Full Time
80:00
3:00pm Sat March 12, 2022
Round 1 - Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park / Gadigal - Crowd: 14710
80min

FULLTIME! Newcastle Knights with the ambush as they defeat the Roosters 20-6.

79min

He might've had a successful challenge but he also dropped the ball.

79min

Lindsay Collins didn't get the memo that it was last tackle. He took a hit up and it is a changeover. CHALLENGE from Collins right away. It is touched by Leo Thompson. SUCCESSFUL.

78min

Conversion: Roosters
Attempted by Sam Walker.

Sam Walker from the sideline. Fades it wide.

Knights lead Roosters 6 - 20 Knights
78min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Paul Momirovski. Kick to come.

Some consolation for the Roosters! The cross kick is spilled and Momirovski slams it down.

Knights lead Roosters 6 - 20 Knights
75min

Clifford from the right sideline this time. It fades wide.

73min

Try: Knights
Scored by Dominic Young. Kick to come.

NEWCASTLE WILL WIN! Adam Clune broke away down the left side before he was tackle. Knights spread it right and Dom Young with an athletic finish.

Knights lead Roosters 2 - 20 Knights
70min

Roosters tried to send Daniel Tupou into the corner but he is taken over the sideline by Dom Young!

69min

Oh dear. Kicked out on the full.

68min

Ponga driven back after latching onto a kick. Dropout incoming. The points need to come soon for the Roosters.

65min

Pinpoint kick from Clifford. It trapped Momoirovski right on the line then he is driven back in-goal.

63min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Another piggyback for them.

61min

Roosters stretched it from sideline to sideline without much threat. Daniel Tupou is hammered over the whitewash by Dom Young.

60min

Phoenix Crossland is sent to the SIN BIN for the interference. Roosters with a big chance here.

60min

Checking for a PENALTY TRY! Walker kicks for his halves partner who is interfered with. Crossland was the guilty party for the Knights. It won't be a PENALTY TRY but it will be a PENALTY.

57min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Jake Clifford.

Clifford pilots over his own conversion.

Knights lead Roosters 2 - 16 Knights
56min

Try: Knights
Scored by Jake Clifford. Kick to come.

Jake Clifford picks up the scraps and streaks away. Roosters are in disarray.

Knights lead Roosters 2 - 14 Knights
54min

Bradman Best drops it after a touchback from Tuala.

53min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Drew Hutchinson on and gives away a penalty.

53min

Keary now has dropped it. CHALLENGE from the Roosters. It will be SUCCESSFUL. Keary did lose it but regathered before anyone else touched it.

50min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! They are right on top here.

46min

It doesn't seem to be clicking for the Roosters today. Angus Crichton tries to find some space on the edge but is taken over the sideline.

42min

Dane Gagai just strode down the right sideline and tried to position Kurt Mann inside but the lock drops it.

40min

Here we go for the second half! Can the Knights hold on? or will the Roosters be crowing at full-time.

40min

Penalty Goal: Roosters
Kicked by Sam Walker.

Sam Walker puts the Roosters on the board. HALFTIME.

Knights lead Roosters 2 - 10 Knights
40min

PENALTY ROOSTERS! They will get some points.

37min

PENALTY ROOSTERS! Joey Manu hit in the air.

36min

Ponga now takes a kick and traps Tupou. Dropout.

34min

Conversion: Knights
Attempted by Jake Clifford.

Clifford from the sideline. Misses.

Knights lead Roosters 0 - 10 Knights
33min

Try: Knights
Scored by Enari Tuala. Kick to come.

Knights have done it again! They went left where Bradman Best took on the line and flicked it out for Enari Tuala to stroll in.

Knights lead Roosters 0 - 10 Knights
32min

JWH put on his backside without the ball also staying with him.

31min

Double jeopardy for the Knights! Clifford's kick goes dead then Frizell gives away a penalty.

29min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Leg pull.

28min

Lachlan Fitzgibbon had eyes for the tryline. He split the defenders but is wrapped up by Tedesco. It is another soft kick from Kurt Mann though.

26min

Oh dear. Roosters got a six again but Connor Watson has a small bobble.

25min

Radley is also on report for the tackle.

23min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Another easy piggyback.

23min

Victor might have inflicted some damage on himself. He was trying to put a shot on Clifford and might have hit the shoulder of the attacker.

21min

Mitch Barnett spills it in the middle of the park.

20min

Billy Smith was crunched in a tackle and loses it.

18min

Roosters starting to pile on a bit of pressure here. From the error they have attacked both sides of the ruck and forced a line dropout.

16min

Ponga creates some space but the pass goes to ground through Fitzgibbon.

15min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Jake Clifford.

Clifford raises the flags.

Knights lead Roosters 0 - 6 Knights
15min

Try: Knights
Scored by Dane Gagai. Kick to come.

Wow! The ball took a spin which fooled Tedesco then it fell into the lap of Dane Gagai who strolls over.

Knights lead Roosters 0 - 4 Knights
10min

RED LIGHTS.. NO TRY! The bunker got involved and it was ruled interference. PENALTY KNIGHTS!

6min

PENALTY KNIGHTS! Easy piggyback for the Knights from their own area.

5min

PENALTY ROOSTERS! Mann pinged for offside.

3min

Knights with an early chance after a Roosters error. Mann puts in a soft kick that is easily taken.

1min

Both teams got through their first sets without any hassle.

KICK-OFF! Here we go!

Both sides are on the field here at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground! Roosters in their typical tri-colours while the Knights are wearing their white away jersey. Kick-off is imminent.

Our first Super Saturday of the year is about to kick off! The highly touted Sydney Roosters take on the Newcastle Knights in an intriguing contest.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Gerard Sutton

Touch Judges: Jon Stone, Phil Henderson

Video Referee: Alan Shortall

SYDNEY ROOSTERS (6)
Tries: Paul Momirovski
Conversions: Sam Walker (0/1)
Penalty Goals: Sam Walker (1/1)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (20)
Tries: Dane Gagai, Jake Clifford, Enari Tuala, Dominic Young
Conversions: Jake Clifford (2/3)