FULL TIME at Allianz Stadium sees the Sydney Roosters in with a chance to steal the Minor Premiership as they claim a 22-18 victory over the Rabbitohs
Sydney Roosters 22-18
Time off and it’s a scrum for the Rabbitohs 13 metres short of half way
Sydney Roosters 22-18
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Kirisome Auva'a makes an unforced error.
Kirisome Auva’a juggled and lost it as the Rabbitohs allowed the last tackle kick to bounce. They shifted wide and almost came up with points. Roosters with possession
Sydney Roosters 22-18
Mitchell Pearce aims the long kick for the sideline. Scrum for the Rabbitohs deep in their own half
Sydney Roosters 22-18
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke unsuccessful.
Issac Luke from the sideline is unable to slot the conversion and it's a 4 point game
Sydney Roosters 22-18
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Lote Tuqiri. Kick to come.
Lote Tuqiri takes a short pass from Dylan Walker after he was linked from Luke Keary. The quick passes from the Rabbitohs create the overlay on the eastern side
Sydney Roosters 22-18
7 minutes left, 7 tackles for the Rabbitohs as Maloney’s kick is too long
Sydney Roosters 22-14
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.
Issac Luke quickly converts to close the gap again
Sydney Roosters 22-14
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.
Alex Johnston has taken an inside pass beautifully from Luke Keary and he bolts 20 metres through the line to score
Sydney Roosters 22-12
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Mitchell Aubusson makes an unforced error.
Mitchell Aubusson has fumbled the ball and it's a scrum feed on half way
Sydney Roosters 22-8
Aidan Guerra is HELD UP in goal by Inglis, brilliant effort. Roosters back to the 10m line
Sydney Roosters 22-8
Lote Tuqiri is forced over the sideline. Scrum Roosters on half way as a result.
Sydney Roosters 22-8
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.
Issac Luke slots the conversion attempt from the sideline and the gap is reduced to 14 points
Sydney Roosters 22-8
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Dylan Walker. Kick to come.
Daniel Tupou offloaded straight into the hands of Issac Luke and the Rabbitohs spread to find Dylan Walker who races 20 metres untouched to score.
Sydney Roosters 22-6
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Daniel Tupou makes an unforced error.
ZERO TACKLE for the Rabbitohs 40 metres out from the line as Daniel Tupou knocked on an almost intercept pass.
Sydney Roosters 22-2
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes an unforced error.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck ruled to have knocked down as he tipped on to Anthony Minichiello. Scrum for the Rabbitohs deep in their own half.
Sydney Roosters 22-2
Michael Jennings forces another line drop out. Auva’a caught in goal to concede the Roosters' repeat set
Sydney Roosters 22-2
Luke Keary misguided with a chip kick on last tackle and the Roosters have possession 35 metres out
Sydney Roosters 22-2
Kirisome Auva’a is back on the field after being sin binned. Rabbitohs on the attack from a scrum feed 20 metres out
Sydney Roosters 22-2
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the conversion attempt to extend this lead to 20 points
Sydney Roosters 22-2
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by James Maloney. Kick to come.
James Maloney cleans up a rebounded grubber kick rushed on last tackle and dives in under the posts.
Sydney Roosters 20-2
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, we have TRY for James Maloney. Mitchell Pearce putting a little kick through the line on last tackle
Sydney Roosters 16-2
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the conversion and he extends the lead again
Sydney Roosters 16-2
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Anthony Minichiello. Kick to come.
Anthony Minichiello has bolted away off a flat pass from Mitchell Pearce and the Roosters breaking the Rabbitohs defence to score their second try
Sydney Roosters 14-2
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the penalty goal from in front to extend the lead to 8 points
Sydney Roosters 10-2
SIN BIN
Kirisome Auva'a is sent to the sin bin.
Kirisome Auva'a has been marched for 10 minutes for a professional foul as he held down Mitchell Pearce after a line break from SBW. Penalty goal coming up.
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Second half is UNDERWAY at Allianz with the Roosters kicking off and leading 8-2
Sydney Roosters 8-2
HALF TIME at Allianz Stadium sees the Sydney Roosters leading the Rabbitohs 8-2.
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Penalty to the Roosters, Dylan Walker offside from the kick. Roosters march to half way
Sydney Roosters 8-2
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Sam Burgess makes an unforced error.
Sam Burgess has fumbled the ball and it's ZERO TACKLE for the Roosters at their 20 metre line.
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Penalty to the Rabbitohs, hand on the ball in the ruck. This time Inglis finds touch and the Rabbitohs have possession at their 30m line.
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Penalty to Rabbitohs, offside from the kick here… but GI has hooked the touch finder and the Roosters pick up possession just inside their own half
Sydney Roosters 8-2
INJURY UPDATE: Kyle Turner has returned to the field for the Rabbitohs after suffering a chicken wing tackle
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Mitchell Pearce has chased down Greg Inglis in a massive run down field. Inglis bolted 80 metres before being collared. It's followed up by a penalty for offside. Rabbitohs attack 10 metres out from a quick tap
Sydney Roosters 8-2
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, it’s NO TRY for James Maloney. Looking at the grounding.
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Luke Keary aims for a kick at the corner for Kirsome Avua'a. 20 metre tap, however it's now a penalty for Greg Inglis throwing the ball away.
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Dylan has Walker-ed Anthony Minichiello back in goal. Line drop out here to give the Rabbitohs a repeat set
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Greg Inglis has butchered a try… he threw it over the sideline. It may have been pulled back for obstruction, however it's know a scrum for the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters 8-2
Michael Jennings forces the line drop out as Luke Keary placed a grubber kick in goal. Repeat set for the Rabbitohs now
Sydney Roosters 8-2
ON REPORT: Aidan Guerra is penalised for a chicken wing on Kyle Turner. Looked very nasty. Rabbitohs attacking 10 metres out
Sydney Roosters 8-2
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes an unforced error.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall comes up with a mistake and the Rabbitohs have possession on half way
Sydney Roosters 8-2
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney from the western sideline slots the conversion attempt to extend the lead
Sydney Roosters 8-2
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Daniel Tupou. Kick to come.
Daniel Tupou gets GREEN LIGHTS for the Roosters as he took a floating pass from Mitchell Pearce as he cleaned up from a one-on-one strip with Luke Keary
Sydney Roosters 6-2
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, Daniel Tupou is claiming. Looking at Pearce knock on after a strip from Luke Keary
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Penalty to the Roosters, markers not square. Roosters 10 metres short of half way.
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Penalty for a shoulder charge against Dylan Napa, he didn't attempt a tackle at all. Souths advance to the half way line.
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SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Issac Luke successful.
Penalty to the Rabbitohs 10 metres out from the try line. Two points being taken to give us a locked up game
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Boyd Cordner makes an unforced error.
Boyd Cordner fumbles the ball in a tackle of three. Scrum for the Rabbitohs 40m out from the try line.
Sydney Roosters 2-0
Penalty to the Rabbitohs, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves pinged for a high tackle on Kirisome Auva'a. No report given.
Sydney Roosters 2-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Penalty goal attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the first points of the night via the penalty goal from right in front
Sydney Roosters 2-0
First penalty of the game against the Rabbitohs, strip is the call… penalty goal coming as Sam Burgess ruled to rack the ball out
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UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
David Tyrrell makes an unforced error.
David Tyrrell fails with the play of the ball and the Roosters have possession again in the Rabbitohs half.
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Shaun Kenny-Dowall makes an unforced error.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall knocks on the bat back in field off the Mitchell Pearce cross field kick. Change over again for the Rabbitohs at the 10 metre line.
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Michael Jennings is caught on last tackle. Change over inside the 10 metre zone for the Rabbitohs.
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Touch by the Rabbitohs off the kick from Maloney. Scrum for the Roosters 40m out
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We are UNDERWAY at ALLIANZ Stadium as Greg Inglis kicks off for the Rabbitohs to give the Roosters first use of the ball.
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Kick off is coming soon as Anthony Minichiello runs out for his final home game of regular season
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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited.com's LIVE coverage from Allianz Stadium as the rain belts down in this top of the table clash with the minor premiership effectively on the line. The winner of this game requires Manly to lose this weekend and they will claim top spot.
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LATE MAIL: Roosters – Jackson Hastings will debut tonight off the bench in jersey 18. Heath L’Estrange has ben ruled out. Dylan Napa starts for Sam Moa
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LATE MAIL: Rabbitohs – Sam Burgess will take his place in the side with rumours circling this afternoon he would. Bryson Goodwin and Joe Picker drop out of the extend side which see the Rabbitohs take to the field, 1-17.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Matt Cecchin, Gavin Morris
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Dave Munro
Video Referee: Ashley Klein, Luke Patten
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (22)
Tries: James Maloney, Daniel Tupou, Anthony Minichiello
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (3/3)
Penalty Goals: James Maloney (2/2)
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (18)
Tries: Dylan Walker, Alex Johnston, Lote Tuqiri
Field Goals:
Conversions: Issac Luke (2/3)
Penalty Goals: Issac Luke (1/1)