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FULL TIME: The South Sydney Rabbitohs overpowered competition leaders the Sea Eagles to claim a 23-4 victory at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground

South Sydney Rabbitohs 23-4

Penalty to the Rabbitohs, Jesse Sene-Lefao crowding the ruck following James Hasson kicked downfield after a push in the ruck. Souths attack 40 metres out.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Sam Burgess bolts up and takes down Lyon who soccered ahead... but it all ends with a knock on. Scrum for the Sea Eagles.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Adam Reynolds' short grubber kick is collected up at the mouth of the posts but Manly are forced back in goal. Line drop out and repeat set for the Rabbitohs.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Penalty goes to the Rabbitohs, they attack on half way

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Jason King having words with George Burgess, as too Jamie Lyon and McQueen making friends...

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

DCE puts in a short kick but it's all over for the Sea Eagles as Issac Luke takes possession deep in their own half.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Cherry-Evans is forced over the sideline in a monster tackle, Souths will pack a scrum 30 metres out from the Manly try line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

VIDEO REFEREE for the Rabbitohs, Kirisome Auva'a is the scorer. Looking at onside from the kick off the boot of Dylan Walker.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Sam Burgess cracks the defence and bolts 40 metres downfield before meeting Brett Stewart in defence. Souths attack 20 metres out

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Another set of six for the Rabbitohs via a line drop out as DCE grounds the ball in goal.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

ON REPORT goes Josh Starling for a crusher tackle on Luke Keary, penalty gives the Rabbitohs possession 10 metres out.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Time off here for a possible crusher tackle on Luke Keary from Josh Starling.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Forward pass denies the Sea Eagles again as they broke free of the defence through Jorge Taufua and Tom Symonds. Unlucky as they rushed the play in broken play. Scrum Souths 20 metres off their own line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Incredible passage of play from the Sea Eagles but their last tackle options missing, the play broke down as Lote forced the attack to compress at the death. Souths with possession.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

South Sydney defence is brilliant as the Sea Eagles are trapped in their 10 metre zone. Manly out on their feet.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

DCE manages to get a stabbing kick on last tackle as the Sea Eagles last tackle option failed again. Greg Inglis cleans up in goal to return back into the field of play

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Scrum packs for the Sea Eagles as DCE feeds it following a mistake from the Rabbitohs.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

FALCON! DCE provides a face ball to Horo and it's still possession for the Sea Eagles.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

NO TRY and it's RED LIGHTS for Chris McQueen as he knocked on in goal, Sea Eagles 20 metre tap as a result.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

VIDEO REFEREE for the Rabbitohs, NO TRY for Chris McQueens. Looks to be a knock on in goal as he looked to dive on the loose ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Once again poor play from the Manly side, Kirisome Auva'a cleans up and the Rabbitohs have possession.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Incredible passage of play from the Sea Eagles, Lyon kicking long down field from the base of the scrum, Stewart gets the bounce and the Sea Eagles have possession 10 metres out

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Strip ruled and it’s a line drop out for the Sea Eagles. Repeat set for the Rabbitohs... Ben Cummins seems to have got that one wrong.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Second half is UNDERWAY here at the Cricket ground as the Sea Eagles kick off

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

HALF TIME at the Sydney Cricket Ground sees the Rabbitohs in control with brilliant defence leading the Sea Eagles 12-4.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Brett Stewart delays his pass wide to Peta Hiku and the gap closes as the Rabbitohs defence compresses. Change over for the Rabbitohs

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Penalty against Issac Luke and Luke Keary. Kick for touch gives the Sea Eagles possession on half way

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Forward pass denies the Sea Eagles as Brett Stewart floats the Steeden to his winger in Peta Hiku.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Rabbitohs through Ben Te'o concede a penalty with a hold down in the ruck. The Sea Eagles kick ahead and attack 10 metres inside the Rabbitohs half.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Penalty to the Rabbitohs, offside is the call. Souths attack 10 metres out

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Luke Keary stabs a kick through the line after Chris McQueen contested the jump of the ball and almost set up his wingers for points. Sea Eagles with the change over.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Kick rolls dead off the Rabbitohs come up with a 20 metre tap

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Ben Te'o penalised for holding in the ruck too long after the held call. Sea Eagles come up with a touch finder which gives them a full set 40 metres out from the Rabbitohs try line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Brett Stewart manages to clean up a short grubber kick off the boot of Adam Reynolds. Manly with the ball deep in their own half

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Lote Tuqiri catches the markers offside as he charged into the defence. Penalty gives the Rabbitohs possession on half way

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Souths lost their way in attack as they tried to offload continuously believing it was last tackle, the messy play sees Manly come up with possession

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Cherry-Evans rolls a kick long and it's too much, 20 metre tap for the Rabbitohs.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Issac Luke fires a kick downfield on the end of the set, taken by Brett Stewart who was met by the chasers in Kirisome Auva'a at the 10 metre line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

VIDEO REFEREE for the Rabbitohs, Kyle Turner has a TRY. Looking at obstruction as David Tyrrell when through the line.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

Penalty goes to the Rabbitohs as Issac Luke catches the markers offside in Matt Ballin and Cherry-Evans. Souths advance to 30 metres out from the Sea Eagles try line.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

First penalty to the Rabbitohs, Tom Symonds holding down in the ruck too long. Kick for touch comes and the Rabbitohs march up to their 30 metre line.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

Great catch from Greg Inglis on the end of the set. Meanwhile Steve Matai has come off the field for the Sea Eagles, Symonds shifts to the centre position.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

Penalty to the Sea Eagles, meanwhile Steve Matai is down after taking heavy contact in a multi-man tackle. DCE finds the sideline and Manly attack 10 metres out

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Adam Reynolds kicks down long mid-set and Peta Hiku returns possession back to his own 30 metre line to start the set for the Sea Eagles.

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Cherry-Evans completes the first set with a towering kick, it's taken by Greg Inglis easily on the try line.

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We are UNDERWAY here at the SCG as Rabbitohs kicks off, Brenton Lawrence takes the first hit up for the Sea Eagles

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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited.com's LIVE coverage from the traditional home of Rugby League in Sydney as the Rabbitohs host the Sea Eagles at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground. Many are touting this game as a Grand Final preview as this top of the table clash between 1st and 2nd plays out with just 5 rounds remaining.

Sam Burgess is a big inclusion for the Rabbitohs after being sidelined by a shoulder injury. Meanwhile for Manly, they retain some strike power on the wing with Jorge Taufua cleared to play. Kick off is slated for 7:45pm

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FULL TIME in Holden Cup, Under 20s action – South Sydney have fought off the Sea Eagles, 28-14 after three players were sin binned for throwing punches.

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LATE MAIL: Manly Sea Eagles – No changes for the visitors to the SCG tonight, 1-17.

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LATE MAIL: South Sydney – Sam Burgess has overcome injury to take his place in the starting side. Luke Burgess, Bryson Goodwin and Joe Picker drop of the extended bench to give Souths a 1-17 starting side.

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