to come up with a grab and the Rabbitohs have possession.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Kick on the last tackle bounces over the sideline and the Rabbitohs have possession from a scrum 10 metres out from their own line.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful.
Adam Reynolds with the conversion attempt from the sideline on the western side fails to add the extras
Parramatta Eels 6-4
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Lote Tuqiri. Kick to come.
Lote Tuqiri finishes off a brilliant back line movement as the Rabbitohs draw in the Eels defence and the right side opens up for Lote to score. Luke, Inglis and Walker creating the overlap on the western sideline.
Parramatta Eels 6-4
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS
Joseph Paulo makes an unforced error.
Joseph Paulo jumps off the line to deflect a long pass down and the Rabbitohs have a scrum feed 10 metres out
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Issac Luke unable to get a play on the ball. Junior Paulo penalised for holding up the legs. Adam Reynolds takes the quick tap as the Rabbitohs attack 10 metre sout
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Greg Inglis positions himself perfectly in goal and takes the Chris Sandow last tackle kick easily to earn a 20 metre tap.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
ON REPORT: Lote Tuqiri is penalised for a crusher tackle on Jarryd Hayne. Penalty to the Eels sees them advance over half way
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Jason Clark with a brilliant slips catch of a chip cross kick from Sandow and the Rabbitohs again have possession in their red zone.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Chris Sandow's kick comes off the side of the boot and the ball is knocked down by Ryan Morgan and the Rabbitohs come up with possession deep in their own half
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Forward pass denies the Rabbitohs attack as Greg Inglis broke free of a tackle and looked to link from John Sutton. Scrum for the Eels in their own half
Parramatta Eels 6-0
John Sutton from inside the 40 metre line and it's taken easily by Hayne at the back and the Eels return to their own 40 metre line to start their set.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
INJURY for Souths: Ben Lowe has come off with possible concussion and has blood on his face. George Burgess has replaced him on the field.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS
Conversion attempt by Chris Sandow successful.
Chris Sandow has slot the conversion attempt and the Eels jump ahead.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS
Scored by Tepai Moeroa. Kick to come.
Tepai Moeroa just surges through the Souths defence off a beautiful short pass from Corey Norman and the Eels strike first points
Parramatta Eels 4-0
Dylan Walker gives up a penalty for a slow release in the ruck. Eels kick for touch and the Eels attack 15 metres out
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Sam Burgess is grabbing at his upper body after reaching for a Reynolds kick but his efforts are missed and it's a 20m tap for the Eels.
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Tepai Moeroa concedes the Eels first penalty for a hold down in the ruck. The count is 1-all now as the kick for touch goes a long way down field to give the Rabbitohs a shot 20 metres out
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First penalty of the game to the Eels, Lote Tuqiri concedes the penalty for a second effort in the tackle. Eels kick for touch and march up to half way
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Dylan Walker dives for the try line on last tackle but it's stopped by the Eels goal line defence. Change over inside the Eels red zone.
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Messy end to the set from the Eels, the ball ends over the sideline. Scrum for the Rabbitohs just on the half way line.
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We are UNDERWAY at Pirtek Stadium after a tribute to Alex McKinnon and a moment's silence for those lost in the horrible crash of MH17. The Eels kick off to give the Rabbitohs first use of the ball.
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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's LIVE coverage from Parramatta as the NRL kicks off Rise for Alex Round as the League community rallies behind young Knight, Alex McKinnon. The NRL is supporting the Alex McKinnon foundation by donating $1 for every fans who attends a match this weekend. The support for Alex has been incredible as he continues on his long path to recovery.
Tonight both fullbacks in Greg Inglis and Jarryd Hayne will honour Alex by wearing Jersey 16.
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FULL TIME in Holden Cup, Under 20s, has seen the Eels belt the Rabbitohs 40-26. NRL kick off is slated for just after 7:40pm
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LATE MAIL: Parramatta – Jarryd Hayne joins his opposition fullback in wearing jersey 16 as the NRL hosts #RiseForAlex Round this weekend. A change for the Eels on their bench with Ben Smith promoted replacing Mitchell Allgood
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LATE MAIL: South Sydney – Greg Inglis wears the 16 jersey tonight in honour of Alex McKinnon. Joel Reddy, Luke Burgess and Apisai Koroisau drop off the bench.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Jared Maxwell, Gavin Reynolds
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, David Munro
Video Referee: Steve Clark, Luke Patten
PARRAMATTA EELS (12)
Tries: Tepai Moeroa, Joseph Paulo
Field Goals:
Conversions: Chris Sandow (2/2)
Penalty Goals:
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (32)
Tries: Lote Tuqiri, Sam Burgess (2), Alex Johnston (2), Kyle Turner
Field Goals:
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (2/3), Dylan Walker (0/1), Issac Luke (2/2)
Penalty Goals: