As it happened: Dolphins topple Rabbitohs; Dragons, Broncos win

 

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Dolphins v Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium

Post-game press conferences: There will be plenty to discuss from that one so make sure you tune into the live stream to hear what the coaches have to say about a high-scoring contest at Suncorp Stadium.

Full-time: That is full time on the highest scoring match of the year, with the 78 points scored in the Dolphins 50-28 victory exceeding the 74 scored when Melbourne defeated Parramatta in Round 1. 

Isaiya Katoa was outstanding and orchestrated an impressive attacking display, while Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored four tries in his 100th NRL game. The game came at a cost for both sides, with each team losing their five-eighth to hamstring injuries. 

Kodi Nikorima went down late in the first half, while Cody Walker picked up his injury midway through the second half. Dolphins 50 - Rabbitohs 28.

73rd minute: Kurt Donoghoe has put an end to the comeback bid, plucking a Jamie Humphreys pass out of the air and racing 90 metres to score an intercept try. The conversion was good and the Dolphins have cracked 50 for the third try in their past four games. Dolphins 50 - Rabbitohs 28.

69th minute: The Rabbitohs have another one any this could get interesting throughout the final 11 minutes. This time it's Davvy Moale who crashes over from short range before Latrell Mitchell's conversion cuts the deficit to 16. Three tries in 11 minutes, can they do it? Dolphins 44 - Rabbitohs 28.

66th minute: The points are flowing at Suncorp Stadium. South Sydney managed to get the ball back after a short kick off and they quickly capitalised to close the gap. With Cody Walker off the field, Jack Wighton has shifted to five-eighth and the veteran stepped his way through the Dolphins line to score.

The Rabbitohs have confirmed Walker won't be back and will be sent for scans for a hamstring injury. Dolphins 44 - Rabbitohs 22.

63rd minute: What a way to celebrate your 100th NRL match. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has four tries in a match for the first time in his career. The fullback has streaked 60 metres to capitalise on a Rabbitohs error and push his team past 40. Tabuai-Fidow now has 15 tries for the season and stands three clear at the top of the NRL's try-scoring tally. 

In a further blow for the visitors, Cody Walker has succumbed to the leg injury he picked up earlier and left the field, heading straight into the dressing rooms. Dolphins 44 - Rabbitohs 16.

60th minute: We've had a successful captain's challenge by the Dolphins, with the Bunker ruling in their favour to hand the hosts a penalty for a strip. Jamayne Isaako stepped up to take the two and push the lead back out to 22. Dolphins 38 - Rabbitohs 16.

56th minute: Now the Rabbitohs have a pep in their step. Walker may be carrying a slight leg injury but that hasn't dented his supreme playmaking ability. After a penalty put South Sydney back on the attack, the veteran produced another superb pass for Tallis Duncan who crossed for his second. Dolphins 36 - Rabbitohs 16.

53rd minute: The comeback bid has begun. A Dolphins error handed the Rabbitohs a prime attacking opportunity and after a period of sustained pressure, the visitors eventually broke through. Cody Walker looked to play outside before turning inside, stepping past Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and offloading to Tallis Duncan for the try. 

The effort may have come at a cost, with Walker limping gingerly after the play and going through a hamstring test with the trainer while the conversion was being taken. The veteran will remain on the field for now but medical staff will keep a close eye on him. Dolphins 36 - Rabbitohs 12.

49th minute: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is claiming a hat-trick but the referee has asked the Bunker to take a closer look. Max Feagai and Alex Johnston went up to compete for a bomb, with the Rabbitohs winger initially catching the ball before spilling it as he fell to the ground. Tabuai-Fidow pounced on the loose ball and his 100th NRL game just keeps getting better. Dolphins 36 - Rabbitohs 6

47th minute: South Sydney have looked quite dangerous with ball in hand but they just haven't been able to finish off their chances. This time Latrell Mitchell sliced his way through the defensive line but the last pass went to ground amid a desperate Dolphins scramble. They're the opportunities the Rabbitohs need to finish off if they are to get back into this game. Dolphins 30 - Rabbitohs 6.

Kick-off: We are back for the second half, with the Dolphins looking to pick up where they left off. Kurt Donoghoe has shifted to five-eighth after Kodi Nikorima suffered a hamstring injury in the dying minutes of the first half. The playmaker will not return and will be sent for scans. South Sydney need to strike quickly if they are to comeback, however Parramatta showed earlier tonight it's not out of the equation. Dolphins 30 - Rabbitohs 6.

Half-time: Wayne Bennett must be rueing the monster he helped create, with the Dolphins putting on a show in front of their former coach. Halfback Isaiya Katoa has been pulling the strings throughout a stunning first half, playing a key role in four tries as his side jumped out to a 24-point half-time lead.

The Rabbitohs scored first and had opportunities to score, however the Dolphins scrambled superbly to hold their opponents out. The half took a negative turn for Kristian Woolf's side two minutes before the break when Kodi Nikorima limped from the field with a hamstring injury. The five-eighth was chasing a kick before he felt the muscle go and instantly fell to the ground in pain. 

That, however, did not stop their attacking mindset and Katoa laid on another superb attacking play as time expired. Jake Averillo charged down the sideline before kicking back infield, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow eventually gathering the ball for his second try. Dolphins 30 - Rabbitohs 6

36th minute: Herbie Farnworth take a bow. The Dolphins had multiple attacking sets on the Rabbitohs line before Farnworth produced a brilliant catch and pass under pressure before copping a heavy tackle from Tyrone Munro to Jake Averillo  to score in the corner. Dolphins 24 - Rabbitohs 6.

28th minute: The Dolphins have three in a row and Isaiya Katoa is showing why he's considered a future superstar. Herbie Farnworth got the attacking play started when he burst through the defensive line, before he was dragged down by Latrell Mitchell. Katoa then produced a pinpoint pass for Kodi Nikorima in the following play, the five-eighth running a superb line to burst through for the try.

South Sydney have received some good news with Jai Arrow passing his HIA and returning to the field. Dolphins 18 - Rabbitohs 6.

20th minute: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a try in his 100th game after finishing off a brilliant piece of work from Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa. The young playmaker threw a dummy, broke a tackle, drew the fullback, looked outside before passing back inside to his fullback. Katoa made it look easy but it was a sublime piece of skill and the Dolphins have hit the front. Dolphins 12 - Rabbitohs 6.

15th minute: Early injury concern for the Rabbitohs with Jai Arrow leaving the field for an HIA after a head clash with Aublix Tawha. Lachlan Hubner has been injected into the fray as his replacement. Dolphins 6 - Rabbitohs 6.

11th minute: The Dolphins have hit back, with a Tyrone Munro error putting the hosts on the attack. Kristian Woolf's side built plenty of pressure through multiple repeat sets before Jeremy Marshall-King burrowed over and just managed to ground the ball for his first try of the year. Dolphins 6 - Rabbitohs 6.

4th minute: It's a dream start for the Rabbitohs, with Latrell Mitchell slicing through the Dolphins defensive line, holding off a desperate Isaiya Katoa and producing a spectacular offload for Jack Wighton to open the scoring. Mitchell then landed the conversion from out wide and the early signs are he's in for a big one tonight. Dolphins 0 - Rabbitohs 6.

Kick-off: We are underway for the second leg of a unique double-header at Suncorp Stadium. The ground was emptied and completely turned around before Dolphins fans were welcomed back in for their clash with the Rabbitohs. South Sydney have welcomed back Cody Walker and Campbell Graham for the clash as they look to snap a four-game losing streak. Dolphins 0 - Rabbitohs 0.

Late Mail

Dolphins: One more change for the Dolphins before the game, with Aublix Tahwa named to start, moving Mark Nicholls to the bench. This comes after a number of changes a day out from the game with winger Junior Tupou - who was preparing for his first game since Round 2 after being named for Jack Bostock who suffered an ACL injury dropping out. Max Feagai has been called onto the wing with Harrison Graham dropping off the bench. Josh Kerr is also set to return to the fold from the bench. Tevita Naufahu is the replacement player. 

Rabbitohs: No late changes. Veteran playmaker Cody Walker is on track to return from a groin injury after Wayne Bennett opted against rushing the five-eighth back last week. Campbell Graham is also set to complete his comeback from back spasms and has been named in the centres. Hooker Peter Mamouzelos is set to make his comeback from an elbow injury via the interchange. Isaiah Tass is the 18th player.

Dragons v Eels at WIN Stadium

Post-game press conferences

That was a fascinating game of football at a sold out WIN Stadium and there will be plenty of fall out to discuss in the post-game press conferences so make sure you check out the live stream to hear from Jason Ryles and Shane Flanagan. 

Full-time: The Dragons have secured the two points with a 34-20 victory but a glance at the scoreboard does not reflect how chaotic that match was. St George Illawarra were superb in the first half, scoring five tries to jump out to a 26-4 lead at the break. 

The Eels came roaring back in the second, pulling within six and putting considerable pressure on the hosts in front of more than 18,000 fans at WIN Stadium. Parramatta looked like scoring the equaliser on multiple occasions, but St George Illawarra held firm before Valentine Holmes eventually scored the match-sealing try.

The Eels comeback came amid a torrid injury toll for the Dragons, Christian Tuipulotu suffered a hamstring injury in the warm up, Luciano Leilua left with a quad injury late in the first half, Hamish Stewart was ruled out after a head knock, Toby Couchman picked up a shoulder injury and Viliami Fifita had a knee injury. 

Given the injury toll, the match will go down as a famous win for St George Illawarra and will be crucial as they look to make a charge to the finals. Dragons 34 - Eels 20.

79th minute: Things have unravelled slightly for the Eels as they chase the game, with Parramatta conceding a pair of penalties. The second was for a crusher tackle by Kelma Tuilagi, with the forward placed on report. Kyle Flanagan shot for goal to take some time off the clock and he made no mistake. Dragons 34 - Eels 20.

76th minute: Despair has turned to elation for the Dragons faithful with Eels forward Kelma Tuilagi breaking through the defensive line. St George Illawarra scrambled well and Zac Lomax forced an offload, with Val Holmes picking up the loose ball and racing more than 60 metres to score a crucial try. Dragons 32 - Eels 20.

73rd minute: The Dragons can catch a short breath after an impressive defensive stand. The Eels had multiple sets on the attack however St George Illawarra held firm before forcing an error from Jack Williams. A penalty then followed a couple of tackles later and the Dragons have made their way into attacking territory. Dragons 26 - Eels 20.

70th minute: The Dragons continue to just hold off, however the physical toll continues to grow. Viliami Fifita is receiving treatment on the bench for a leg injury, potentially leaving the hosts without a healthy reserve. Jaydn Su'A is also banged up and reeled out of a tackle gingerly. 

Parramatta continue to generate results by kicking bombs to Zac Lomax and they have just forced a fresh set of six with less than 10 minutes remaining. Dragons 26 - Eels 20.

63rd minute: Massive moment at WIN Stadium, with Sean Russell looking to score a try, however the touch judge raised his flag ruling Josh Addo-Carr had stepped on the touchline before he passed infield to Russell. The Dragons hold on. Dragons 26 - Eels 20.

58th minute: This match has completely turned and the Eels are full of running. Parramatta have enjoyed plenty of success putting bombs up for Zac Lomax and the ploy has delivered another result. Dragons winger Nathan Lawson was not able to secure a bomb, Kelma Tuilagi picked up the loose ball and scored under the posts. Suddenly it's a six-point game.

More issues for St George Illawarra, with Toby Couchman leaving the field with an arm injury. The forward is in a fair amount of pain and looks unlikely to return. The Dragons are down to just one fit player on the bench. Dragons 26 - Eels 20.

55th minute: The pressure continued to build and the Dragons eventually cracked. Kitione Kautoga broke a Kyle Flanagan tackle in a charge to the line before throwing a spectacular offload to Dean Hawkins who scored to keep the comeback going. Zac Lomax nailed the kick from out wide to cut the deficit to 12. Dragons 26 - Eels 14.

51st minute: Parramatta have all the momentum and they are putting considerable pressure on the Dragons as they look to close the gap. The Eels have had multiple sets of six on the St George Illawarra line in a fascinating passage of play. 

The Dragons' quest to close out the contest has got tougher, with Hamish Stewart ruled out after suffering a head knock. Dragons 26 - Eels 8.

48th minute: We've had a big collision off the kick off, with Hamish Stewart taking on a charging Matt Doorey. The Dragons forward came off second best and has left the field for an HIA. Dragons 26 - Eels 8.

46th minute: The Eels have dominated the opening exchanges of the second half and they've made the perfect start with Zac Lomax crossing in the corner. The winger has attracted plenty of attention from the Dragons fans in his return to Wollongong and there were big cheers when his conversion attempt sailed wide. Dragons 26 - Eels 8.

Kick off: We're back for the second half at a sold-out WIN Stadium, with Dragons fans eager to see their team kick on after the break. The Eels are sure to throw plenty at their opponents and they're looking to start fast as they attempt a comeback bid.

The hosts have been dealt a blow, with Luciano Leilua ruled out for the remainder of the match with a quad injury. The forward will be sent for scans over the coming days to determine the severity of the injury. Dragons 26 - Eels 4.

Half-time: A Hamish Stewart hit up brings an end to a dominant half of footy from the Dragons. In their best 40 minutes of the season, the hosts ran in five tries to one to blow their opponents off the park. 

St George Illawarra outgained the Eels by 950m to 685m with David Klemmer and the forward pack laying the foundation up front. Nathan Lawson scored a first-half double despite coming into the game just four minutes before kick off after Christian Tuipulotu suffered a hamstring injury in the warm up.

Luciano Leilua picked up a quad injury late in the half and will be assessed during the break before a final decision is made on his status for the second 40.

Parramatta looked dangerous with the ball in hand and they'll need to strike quickly if they are to pull off a spectacular comeback after half-time. Dragons 26 - Eels 4.

32nd minute: Milestone man David Klemmer has just left the field after a mammoth opening stint that laid the foundation for the Dragons dominant start. Playing his 250th NRL game, the veteran had seven carries for 68 metres and 21 tackles in 31 minutes.

Viliame Fifita has picked up where Klemmer left off and has helped St George Illawarra continue to roll down the field. The territory allowed Lyhkan King-Togia to put up an attacking bomb and Val Holmes outleapt Eels fullback Isaiah Iongi to catch the ball and score his team's fifth. In mixed news for the hosts, Emre Guler has passed his HIA and returned to the fray, however Luciano Leilua has left the field in a fair amount of discomfort. Dragons 26 - Eels 4.

30th minute: The Dragons are running rampant at WIN Stadium, with the hosts working their way back down the field to cross for their fourth try in just half an hour. A Lyhkan King-Togia break on the left helped put the side back on the attack and Kyle Flanagan did the job on the right edge, throwing a double to slide through a stretched Parramatta defence.

The Eels have threatened with ball in hand, but defensively they've had no answers for a slick St George Illawarra attack that has spent the first half running downhill. Dragons 20 - Eels 4.

28th minute: Corey Allan is back on the field and he's straight into the thick of the action. A Parramatta error put the hosts on the attack and they quickly capitalised. St George Illawarra shifted right, with Moses Suli producing a slick last pass for Allan to score in the corner. Dragons 14 - Eels 4.

24th minute: The Eels have hit back, with Josh Addo-Carr finishing off a well-worked left shift. The attacking opportunity came after Zac Lomax was obstructed in the contest for a bomb, with Parramatta receiving a penalty. The visitors then targeted the Dragons makeshift right edge, with Val Holmes moving from left centre to right wing after Corey Allan went for an HIA.

The Dragons have received a boost, with Allan passing his assessment and preparing to return to the field. Dragons 10 - Eels 4.

20th minute: The hits keep coming for the Dragons with Emre Guler copping a high shot from Jack Williams. St George Illawarra received a penalty, but Guler has been taken from the field for an HIA, joining Corey Allan in the sheds for an assessment. Dragons 10 - Eels 0.

14th minute: The Dragons lost one winger in the warm up and they may have lost another winger with Corey Allan leaving the field for an HIA. The substitution saw Jaydn Su'A shift from the right edge to left centre and he made an impact on the following play. Val Holmes managed to tap back a Lyhkan King-Togia bomb to Luciano Leilua, who linked up with Su'A before he passed to Nathan Lawson for his second try of the night. Dragons 10 - Eels 0.

8th minute: There's been plenty of attacking football throughout the early exchanges, with the Dragons enjoying success when shifting the ball to both the left and right edges. Parramatta have also managed to march down the field when in possession and they had an attacking set of six inside the red zone. The set ended when Zac Lomax was penalised for a mid-air tackle when contesting a bomb. Dragons 4 - Eels 0.

2nd minute: There was late drama for the Dragons, with Christian Tuipulotu succumbing to a hamstring injury in the warm up. Nathan Lawson was rushed into the side minutes before kick off and it didn't take long for the winger to find himself in the thick of the action. Hooker Damien Cook darted from dummy-half and burst through the defensive line before linking up with fullback Clint Gutherson, with Lawson finishing off the break to put his team on the scoreboard. Dragons 4 - Eels 0.

Kick off: We are underway at WIN Stadium with the Dragons eager to snap a two-game losing streak. Kyle Flanagan and Lyhkan King-Togia will combine in the halves, while Parramatta winger Zac Lomax is playing his first game in Wollongong since leaving St George Illawarra at the end of last season. Dragons 0 - Eels 0.

Stat Attack

• The Eels have won their past four games against the Dragons.
• The Dragons have won four of their past five games against the Eels at WIN Stadium.
• Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored nine tries in seven games against the Dragons.
• Dragons prop David Klemmer will make his 250th NRL appearance.

Late Mail

Dragons: Coach Shane Flanagan has made one late change for the Dragons, with edge forward Luciano Leilua added to the starting side and Toby Couchman shifting to the interchange. Nathan Lawson is the 18th man. Wingers Corey Allan and Christian Tuipulotu return from hamstring injuries while centre Val Holmes is also back on deck after missing the Sharks game on Origin duty. Hard-running back-rower Jaydn Su'A (ankle) has been named to return while Viliami Fifita comes in for his first NRL game of 2025 on the bench. 

Eels: Star five-eighth Dylan Brown's return from suspension sees Joash Papalii revert to the bench. Jordan Samrani joins the starting side at centre with Will Penisini serving a three-game ban for a Dangerous Throw. Papalii fills the bench spot vacated by Ryley Smith, who has been suspended for two games. No late changes in the final team update, with, with Dan Kier the replacement player.

Broncos v Warriors at Suncorp Stadium

Post match press conferences

Fulltime: A strong first half set the Broncos up for their 26-12 win against the Warriors who will be ruing a poor half which started in the opening set with an error and didn't get much better from there. They then suffered injuries to fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad who took no part in the second half and then halfback Luke Metcalf who came off later in the second half, both with leg injuries. The Broncos however, boosted by a big home crowd, put on a strong display in attack and were able to work their way through some wobbles in the second half when the Warriors were threatening a comeback. Gehamat Shibasaki scored a double in a great display. 

76th min: After a hectic few minutes of back and forth with the Warriors fighting back, the Broncos finally seemed to have quelled their uprising with Shibasaki finally getting his second try after being denied earlier. The Broncos once again make the Warriors pay for an error - this time a penalty for obstruction coming out of their own end - going out to their left to score. Reynolds converts for a 26-12 lead. 

67th min: Great try to the Warriors. Leka Halasima chases and collect a Harris-Tevita kick to the left of the uprights and comes down with the ball untouched. Adam Pompey converts with Metcalf off the field. Broncos lead 20-12. 

Injury update - Metcalf is forced from the field with a reported leg issue and Brendan Piakura is put on report after a big hit on the Warriors halfback.

64th min: Shibasaki is denied another try after he knocks on an attempt to collect a clever Reynolds kick in behind which bounced over the 

52nd min: The Broncos edge further in front again with another penalty goal from Reynolds. While Warriors fans may feel aggrieved, it was deemed that Walsh was taken off his chase by Jackson Ford, giving up an escort penalty. Broncos lead 20-6.

46th min: Finally the Warriors are on the board after making use of their back-to-back possessions. Experienced winger Roger Tuivasa-Sheck hugs the left sideline, puts his head down and runs straight over to score. Metcalf converts the tough kick and it's 18-6. 

44th min: Warriors are denied a try after their best attacking passage of play in the entire game. A messy lead up with Jesse Arthars knocking on a Harris-Tevita kick before the kicker himself also knocks on in his attempt to clean up. Warriors however get a scrum on their 10 metre line and another chance to attack. 

Injury update - 41st min: Wayde Egan has passed his HIA and is back on the field for the Warriors. However, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has not come back after the first half with a knee issue. 

Crowd update: The opening game at Suncorp Stadium today has attracted a crowd of 43,434.

Halftime: A late try in the final seconds of the half to the Broncos has given them an 18-0 lead at the break, better reflecting their complete dominance of the half. The Warriors have been their own worst enemy with their discipline, while the football gods have also favoured the Broncos with some lucky bounces on top of their overall good play. The Broncos have had 60% of the possession with 19/22 completion rate compared to 11/15 for Warriors. While the home side have actually made more errors (six v five), the Warriors have conceded five penalties as well which have duly been punished by the Broncos. 

40th min: After a scrappy final 10 minutes from both sides, the Broncos spark in the final seconds, with Shibasaki running onto a short ball from Reece Walsh down their short side to score just before the break. Warriors had been defending their line gallantly for that period, but luck has been on the side of the Broncos, with a kick attempt ricocheting off a Warrior straight back to the Broncos to give them another attacking set. Reynolds converts and it's 18-0 at the break.

34th min: A successful captain's challenge for the Broncos after Gehamat Shibasaki was deemed to have knocked on, with the Bunker instead finding a stripping motion from the Warriors. 

33rd min: A try to the Warriors for Harris-Tevita is denied by the Bunker after the Broncos do a great job to hold him up as he comes down with a Luke Metcalf kick close to the line. Scores remain 12-0. 

Injury update - 30th min: Wayde Egan comes off for the Warriors for a HIA after coming off second best trying to stop Brendan Piakura. 

24th min: The Broncos edge even further in front with Reynolds nailing a penalty goal after a scrum infringement for Chanel Harris-Tavita. Broncos lead 12-0.

15th min: More ill discipline from the Warriors gets punished instantly with a penatly getting the Broncos down field to attack. The home side go to their left, with a great pass out from Ezra Mam finding an unmarked Karapani to stroll over. Reynolds can't convert and it's 10-0 to the Broncos. 

8th min: Some great defence on the Broncos left side as Josiah Karapani forces Edward Kosi who attempting to score to go over the sideline.

3rd min: Broncos are the first on the board with Kotoni Staggs bouncing out of an attempted tackle from Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad after he launched onto an Adam Reynold kicks in behind to score. The Warriors had the worst possible start, giving up the ball with an error in their own 10 to gift Broncos possession. Reynolds converts for an early 6-0 lead.

Kick off: The Warriors have the first use of the ball at a packed Suncorp Stadium.

Late Mail

Broncos: Coach Michael Maguire goes with the same 17 that got the job done against the Sharks. Tyson Smoothy is 18th man with Dolphins-bound star Selwyn Cobbo dropping out after the squad was finalised before kick off. 

Warriors: The loss of winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (ankle) brings Ed Kosi into the side while Rocco Berry is back from a hamstring injury in the centres. Maroons star Kurt Capewell returns after being rested last week so Leka Halasima goes to the bench. Tanah Boyd is the new 18th man.