Nawaqanitawase shines in Roosters’ 36-16 victory over Manly

NRL

Nawaqanitawase shines in Roosters’ 36-16 victory over Manly

By Navitalai Naivalurua

27/03/2026

[Image: Nine]

Mark Nawaqanitawase scored twice as the Sydney Roosters claimed their second NRL win of the season after defeating the Manly Sea Eagles 36-16 last night.

Nawaqanitawase was in better form last night, scoring the opening try after 6 minutes before scoring his second 11 minutes later.

Robert Toia also scored a double, while Connor Watson and Daniel Tupou scored a try each.

The Eagles’ tries came from Tom Trbojevic, who scored twice, and Tolutau Koula.

Today, the Warriors will take on the Wests Tigers at 7pm, and the Broncos will face the Dolphins at 9pm.

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