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Rinakama scores winning try for Bulldogs
Jethro Rinakama scored in the winning try for the Bulldogs in the 77th minute of their 20-18 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons last night.
The 19 year old, only in his 2nd first grade game now has 2 tries in 2 matches.
It was halfback Lachlin Galvin who set up the try with a lovely looping pass over the opposition winger to find Rinakama who ran in untouched.
Apart from his try he made 199 metres from 22 carries with 74 post contact metres.
Kautoga scores in local derby
The Parramatta Eels were off to a flyer against the Panthers in their round 19 local derby. Second Rower Kitione Kautoga scored the opening try in the 14th minute, running a straight, flat line through the Penrith defence to go in untouched.
The Panthers dominated the rest of the game, eventually winning 32-10.
It's Kautoga's 2nd try for the club.
Rinakama scores in NRL debut
Jethro Rinakama made his NRL debut for the Bulldogs last night against the Cowboys in Townsville. He was on the end of a linebreak in the 39th minute to score the try that would ultimately be the difference in the Bulldogs 12-8 win over the Cowboys.
The 20 year old Winger has been impressive in reserve grade, scoring 11 tries in his first 12 matches.
21 Carries for 183 metres, 57 post contact metres, 3 tackle breaks and a big hit on his first outing!
90 metre intercept try in Dolphins big win
Kurt Donoghoe ran 90 metres after taking an intercept on his 10 metre line to score and give the Dolphins a chance of hitting 50 points against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Friday night.
The Fiji Bati representative started at Lock and played the full 80 minutes. His try the cherry on top of a big shift for the Dolphins who won the game 50-28 and move back into 80th position.
Nawaqanitawase double in Roosters win
Mark Nawaqanitawase scored 2 tries in the Roosters big win over the Cowboys 42-8 on Sunday. The former Wallaby took an intercept in the 30th minute to race away while the 2nd came after some great lead-up play.
He made the most metres for his side with 245 from 25 runs, 45 post contact metres and 8 tackle breaks. He now has 12 tries in 13 appearances and the Rookie of the year tag is starting to do the rounds.
Dolphins smash Cowboys
The Dolphins recorded their biggest win of the season, smashing the helpless Cowboys 58-6. Lock Kurt Donoghoe scored a try in the 39th minute. This comes a week after a 56-6 win over the Dragons.
Wong scores winner for Roosters
The Roosters jumped 3 places and back into the top 8 into 7th spot after beating the Knights at home. Siua Wong scored his first try of the season in the 70th minute when he chased through a grubber kick. His 4 pointer put the visitors in the lead for the first time in the game and would ultimately prove the difference.
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Mark Nawaqanitawase scored 2 more tries for the Roosters in their loss to the Wests Tigers 28-30. It was an impressive show of strength and remarkable ability to beat defenders.
His 2 tries brings him back level with his matches played. Now with 14 tries in 14 matches, incredibly maintains his 100% strike rate in only his first season.
The Roosters suffered a home loss against the Melbourne Storm on Thursday night 30-34.
Wong scored his 2nd try of the season when he chased through a kick, turned to find the ball sitting idle behind him, only needing to touch it to score.
It was a disappointing loss for the home side considering the Storm were without Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster and halfback Jahrome Hughes who left the match early with a shoulder injury.
Reports have started circulating regarding the future of Tui Kamikamica. The Storm front rower could reportedly be on his way to the UK Super League following the 2025 season unless another NRL club can find the salary cap space for the Fiji Bati skipper.
Kamikamica has been with the Storm since 2017, playing over 128 matches over that 9 year span.
Api Koroisau has signed a contract extension of 3 years with the Wests Tigers.
The Tigers Skipper turns 33 in November and will be 36 when this contract expires.
“This club has become family to me. I’ve felt nothing but support from the players, staff, and especially Benji – he’s someone I really admire and enjoy playing under.
Sunia Turuva started at fullback for the Tigers in the absence of Jahream Bula. Also missing was skipper Api Koroisau, and Jahrome Luai due to State of Origin duties.
Turuva made 18 runs for 169 metres, 33 kick return metres and 46 post contact metres. The Tigers led for most the match and had to fight off a late Roosters comeback to win 30-28.
