Full Time
70:00
5:40pm Fri September 2, 2022
Round 3 - Allianz Stadium, Moore Park / Gadigal
70min

Conversion: Roosters
Attempted by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara misses the conversion and it's full time as the Roosters take the 34-6 victory

Roosters lead Roosters 34 - 6 Dragons
69min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Jocelyn Kelleher. Kick to come.

Jocelyn Kelleher has a double all started by the run through the middle from Sam Bremner on the play before but then the Roosters seem to have double the numbers on the outside and Kelleher has two for the night

Roosters lead Roosters 34 - 6 Dragons
67min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara converts again from close range

Roosters lead Roosters 30 - 6 Dragons
65min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Otesa Pule. Kick to come.

Otesa Pule has her first try in the NRLW as Raecene McGregor goes out the back with the eyes but goes short to Otesa Pule with the no look path and the Roosters are in again

Roosters lead Roosters 28 - 6 Dragons
64min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara converts from close range

Roosters lead Roosters 24 - 6 Dragons
63min

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

Sam Bremner steps up as Olivia Kernick goes through and draws into defence and Sam Bremner is out the back waiting to pounce and she goes through to score

Roosters lead Roosters 22 - 6 Dragons
61min

Nearly a 40/20 from Zahara Temara and it's just stopped inches from the sideline

58min

PENALTY DRAGONS: A crusher tackle penalised but not put on report as the Dragons look to go quick but can't because it's foul play

54min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara converts from close range

Roosters lead Roosters 18 - 6 Dragons
53min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Zahara Temara. Kick to come.

TRY CONFIRMED - Temara was well onside and a patient bit of play to get the ball down

Roosters lead Roosters 16 - 6 Dragons
51min

TEMARA IS OVER - Raecene McGregor showing her class as she puts boot to ball and there is some questions to be asked about offside and grounding but the officials are happy as Zahara Temara scores

50min

PENALTY ROOSTERS: So Chantel Tugaga strips the ball out and saves the try but the markers aren't square and play a part; Roosters turn down the easy 2

50min

BUNKER: Destiny Brill gets over from close range but Kasey Badger says NO TRY - Either way it's a penalty to the Roosters for markers offside if Matt Noyen says no

49min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Zahara Temara.

Zahara Temara converts from close range

Roosters lead Roosters 12 - 6 Dragons
48min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Jocelyn Kelleher. Kick to come.

ROOSTERS LEAD - Jocelyn Kelleher goes through and spots a gap opening up as she throws a dummy and the tired defence is in two minds and Kelleher goes through to score

Roosters lead Roosters 10 - 6 Dragons
46min

PENALTY ROOSTERS: Dragons ill-discipline in the ruck and give away the penalty

45min

Keeley Davis strips the ball 1-on-1 but it's called a knock on by Kasey Badger

42min

Emma Tonegato loses the ball close to the line and again looks like a bit of justice for the Roosters after the Dragons got some lucky calls

41min

Repeat set for the Dragons as Pearson's kick is taken dead by Jocelyn Kelleher

39min

Sam Bremner loses the ball and she thinks she's knocked it on but Kasey Badger calls play on

37min

Sam Bremner loses the ball in the air and lets it bounce as it rolls to the ingoal and the veteran's experience gets her out of the ingoal

35min

SECOND HALF IS GO! The Roosters have first use of the ball for the second half

35min

HALF TIME - An enthralling half of Rugby League at the opening of Allianz Stadium with both sides locked up at 6-6 in the grand-final rematch

34min

Shaniah Power on the outside gets the ball but can't go anywhere as the Dragons defence muscles up

33min

PENALTY ROOSTERS: Dragons penalised for being inside the 10 as Kasey Badger's patience was wearing thin

27min

Conversion: Roosters
Kicked by Zahara Temara.

HOW ABOUT THOSE GOAL KICKERS - Zahara Temara hits the ball perfectly and converts from out wide

Tied up at Roosters 6 - 6 Dragons
25min

Try: Roosters
Scored by Leianne Tufuga. Kick to come.

Roosters on the board at Allianz and it's Leianne Tufuga who scores as the perfect placement of the kick puts Tegan Berry in a jam as she loses it in flight and McGregor's kick is perfect

Dragons lead Roosters 4 - 6 Dragons
21min

Kezie Apps ruled to have lost the ball in a loose carry before it was knocked out

17min

BUNKER: Page McGregor gets the ball over the line and looks held up - That's the live decision of Kasey Badger... It's the decision of the bunker as well

17min

PENALTY DRAGONS: Zahara Temara goes short with the kick-off but she puts it out on the field

16min

Conversion: Dragons
Kicked by Rachael Pearson.

Rachael Pearson converts from close to the sideline

Dragons lead Roosters 0 - 6 Dragons
15min

Try: Dragons
Scored by Monalisa Soliola. Kick to come.

HISTORY IS MADE - It's a picture perfect moment and it's Monalisa Soliola to have the first ever try at Allianz Stadium

Dragons lead Roosters 0 - 4 Dragons
13min

Cassie Staples loses the ball trying to get to a high kick and another mixed set in attack this time from the Dragons

12min

Poor set for the Roosters in attack as they didn't throw a lot at the Red 'V' defence

11min

SIX MORE - Raecene McGregor kicks into the line which is played at by Shaylee Bent and regathered by McGregor

8min

Nearly a brilliant piece of work from Rachael Pearson who kicked across field for Cassie Staples but the bounce just doesn't work for them

6min

Destiny Brill out of dummy half throws a forward pass and Dragons are on the attack

5min

Jayme Fressard ruled to have caught the crossfield kick in-goal and go out to the 20

5min

Kezie Apps goes through and it's only a 1-on-1 stop at the back from Sam Bremner saves the Tricolours

3min

PENALTY ROOSTERS: Sarah Togatuki penalised for a flop and the Dragons get over halfway

2min

Rachael Pearson's first kick is good one as it goes into touch just inside the 20

GAME ON! Kasey Badger is the first ever referee to call time on at the new Allianz Stadium with the Dragons using the ball

HERE WE GO! A venue that has yet to have a sporting fixture so history being made tonight as the crowd builds

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Kasey Badger

Touch Judges: Jordan Morel, Rochelle Tamarua

Video Referee: Matt Noyen

SYDNEY ROOSTERS (34)
Tries: Leianne Tufuga, Zahara Temara, Jocelyn Kelleher (2), Sam Bremner, Otesa Pule
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Zahara Temara (5/6)
Penalty Goals:

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (6)
Tries: Monalisa Soliola
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Rachael Pearson (1/1)
Penalty Goals: