FULLTIME and the Dragons are into the 2019 NRLW Grand Final, downing the Roosters by eight points.
Studdon misses a field goal on the siren.
A bit of a scrappy finish after an enterprising first 40-odd minutes - the Dragons have possession inside the final minute.
Studdon nails a penalty goal to just about seal the match for the Red V, who will head into the NRLW Grand Final next weekend!
Dragons force a line drop-out as they look to close out this game and secure a Grand Final berth.
A Roosters error coming from their own end and things are looking more promising for the Dragons now as we edge inside the final ten minutes.
The Roosters almost do it but there's a knock on from an aerial contest. Dragons get it back.
Roosters with some attacking footy now, and the Dragons give them a repeat set after a failed strip.
Studdon hits the post despite a relatively easy kick, and the Dragons get the ball back immediately and go on the attack.
Roosters penalised for a high tackle and there's another set coming up in attack here for the Dragons.
Roosters penalised from the kickoff for an offside player. Dragons with a good chance here.
Studdon resumes kicking duties and adds the extras from in front.
Sergis takes an effortless intercept and puts on the afterburners to score an 85m-try - her second of the match.
Dibb makes no mistake to level the scores once more.
Ruan Sims scores in her farewell game! Big bustling run off a short ball close to the line!
Back underway at Leichhardt. Roosters first with it this time.
That is HALFTIME at Leichhardt Oval - the Dragons lead by six and are on track for their first NRLW Grand Final appearance.
Tungai is unable to convert her own try from the touchline - it falls just short.
Tungai goes over out wide from a great bit of lateral movement to the right.
Bunker for another possible Dragons try. Checking grounding and touchline.
Studdon kicks it truly to put the Red V ahead for the first time today!
Big gap and Penitani bursts through for the Dragons to level the scores before halftime!
Dibb's skewed that kick so the lead is four.
Shanice Parker breaks up the middle to get the Roosters into a good position before the Roosters use the numbers to the right and Bobbi Law scores the Roosters second - in her debut game!
Leather perfect two points from Studdon. Scores level.
One-on-one strip and BOOM! Jess Sergis with a superb try after raking the ball from Isabelle Kelly.
Dibb converts for a six point Roosters lead.
Mel Howard gets the opening try for the Tricolours! Great upfield surge from Corban McGregor and the Roosters capitalise!
Bunker again - NO TRY again as there was a knock on in the lead up. Shaylee Bent looked to have scored, but Shakiah Tungai had made an error in the contest prior.
No try and the Dragons have a 20m restart, rolling up field. They pick up a penalty 3 tackles in to boot, and will now have a full set inside Roosters' territory.
To the Bunker for a possible for a Roosters no try. Checking grounding - looks to be held up.
Intercept! The Roosters are away but dragged down 30m out from the Saints' line.
First error from the Roosters and the Dragons go on the attack from 40m out.
We're underway, Kasey Badger getting proceedings underway with the whistle, the Roosters kicking off and the Dragons in possession first.
There's a bit more feeling in this one too - Roosters prop Ruan Sims is playing her last game after announcing her retirement in recent weeks.
Leichhardt Oval hosts the last of six regular season games for the 2019 NRLW season - this one is the Dragons against the Roosters, with a fairly simple equation when it comes to Grand Final qualification. A win for the Dragons will see them through to face the Broncos in next Sunday's decider, while the Roosters winning will send the Warriors through as Brisbane's opponent.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Kasey Badger, Daniel Schwass
Touch Judges: Mitchell Currie, Karra-lee Nolan
Video Referee: Henry Perenara, Beau Scott
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (24)
Tries: Jessica Sergis (2), Tiana Penitani, Shakiah Tungai
Field Goals: Maddie Studdon (0/1)
Conversions: Maddie Studdon (3/3), Shakiah Tungai (0/1)
Penalty Goals: Maddie Studdon (1/2)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (16)
Tries: Melanie Howard, Bobbi Law, Ruan Sims
Field Goals:
Conversions: Kirra Dibb (2/3)
Penalty Goals: