As it happened: Rabbitohs edge Wests Tigers; Dragons delight; Raiders rebound

Full-time: Jai Arrow crashed over with less than two minutes to play to secure a famous victory for the Rabbitohs. With a host of topline stars unavailable, Wayne Bennett's side defended their hearts out to hold off a fast-finishing Tigers side and climb back into the top eight.

Fullback Latrell Mitchell was in the thick of the action, with five-eighth Jayden Sullivan superb in both attack and defence. Prop Keaon Koloamatangi dominated up front, running for a mammoth 329 metres, with 140 post-contact metres and 51 tackles in 80 minutes. 

Terrell May did no harm to his Origin chances, running for 199m with six tackle breaks and making 63 tackles in a lung-busting 80-minute performance. Wests Tigers 12 - Rabbitohs 22

77th minute: The Rabbitohs could only hold on for too long and Lachlan Galvin has scored the equaliser for the Tigers. Or has he?

A closer look at replays suggests Campbell Graham may have knocked the ball free before the five-eighth grounded it in a desperate try-saving tackle and the Bunker agrees. With less than four minutes to go and the heavy rain falling at Campbelltown, the visitors keep their noses in front. Wests Tigers 12 - Rabbitohs 16.

75th minute: The Tigers are coming. South Sydney are still down a man and they're scrambling desperately to hold on to a slender lead. Alex Johnston was unable to collect a grubber, handing the hosts a fresh attacking set of six. Wests Tigers 12 - Rabbitoh 16

68th minute: Api Koroisau has broken through the line again, this time latching on to a Terrell May offload before he was eventually dragged down 10 metres short of the line. Tallis Duncan disrupted the play the ball and was sent to the sin bin, with Koroisau making the most of the infringement to score a couple of plays later and put his team back into the contest. Wests Tigers 12 - Rabbitohs 16.

62nd minute: Alex Johnston is one step closer to the NRL's try-scoring record, crossing for his 197th four-pointer to push his side's lead out to double digits. A quick play the ball on the back of a Keaon Koloamatangi charge saw Jamie Humphreys attack the short side before Isaiah Tass sent Johnston over in the corner.

It's a double dose of bad news for the Tigers, with Samuela Fainu ruled out for the rest of the match with a right knee injury. 

Meanwhile, for those on Terrell May Origin watch, in 62 minutes, the prop has 15 carries for 143 metres, two tackle breaks and 50 tackles without a miss. Wests Tigers 6 - Rabbitohs 16.

53rd minute: The Tigers have made wise use of their captain's challenge, wiping an 80-metre Latrell Mitchell break off the board due to an earlier knock on. The ruling provided the hosts with a fresh attacking set of six, with a penalty on the final tackle ensuring the pressure continued to mount. 

The Rabbitohs are scrambling desperately, Jamie Humphreys making a try-saving tackle on Alex Seyfarth before a charging Terrell May was held up over the line. Mitchell then pounced on a grubber to secure possession as heavy rain starts to fall. Wests Tigers 6 - Rabbitohs 12.

49th minute: The hosts have picked up where they left off after the break and dominated the opening exchanges of the second half. Execution, however, continues to let them down and they've so far been unable to break through.

There is also concern for edge forward Samuela Fainu, who has picked up a knee injury. The youngster initially attempted to play through the pain but has now been replaced by Tony Sukkar. Wests Tigers 6 - Rabbitohs 12.

Half-time: The Rabbitohs dominated the first half but it's the Tigers who jog to the sheds in an upbeat mood after hooker Api Koroisau produced a piece of individual brilliance to cut the gap to six. The forward charged through a gap created by an offside defender before taking on Latrell Mitchell and stepping past the South Sydney fullback to complete a stunning 70-metre solo effort.

Wayne Bennett will be disappointed with his side for the late lapse in concentration, while Benji Marshall will look to ensure his side keeps the momentum rolling after the break. Wests Tigers 6 - Rabbitohs 12.

34th minute: The Tigers have generated a handful of attacking chances but execution is letting them down. Lachlan Galvin threw a forward pass a few minutes ago, before a wayward pass brought an attacking set to a sudden halt moments later. The errors have prevented Benji Marhsall's side from building any pressure on their opponents.

Jye Gray has now been injected into the contest for the Rabbitohs and the livewire will look to make an instant impact against tiring defenders in the final minutes of the half. Wests Tigers 0 - Rabbitohs 12.

25th minute: They took the scenic route, but the Rabbitohs have eventually scored their second try of the night. Jayden Sullivan broke through the defensive line, linked up with Euan Aitken before the play seemingly broke down. The forward, however, did not give up on the play, picked the ball up, beat a couple of defenders and scored his side's second. Wests Tigers 0 - Rabbitohs 12.

20th minute: The Tigers are playing with the breeze behind their backs and they've been able to use it to generate attacking field position. An Alex Johnston intercept, however, saw the Rabbitoh race away before he was dragged down by Jarome Luai. A quick play the ball followed, with Tigers five-eighth Lachlan Galvin making a tackle from an offside position, resulting in a trip to the sin bin. 

The Tigers held firm defensively in the ensuing set of six, however they have another nine minutes to defend with just 12 men. Wests Tigers 0 - Rabbitohs 6

10th minute: The Rabbitohs have controlled the opening 10 minutes of the match with 65% of possession and the pressure eventually proved too great. Siliva Havili was the man to break through, crashing over from short range to secure the first points of the game at a wet, cold and windy Campbelltown Stadium. Wests Tigers 0 - Rabbitohs 6

Late mail: South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has made one late change on game day, with Tevita Tatola coming into the side and bench forward Sean Keppie dropping back to 18th man. The Wests Tigers will line up 1-17 with Tristan Hope the 18th man.

Numbers Game

• Wests Tigers have won only two of their last 15 games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
• The Rabbitohs have won eight of their past 10 games against Wests Tigers.
  Wests Tigers winger Charlie Staines has scored five tries in five games at Campbelltown.
• Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 11 tries in his last six games against Wests Tigers 

Raiders v Titans at GIO Stadium

Full-time: The Titans crossed for a late consolation try but it wasn't enough to overcome a sizeable deficit as the Raiders claimed a commanding victory at GIO Stadium.

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart called for a response from his players and they delivered, running in eight tries to four in an entertaining contest. Hudson Young did plenty for his State of Origin chances, running for 172 metres, with six tackle breaks, a try and a try assist. Queensland hopeful Corey Horsburgh was also impressive with 134 running metres and 36 tackles. Raiders 40 - Titans 24.

75th minute: We've had some incredible tries already this weekend but the Raiders have just produced one that is up there with the best. Playing from inside their own half, Canberra attacked down the left flank, before Savelio Tamale put the brakes on and threw the ball back inside. Multiple offloads followed until Tom Starling produced a sublime grubber and Xavier Savage reeled the ball in to ground it before it crossed the dead-ball line to complete his first career hat-trick. Raiders 40 - Titans 18.

71st minute: The Raiders have done a good job halting the momentum and have spent much of the past five minutes in attacking territory. They looked to have finally broken through, only to have a try disallowed due to obstruction, but the Titans are running out of time to reel their opponents in. Raiders 34 - Titans 18

59th minute: The Titans have got one back, with Jojo Fifita scoring his second of the day. Kieran Foran took the ball to the line, put the defenders in two minds and hit his centre for a well-worked try. Jayden Campbell makes no mistake with the conversion and the visitors have a pep in their step as they look to mount an epic comeback. Raiders 34 - Titans 18

52nd minute: Ricky Stuart has spent the week ensuring his side did not produce a second-half capitulation in back-to-back games and they have clearly responded. The Raiders have scored their third try of the half, Jamal Fogarty orchestrating another right-side attacking raid. The move was executed perfectly, with Matthew Timoko crossing for his second try of the night. Raiders 34 - Titans 12.

46th minute: The Raiders bombs continue to cause havoc for the Titans, with Tony Francis dropping an Ethan Strange kick. Hudson Young was on the spot to pick up the loose ball and score his side's second try of the half. The Titans have now conceded three tries in eight minutes of playing time to turn a 12-12 scoreline into a 16-point lead. Raiders 28 - Titans 12.

42nd minute: It's a dream start to the second half for the Raiders, with Canberra rolling 60 metres down the field before Jamal Foagarty puts a towering bomb up in the air. The Titans don't contest it, Xavier Savage says thank you very much, catches the ball, beats a couple of defenders and scores a try to cap a stunning opening set of six. That's not the start Des Hasler was hoping for from his side. Raiders 24 - Titans 12.

Half-time: The Raiders have plenty to celebrate heading into the sheds, with Zac Hosking completing another long-range effort to put his team up at half-time. Jamal Fogarty shaped to kick before opting to run the ball on the last tackle, putting Kaeo Weekes through a gap and Hosking finished it off to score in the dying minutes of the first half.

The hosts had one last set after the try to kick further clear and attacked down the right flank as the siren sounded. Xavier Savage kicked the ball back in field, however Titans halfback Jayden Campbell won the race to the ball to prevent a try in what could be a crucial moment for the visitors. Raiders 18 - Titans 12.

34th minute: The Raiders weren't able to capitalise on the Titans mistake and quickly handed their opponents another attacking opportunity. This time they made no mistake, with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui attracting four defenders before offloading to Josiah Pahulu who dived over for the first try of his NRL career. Raiders 12 - Titans 12

31st minute: The weather is playing havoc at GIO Stadium, with the Titans appearing to benefit from the windy conditions on this occasion. The Raiders were unable to secure a bomb, providing the visitors with a fresh attacking set of six. Jaimin Jolliffe crashed over but was held up, before Jayden Campbell produced a superb grubber into the in goal. Chris Randall won the race to the ball and looked to have scored the try, only for replays to reveal he failed to ground the ball. Raiders 12 - Titans 6.

27th minute: Another effort play has led to the Raiders' third try of the afternoon, with Xavier Savage capitalising to score in the corner. Zac Hosking was again in the thick of the action, contesting a bomb, gathering the ball and flicking it back to his teammates. A couple of passes later, Savage was soaring through the air to ground the ball out wide as rain starts to fall in Canberra. Raiders 12 - Titans 6. 

23rd minute: The Raiders have threatened to break through a few times and this time Matthew Timoko finishes off a well-executed set play. Zac Hosking drew the defenders in, before popping the ball out the back, for Timoko to stroll through. The try came on the back of a Kiaran Foran error, however Jamal Fogarty's conversion attempt cannoned into the upright, so the lead is just two points. Raiders 8 - Titans 6.

13th minute: Coaches always tell their players never to give up on the play and the Raiders have just shown why. A Hudson Young grubber looked certain to go dead, only for Seb Kris to desperately tap the ball back in field for Savelio Tamale to ground. Raiders 4 - Titans 6.

 

5th minute: It hasn't taken long for the Titans to silence the Raiders fans, with AJ Brimson slicing straight through the defensive line before setting up Jojo Fifita for the opening try of the game. The four-pointer came a set after Canberra made a break down the left flank, only for a forward pass to prevent a try-scoring opportunity. Raiders 0 - Titans 6.

Kick-off: We are underway in Canberra with the Raiders kicking off at a windy and overcast GIO Stadium. Ricky Stuart's men are determined to overturn last week's loss to the Bulldogs, while the Titans hope the return of Kieron Foran will lay the foundation for a second-straight win. Raiders 0 - Titans 0.

Late Mail

The Raiders are 1-17 with no late changes but Titans coach Des Hasler has shuffled the decks an hour before kick-off with AJ Brimson going to fullback and Kieran Foran to five-eighth in his comeback from a biceps injury. Jaylan De Groot shifts to the bench. Chris Randall will start and Klese Haas goes to the bench. 

Numbers Game

• The Raiders have won 10 of their past 11 games against the Titans.
• The Titans have won only two of their last nine away games.
• Raiders second-rower Hudson Young has scored five tries in his last four games against the Titans.
• Titans half AJ Brimson has scored seven tries in his last seven games.

Broncos v Dragons at Suncorp Stadium

Welcome back: Ezra Mam came up with three try assists, two line breaks, 112 run metres and a try in a slashing performance in his return from suspension. Mam added plenty of spark to the Broncos' attack but they still couldn't get home in the end against a committed Dragons outfit.

Full-time: A special win for the Dragons as they finally get home in a close game on the back of a sensational display from skipper Clint Gutherson, who ran for 232 metres and bagged a double. Val Holmes ran for 157 metres and broke nine tackles while Gutho broke eight tackles. The Dragons completed 35 of 40 sets at 87 per cent and have now won eight of their past 10 games against the Broncos.

80 min: One last chance for the Broncos with Adam Reynolds crabbing across field and searching for support before a big hit from Jack de Belin knocks the ball loose and the Dragons cling on 30-26.

79 min: Payne Haas surges towards the line and is stopped just short by Clint Gutherson. Haas loses the ball and referee Gerard Sutton rules lost ball but the Broncos challenge and the bunker rules ruck interference.

79 min: Damien Cook comes reeling out of a tackle after a head clash and he is sent for a HIA.

77 min: A sweeping left side raid by the Broncos is finished off by Jesse Arthars after a brilliant long pass from Ezra Mam. The conversion from Adam Reynolds makes it 30-26 to the Dragons with two minutes to play.

75 min: From the set scrum the Dragons come up with a superb play when Damien Cook picks up the ball from the scrumbase and turns it inside to Clint Gutherson who scores. Val Holmes converts from close range. Dragons 30-20.

74 min: The Dragons create an overlap on the left edge but Deine Mariner comes up with a trysaver when he knocks down a Clint Gutherson pass.

73 min: The Broncos run the ball on the last and a pass from Payne Haas is spilled by Kotoni Staggs.

67 min: The Dragons produce one of the tries of the season to take the lead back - starting with Clint Gutherson 40 metres out who found Luciano Leilua and then onto Val Holmes who sent a pass inside to Kyle Flanagan. The five-eighth lost his feet but recovered to find Gutherson again in support who linked with Blake Lawrie and the ball went through Jacob Liddle and Jaydn Su'A and Moses Suli who sent the last pass to Tyrell Sloan to score. Dragons 24-20.

66 min: The Broncos go close but Kotoni Staggs is bundled into touch by some desperate Dragons cover.

64 min: Kyle Flanagan puts in a kick and it floats way too long allowing Jesse Arthars to catch it in goal and the Broncos come away with a seven-tackle set.

61 min: Ezra Mam's footwork again puts him into space and he cruises away before finding Kotoni Staggs in support for a try to put Brisbane back in front with Adam Reynolds' conversion. Broncos 20-18.

58 min: Jacob Liddle scoops up a loose ball on his own 20m line and races 80 metres to score as the Dragons go bang-bang while a man down. Ezra Mam looked certain to run Liddle down but the Dragons bench hooker produced a goose step to break free of the tackle. Val Holmes' conversion puts the Red V in front at 18-14.

53 min: Despite being a man down the Dragons hit back when Clint Gutherson takes an offload from Hamish Stewart 10 metres out and carries Selwyn Cobbo over the line with him to score under the sticks. Gutho now has nine tries in 10 games against Brisbane in his career. Val Holmes converts. Broncos 14-12.

50 min: Jaydn Su'A goes to the sin bin for a professional foul after failing to get back 10 metres when Billy Walters takes a quick tap. Adam Reynolds converts the shot at penalty goal to make it 14-6.

46 min: A penalty against Billy Walters for a ball strip offers Val Holmes an easy shot at goal. Broncos 12-6.

43 min: Solid defence from Damien Cook and Jack de Belin forces a mistake from Fletcher Baker and the Red V go on the attack.

Half-time: A typically powerful first half from Pat Carrigan laid the foundations for the Broncos. Carrigan played the full 40 minutes and made 111 metres from 11 runs. Ezra Mam made an impressive return with a try assist, a line break and a classy try from close range. Clint Gutherson racked up 100 run metres for the Dragons as he looked to inspire his troops.

40 min: A late raid for the Broncos but Gehamat Shibsaki's chip over the top skews off the side of his foot and rolls into touch. Broncos 12-4.

33 min: The Dragons find an answer through Tyrell Sloan as he jumps high to bring down a Lyhkan King-Togia kick and touches down despite the best efforts of Jesse Arthars to deny him. Val Holmes misses to the left. Broncos 12-4.

31 min: The Dragons go inside the Red Zone but a grubber by Clint Gutherson is easily cleaned up by Ezra Mam.

30 min: The Broncos go left and Selwyn Cobbo looks to put Jesse Arthars away but the last pass goes astray.

26 min: Ezra Mam takes a pass from Adam Reynolds and shows some dazzling footwork to slice through the Dragons and score in his comeback game from suspension. Reynolds adds the extras. Broncos 12-0.

21 min: The Dragons lose their captain's challenge after Tyrell Sloan is ruled to have knocked on while contesting a kick and they unsuccessfully challenge the call.

17 min: The Broncos strike first when Ezra Mam goes to the line and delivers a dubious offload for Gehamat Shibasaki to score. Adam Reynolds converts. Broncos 6-0.

15 min: A penalty against the Dragons for inside the 10 metres invites the Broncos into good field position.

12 min: Strong defence by Val Holmes on Jordan Riki forces an error and the Dragons come away.

10 min: A perfectly weighted Adam Reynolds kick pulls up in the in-goal and Tyrell Sloan makes a meal of picking it up before Clint Gutherson tidies up and a line dropout follows.

6 min: The Broncos launch a right-side raid but Selwyn Cobbo's pass floats well forward and the Dragons get the scrum feed.

5 min: Dragons back-rower Dylan Egan is carried from the field after twisting his leg awkwardly while trying to tackle Payne Haas. The Dragons report that Egan has suffered a suspected ACL injury.

3 min: An early error from Lyhkan King-Togia as he tries to tap the ball on to his outside men and the ball goes forward.

Late Mail

The home side are 1-17 with no late changes while the Dragons have promoted Blake Lawrie to the starting side with Jack de Belin going to the bench.

Numbers Game

• The Dragons have won seven of their past nine games against the Broncos.
• Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs has scored seven tries in his last five games against the Dragons.
• The Dragons have won only three of their last 23 games played in Queensland.
• Broncos winger Jesse Arthars has scored five tries in six games at Suncorp Stadium in 2025.