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Roosters edge Rabbitohs 26-18

Roosters edge Rabbitohs 26-18

By Navitalai Naivalurua
14/03/2026
[Image: Getty Images]

Mark Nawaqanitawase scored a try to assist the Sydney Roosters defeat the Rabbitohs 26-18 in round 2 of the NRL last night.

Daly Cherry-Evans, Daniel Tupou and James Tedesco also scored a try to help the Sydney base side.

Meanwhile, last night's match went to Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston, who etched his name into Rugby League folklore, becoming the greatest try-scorer in Australian Premiership history.

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Johnston surpassed the 53‑year‑old record held by the late Ken Irvine by crossing for his 213th career try in the 41st minute at a sold-out Allianz Stadium.

In another match last night, the Warriors thrashed the Raiders 40-6.

Looking at the matches today, the Wests Tigers will take on the Cowboys at 4pm, the Dragons will face the Storm at 6.30pm and the Panthers will meet the Sharks at 8.35pm.



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