Full Time
80:00
7:55pm Fri September 2, 2022
Round 25 - Allianz Stadium, Moore Park / Gadigal - Crowd: 41906
80min

That's all. Roosters win, Souths lose at the opening of Allianz.

79min

Late penalty for the Bunnies for a high tackle, but it won't be enough.

78min

Kodi fails to find touch from the subsequent penalty! Roosters off the hook and that's the game!

77min

Johnston with a breakaway and Nat Butcher holds on a touch too long. Atkins marches him for a sin bin as well.

77min

Johnston with a breakaway and Butcher holds on a touch too long. Atkins marches him for a sin bin as well.

76min

Defence wins the day for the Tricolours and now there's a penalty against the Bunnies.

74min

Momirovski prevents a Rabbitohs try down the left edge, but the pressure remains. Bunnies scrum.

73min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Attempted by Isaiah Tass.

Tass assumes kicking duties... his first attempt of 2022 and he's pushed it right.

Roosters lead Roosters 26 - 16 Rabbitohs
72min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Taane Milne. Kick to come.

Souths with a break through Walker then the numbers to the right on the next play and Milne gets the try. A man down but... still in this?

Roosters lead Roosters 26 - 16 Rabbitohs
70min

Latrell is given his marching orders by the refere. Ten in the bin for a professional foul. He is able to return with 7 seconds left... but does he bother?

67min

More repeat action for the Roosters, but it comes to an end after a forward pass.

66min

CAPTAINS CHALLENGE - successful from the Roosters. They claim Keary was taken out in a chase for the ball and the Bunker agrees. No sin bin though, just a penalty. A try here and it's game over.

64min

A settled period of play, the Roosters remain on top - Souths really need a try in the next couple of minutes to be any chance.

59min

HUGE moment for the Roosters - Joey Manu going off with a calf injury.

58min

One play later the Roosters cough it up.

57min

Keaon Koloamatangi loses it... Roosters huge chance now...

56min

TEDESCO breaks up the guts but Mitchell comes across in cover and the cover defence takes care of him. Next play it goes wide to Naiqama who bottles it.

54min

Challenge UNSUCCESSFUL but without conslusive evidence so they retain the challenge. Roosters ball as per original decision.

54min

CAPTAINS CHALLENGE. Roosters awarded a handover, but Mitchell challenges it.

53min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Kicked by Latrell Mitchell.

Somehow... somehow... Latrell bends that one back in!

Roosters lead Roosters 26 - 12 Rabbitohs
53min

We're with the Bunker for a possible Souths no try to Taane Milne.

51min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Taane Milne. Kick to come.

HE'S DONE IT! Millimetres in it but he's grounded it - JUST - inside the corner post. He's stayed in along the way too. Superb from Taane Milne.

Roosters lead Roosters 26 - 10 Rabbitohs
46min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Sam Walker.

Walker converts. A reminder, if the Roosters put the foot down and manage a record breaking 57+ point win, they jump the Storm into fifth...

Roosters lead Roosters 26 - 6 Rabbitohs
45min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Egan Butcher. Kick to come.

Butcher carves them up through the guts. Superb ball finds him on the chest and he powers his way over.

Roosters lead Roosters 24 - 6 Rabbitohs
44min

Time off and a penalty to the Roosters. Sele on report for a dangerous tackle, Roosters attack.

41min

We back, fam. Souths first use for the second half.

40min

HT // No dice for South Sydney as we go to the break. Sydney Roosters by fourteen at halftime.

39min

A late penalty just before the break for the Bunnies after a high shot. One last roll of the dice before change of ends.

37min

Souths get a penalty off a Roosters shepherd and have an opportunity to climb back into the contest before HT.

33min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Sam Walker.

Converts. Walker moves to 207, a point ahead of Valentine Holmes. He now sits first for NRL points this season.

Roosters lead Roosters 20 - 6 Rabbitohs
31min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Sam Walker. Kick to come.

Tri-colours, tri-tries! Walker kicks a grubber for himself and with Mitchell in the line, Walker is first to it. Superb indivudal brilliance.

Roosters lead Roosters 18 - 6 Rabbitohs
30min

Another short drop out penalty for the Roosters, Latrell's effort not making the 10. This time they'll take the tap and go for the try.

30min

Tricolours repeat set.

29min

Momentum slowly swinging back to the hosts - Roosters now attack.

27min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Kicked by Latrell Mitchell.

Trell Mit adds the two from in front.

Roosters lead Roosters 14 - 6 Rabbitohs
27min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Peter Mamouzelos. Kick to come.

Mamouzelos has scored!

Roosters lead Roosters 14 - 4 Rabbitohs
26min

Mamouzelos capitalises off a cheeky Mitchell kick! Bunker is reviewing it... Souths try?

25min

Souths with their first meaningful attack in some time...

23min

During Walker's conversion, Siliva Havili has gone off for a HIA. Falling apart for the Bunnies just over a quarter into the contest.

22min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Sam Walker.

Walker has no trouble converting the Tedesco try.

Roosters lead Roosters 14 - 0 Rabbitohs
21min

Try: Roosters
Scored by James Tedesco. Kick to come.

TEDDY GETS THE SECOND! Keary blazes into a gap and finds Tedesco inside and that's another Tricolours try.

Roosters lead Roosters 12 - 0 Rabbitohs
20min

Time off with Siliva Havili groggy after a big tackle. Replays show no issue we can see, should be play on.

17min

Penalty Goal: Roosters
Kicked by Sam Walker.

Souths forced into a dropout and Latrell's effort doesn't go 10m. Easy penalty in front for the Tricolours from in front and Walker slots it without issue.

Roosters lead Roosters 8 - 0 Rabbitohs
13min

Cameron Murray won't return, he's failed his HIA.

12min

Souths claiming a try through Keaon Koloamatangi but there's a clear obstruction in the lead-up - the Bunker reviews it and denies the try. Roosters penalty.

11min

Souths with a penalty after Siosiua Taukeiaho catches Isaiah Tass high.

8min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Sam Walker.

From a wide angle, Walker has nailed it! First NRL Mens conversion at Allianz V2!

Roosters lead Roosters 6 - 0 Rabbitohs
7min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Angus Crichton. Kick to come.

ANGUS GOES OVER! FIRST NRL MENS TRY AT THE NEW VENUE - AGAINST HIS FORMER CLUB!

Roosters lead Roosters 4 - 0 Rabbitohs
6min

Time off briefly with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves being seen in backplay for blood on his face.

5min

The Roosters are GANGING UP on Latrell Mitchell and this time they've dragged him back in goal. Huge.

3min

Souths with the first penalty of the night. They get a good jump into the opposition half.

1min

Clock already stopped. Cameron Murray going off for a HIA after some heavy contact.

1min

GAME ON. Roosters have first use at the new venue.

Souths come out a a chorus of boos. The Roosters follow to a rousing cheer and a light show. Teams ready.

A quick squiz at team news. Roosters have opted to pull Joseph Suaalii out of the lineup, with Naiqama joining the side on the wing. Gildart replaces Baker on the bench. Souths have one change with Nikorima replacing Chee Kam on the bench.

New venue. Old rivalry. Let's get it ON.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Grant Atkins

Touch Judges: Phil Henderson, Drew Oultram

Video Referee: Ashley Klein

SYDNEY ROOSTERS (26)
Tries: Angus Crichton, Sam Walker, James Tedesco, Egan Butcher
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Sam Walker (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Sam Walker (1/1)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (16)
Tries: Peter Mamouzelos, Taane Milne (2)
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Latrell Mitchell (2/2), Isaiah Tass (0/1)
Penalty Goals: