FULL TIME at ANZ Stadium has seen the Sydney Roosters collect their first season victory as they defeat the Rabbitohs 17-10. Dylan Napa stepped up and didn't shy away from the Souths forwards
Sydney Roosters 17-10
Line drop out for the Rabbitohs to finish off this game as the kick down field is forced dead by the Roosters
Sydney Roosters 17-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS: Conversion attempt by Bryson Goodwin successful.
Bryson Goodwin slots the quick conversion attempt to make it a 7 point game in the final minutes.
Sydney Roosters 17-10
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS: Scored by Cody Walker. Kick to come.
Cody Walker cleans up as Shaun Kenny-Dowall throws another wayward pass to Latrell Mitchell who wasn't expecting the ball. Souths crack the line to post just their second try of the night.
Sydney Roosters 17-8
SUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Field goal attempt by Jackson Hastings successful.
Third time the charm for Jackson Hastings as he nails the field goal attempt on last tackle. Roosters pushing their lead to 13 points
Sydney Roosters 17-4
UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Field goal attempt by Jackson Hastings unsuccessful.
Hastings snaps another field goal attempt, just touched by Souths & missed. Line drop out for the Rabbitohs to give the Roosters another shot at the posts.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Field goal attempt by Jackson Hastings unsuccessful.
Jackson Hastings snaps a field goal on second tackle and it's charged down by the Rabbitohs.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Rabbitohs force the ball dead off a short kick. Line drop out. Meanwhile Kyle Turner is back on for the Rabbitohs
Sydney Roosters 16-4
A pause in play due to a streaker on field.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Kirisome Auva'a comes off for a concussion test after making contact with Ferguson’s knee
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Penalty to the Rabbitohs, offside called. Rabbitohs at their 40m line
Sydney Roosters 16-4
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS: Hymel Hunt makes an unforced error.
Hymel Hunt can't get a clean play of the ball, he fumbles to give the Roosters possession through a scrum feed at the 40 metre line.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Kick on last tackle from Ferguson just too long. 20m tap for the Rabbitohs as Shaun Kenny-Dowall can't get to the ball before going dead as Greg Inglis runs the block
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Kane Evans (Roosters) and Kyle Turner (Rabbitohs) both off for a concussion test
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Roosters come up with possession on the try line as the Rabbitohs can’t get a kick through. South Sydney unable to crack the line after getting good metres up field.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Penalty to the Roosters, Sam Burgess pinged for a second effort on Latrell Mitchell. Roosters attacking 30 metres out from the Rabbitohs try line.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
Penalty to the Rabbitohs to help them inside the Roosters 30 metre line.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Conversion attempt by Jackson Hastings successful.
Jackson Hastings makes no mistake from in front of the posts with the conversion to make it a 12 point lead.
Sydney Roosters 16-4
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Scored by Dylan Napa. Kick to come.
Dylan Napa chases through the Jack Hastings chip kick as both Greg Inglis and Aidan Guerra missed the bouncing ball. NRL Bunker has no issues clearing the play and the Roosters make it a 10 point lead with a kick to come.
Sydney Roosters 14-4
Back to the Bunker, this time for the Sydney Roosters. Looking at grounding and whether Greg Inglis was taken out in the led up
Sydney Roosters 10-4
Cameron McInnes gets RED LIGHTS from the NRL Bunker as he is ruled to have lost possession in goal. 20 metre tap for the Roosters
Sydney Roosters 10-4
It's off to Redfern for a possible try for the Rabbitohs, we have a live decision of NO TRY as he head to the Bunker.
Sydney Roosters 10-4
Sam Burgess puts a kick in early… luckily Roosters trapped in goal. Line drop out for the Rabbitohs to give them another set
Sydney Roosters 10-4
ZERO TACKLE called but penalty blown for Rabbitohs as the Roosters defenders march up with a second effort again. Souths quick tap 10m out
Sydney Roosters 10-4
Penalty to the Rabbitohs, second effort in the ruck. Souths attacking 30m out from the Roosters try line.
Sydney Roosters 10-4
Second half is UNDERWAY as the Rabbitohs kick off, down at 10-4
Sydney Roosters 10-4
HALF TIME at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Roosters leading with a good opening half over the Rabbitohs, 10-4
Sydney Roosters 10-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS: Conversion attempt by Bryson Goodwin unsuccessful.
Bryson Goodwin fails with the conversion from beside the uprights as he pushes it wide of the posts
Sydney Roosters 10-4
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS: Scored by Aaron Gray. Kick to come.
Luke Keary spreads wide to the right who finds Aaron Gray who strolls over in the corner after taking a tap on from Hymel Hunt. Rabbitohs making the Roosters pay as they conceded after back to back mistakes down this end of the field.
Sydney Roosters 10-4
Roosters knock down the ball as the Rabbitohs spread wide, almost an intercept but it ends with a scrum feed for the Rabbitohs just 10 metre out from the try line
Sydney Roosters 10-0
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes an unforced error.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall has fumbled a pass as he looked for opened space, Rabbitohs will get a full set inside the Roosters 30 metre line.
Sydney Roosters 10-0
Sio Siua Taukeiaho will not return tonight with a left knee injury
Sydney Roosters 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Conversion attempt by Jackson Hastings successful.
Jackson Hastings slots the extras from right in front of the posts to extend the lead to 10 points.
Sydney Roosters 10-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Scored by Aidan Guerra. Kick to come.
Aidan Guerra gets GREEN LIGHTS from the NRL Bunker with no video evidence to overturn the live decision of try. Despite the efforts of three Rabbitohs defenders, Guerra managed to power over under the posts.
Sydney Roosters 8-0
Off to the NRL Bunker for the first time tonight as Aidan Guerra looks to have burrowed his way under the posts
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Scrum for Roosters, Dylan Napa with a heavy tackle. Attacking 25 metres out now from the Rabbitohs try line.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Aidan Guerra looking for an overlay couldn’t get the pass away. Scrum for the Rabbitohs packs at their 20 metre line.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Penalty to the Roosters as the Rabbitohs crowd the ruck with a slow release. Roosters kick for line and attack over half way
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Kirisome Auva'a is forced over the sideline as the Rabbitohs looked to dart down the left sideline. Scrum packs for the Roosters 15 metres out from the try line.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Rabbitohs helped downfield with a gift penalty as the Roosters are caught offside. They will start their set 40 metres out from the Roosters try line.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Aaron Gray collects the cross field kick and the pressure is off the Rabbitohs as they work it out of their red zone.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Greg Inglis forces the Nathan Friend kick dead as the pressure now mounts on the Rabbitohs. Line drop out for them now, it sails 60 metres downfield. Chance to make it back to back tries now
Sydney Roosters 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Conversion attempt by Jackson Hastings unsuccessful.
Jackson Hastings can't convert from the sideline as the Roosters remain four point leaders
Sydney Roosters 4-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Scored by Daniel Tupou. Kick to come.
Jackson Hastings provides the cross field for his winger in Daniel Tupou who takes the sailing ball unmarked to stroll over. The Roosters taking their first chance on the goal line as they created second phase play with an offload at the line.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS: Cody Walker makes an unforced error.
Cody Walker can't handle the passes across the field, pressure is released on the Roosters try line. Scrum packs for the tricolours at the 10 metre line.
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Roosters force the ball dead once again, Rabbitohs almost cracking the left side defence with a short grubber kick through in goal.
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It's been all middle ground play from both sides so far. However, Greg Inglis marching Souths up field, it's followed by a line drop out with the ball forced dead by the Roosters.
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End to end start for both sides as firework haze hangs over the ground.
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We are UNDERWAY as Latrell Mitchell kicks off for the Sydney Roosters
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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's live coverage from ANZ Stadium as we bring you action between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters. The boys from Bondi will be out to break their horrid start to the season with a 0-5 record as they kick off Round 6. It's the oldest rivalry in the NRL, which will make the victory sweeter if they can rack up 2 competition points over their foes, South Sydney.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Henry Perenara
Touch Judges: Michael Wise, Adam Reid
Video Referee: Bryan Norrie, Steve Chiddy, Bernard Sutton
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (10)
Tries: Aaron Gray, Cody Walker
Field Goals:
Conversions: Bryson Goodwin (1/2)
Penalty Goals:
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (17)
Tries: Daniel Tupou, Aidan Guerra, Dylan Napa
Field Goals: Jackson Hastings (1/3)
Conversions: Jackson Hastings (2/3)
Penalty Goals: