Match Centre

That's full time here folks, Souths have hammered a woeful warriors outfit 36-4. They have been better in every facet of the game. 6 tries to 1 in a brilliant performance. Their charge up the ladder continues.
The warriors were off their game badly and will want to put this behind them and quickly.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-4

ISAAC LUKE!? What is going on! Another forward pass! That's 4! Lazy stuff there again

South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-4

ISAAC LUKE!? What is going on! Another forward pass! That's 4! Lazy stuff there again

South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-4

15th error by the warriors as Hoffman is given a hospital pass by Townsend, dear oh dear

South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-4

Luke makes another forward pass! that's 3 for the arvo! Poor stuff that from the NZ international!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-4

South's still showing great commitment in both defence and attack', they want more points and are working for each other, the Warriors on the other hand are playing for the siren and have made 14 errors so far...

South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-4

Forward pass by Luke to Tyrell, Warriors are off the hook for the time being... 10 mins left folks.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-4

Another repeat set for Souths, kick is pinned down to young Maumalo who slaps it into touch. The pressure intensifies...

South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-4

A scramble on the last after a kick by Dave Tyrrell!? Johnson drops it twice behind him before he knocks it dead. More punishment for the Nzérs?

South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-4

FAR OUT! Walker goes to catch the ball and has his back exposed to Vatuvei who absolutely murders him!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 32-4

Big line break from Aaron Gray after another failed kick by the Warriors, makes 40m, Souths on the attack now

South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-4

NO TRY! Deemed to be a knock on. Just bobbled it I fancy. Souths fans aren't happy here in Perth

South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-4

Time to go upstairs to the Video ref for Alex Johnston try

South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-4

Error by Souths just as they were pressing on the Warriors line, a bit of relief for the warriors who have been under the pump for most of this 2nd half.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-4

Warriors show some creativity on the last, the ball is thrown through the hands, Johnson hits Maumalo on the chest but Sutton and Inglis make a great tackle to ground him only 3m out from the try line

South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-4

Warriors just aren't on the same page as Souths, they look really flat and no one is putting their hand up to create something.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-4

A bomb to the corner nearly pays dividends for Souths but Walker's tap back is deemed to have gone forward so Burgess's try attempt is ruled out

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Luke makes another half break and he has been a constant threat all day, really controlling the ruck

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Warriors throw the ball around like a hot potato on the last tackle, they also tap it back 4 times leading to a 10m loss, Johnson tries to get some magic down the right wing but his kick dribbles unto touch

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Another knock on by the warriors right on half way, tried to play a bit of razzle dazzle but it backfired on them. Souths in good field position now

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Here comes the 2nd half, in some big news Simon Mannering is back and will play the rest of the game.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Souths have really turned the heat up on the Warriors, 14 points in the last ten minutes sees the Warriors on the ropes.
Warriors will feel a bit hard done by as a try was awarded to Bryson Goodwin on dubious terms. Since then though it has ben all Souths. The Warriors will be happy to have the break and will have it all to do in the second half!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-4

Hang on! We are going upstairs for a possible try to Tim Grant!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Error by the warriors, Souths have 30 seconds to get some more points, 10m out

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Mannering has gone off with Concussion and it doesn't look like he will return, that's a big blow to the warriors

South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-4

Another penalty to Souths as there is more ill discipline by the Warriors, Souths again opt to take the shot at goal from right in front 10m out.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 8-4

They bomb Inglis again here the Warriors, he picks up the bouncing ball and is away! He is pulled down by Friend and co but it's a penalty, a little bit too eager from the play the ball from the Kiwi's there.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 8-4

Pulsating game this, both sides throwing everything at each other, very physical stuff to, great to see.
Meanwhile Nathan Friend has coughed the ball up (Warriors 6th error) and gives Souths great field position only 25m out

South Sydney Rabbitohs 8-4

Line Drop Out again for Souths, Johnson just does enough to knock the bomb dead.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 8-0

Souths on the attack but too much holding down in the play the ball, Souths opt for the two points.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

This is high quality rugby league here.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

BOMBED!! A massive run by Matulino who powers past 4 defenders and offloads to a steaming Lillyman who has the ball knocked from his grasped whilst he was over the line!!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Goal Line Drop Out for the Rabbitohs now! A big break by Townsend gives NZ field position and then two tackles later Johnson's kick is knocked dead by Inglis after Lolohea was closing in!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Souths look destined to score from Keary's grubber but it clean bowls all of them! Goes dead. 20 Metre restart for the Warriors.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Souths on the attack but some hard hitting defence from Matulino forces an error out of George Burgess, strong stuff! This is a great game so far!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

The Warriors make 80 metres but the bomb is spilled by Inglis but it has gone back and Johnson has cleaned up and South's survive! End to end stuff at the moment!

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

What a set by Souths. Inglis gets on the outside of Wright and sends Aaron Gray away down the left flank, he fires inside to Goodwin who is grounded only 5 m out from the line. Two tackles later Sutton's bomb is diffused by maumalo thankfully for the Warriors fans

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

Maumalo is taken into touch after some aggressive defence by Souths, great commitment. Meanwhile David Tyrell has been taking off after a head knock and is due for a concussion test, George Burgess comes on

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Sutton thumps a kick downfield after 40 metres was gained from that set, solid opening from the reigning premiers as well.

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Another good set and kick by the Warriors, pinning Souths down inside their own 20 metre area.

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good opening set by the Warriors, Johnson bombs it in the air and Inglis brings it back and sends Solomon Kata into orbit! Great carry and strength

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Here We Go! Warriors with the first possession, Matulino with a strong carry first up

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Cameron McInnes is the man who drops out, meaning Luke will play 80 mins

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Just like to correct an error folks, Nathan Brown is actually playing

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Can the Warriors get their first win in Perth against Souths? Lots of Souths and Warriors fans out here in Perth.
South's will be looking to keep their momentum going after a close shave against the Titans last week.

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About 5 mins away here, great crowd building up and very nice and sunny conditions.

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Welcome to Souths Vs Warriors at a sunny NIB Stadium at Perth. This should be a cracking game with lots of points.
A few team changes. For Souths: Ben Lock goes to Lock and Jason Clark drops to the bench, youngster Nathan Brown drops out of the squad.
For the Warriors they have lost English International Sam Tomkins to that troublesome knee injury, Lolohea moves to fullback, Wright to the Centres and Ken Maumalo onto the wing. Friend again reverts to the bench and Havili starts at hooker.

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