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Full-time: The Eels get a big 42-16 win over the Sharks, helping milestone woman Keilee Joseph celebrate her 50th NRLW game in style. The Eels did most of their damage early, heading into the half-time break with a 24-6 lead. The visitors withstood a second-half comeback from the Sharks tried to address their horrible completions in the first half, but overall, penalties and errors were their downfall. Some big performers across the park for the Eels with Rory Owen getting a double and 212 run metres. Marta Mataele was also strong with 165 run metres  nine tackle breaks and a try assist, while forwards Elsie Albert and Keilee Joseph in her 50th game were again amongst the top performers.

66th min: The Eels go further in front with Jasmin Morrissey finishing a good effort try from the team. Pouncing on a loose ball that hit the deck down the other side of the field, the ball then went to Martha Mataele who was able to step through defenders before getting the ball back to her speedy winger on her inside. Pearson converts again for a 42-16 lead. 

59th min: A successful captain's challenge from the Eels with a messy pick-up from Taneka Todhunter originally ruled a knock on overturned after an examination by the Bunker. 

58th min: Bang-bang for the Eels and for Zali Fay who is over for her double. Cassey Tohi-Hiku sets it up with a dummy and a run through the defensive line before passing outside to her winger who was backing up. Pearson's kick is successful this time for a 36-16 lead. 

55th min: Momentum back with the Eels after a mini-Sharks fightback, with Zali Fay extending their lead after going over out wide on the left-hand side. The Sharks were penalised and compounded that with an error trying to defend their own half. Pearson can't convert and it's 30-16. 

45th min: The Sharks are fighting back and this time it's the returning Rhiannon Byers who is over for their third try. Good work from the home side to capitalise on another Eels error to get over the line. Chantay Kiria-Ratu is successful with her conversion attempt this time for 26-16. 

40th min: An important try for the Sharks by Milla Elaro to keep her side in the game. An error from the Eels and then a six-again give the Sharks a sustained run at their line and they swing it to their left for their winger to go over untouched. Kiria-Ratu's conversion from out wide iis waved away so the score stays 26-10. 

38th min: More ill discipline to start the second half from the Sharks and Rachael Pearson needs no further invitation, stepping up to slot another penalty goal. Eels lead 26-6. 

Half-time: The visiting Eels have a healthy 24-6 lead after coming out of the blocks with plenty of attacking intent. Origin centre Rory Owen has a first-half double, while Rachael Pearson has slotted three out of her four conversion attempts as well as a penalty goal. For the Sharks, they have only had 32 percent of the possession, completing 7/9 compared with 17/21 for the Eels. They have also conceded seven penalties to one - something coach Tony Herman will be looking to quickly address at the break. 

31st min: More points for the Eels with the Bunker overturning a no-try call, awarding Ryvrr-Lee Alo a four-pointer after the forward chased through on a Cassey Tohi-Hiku kick, keeping control of the ball when it first looked like it may have been a knock on. Pearson steps up to take the conversion and is successful for a 24-6 lead. 

27th min: A return to the field from Sharks forward Talei Holmes, with the Fiji international back in the game after having a baby.

22nd min: The Eels go further in front by two points with Rachael Pearson kicking a penalty goal after she was the victim of a hip drop tackle. Ellie Johnston is put on report for the tackle and Parramatta push further in front 18-6. 

18th min: An early double for Rory Owen who goes over on the left. While the Sharks had her legs, she kept her arm off the ground and was able to hover it before stretching out and planting the ball. The Sharks are hurting themselves with an error and a penalty in the lead-up to that try. Pearson is successful with the kick and it's 16-6. 

14th min: An instant reply from the Eels with a knock on from the kick-off giving them a scrum. They then quickly work their way to their right and centre Martha Mataele charges over on the right. The conversion attempt from Pearson is unsuccessful and the score remains 10-6. 

13th min: A quick hit-back for the Sharks with Jacinta Carter scoring her first NRLW try. The powerful prop surges to the line and gets the ball down next to the posts. The returning Chantay Kiria-Ratu who was a late confirmation into the team has no problem slotting the kick and the scores are level 6-6. 

7th min: A great solo try for Rory Owen to get the Eels on the board first. She runs from her own 20 metre mark, bursting through some tackles and showing her speed to run the 80 metres to score. Rachael Pearson converts for an early 6-0 lead. 

Kick off: Eels kick off to let the Sharks have first use of the ball. 

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Late Mail

Sharks: Chantay Kiria-Ratu is confirmed to return at five-eighth in place of the injured Georgia Hannaway. Jacinta Carter is in at prop, Manilita Takapautola moves to lock and Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu goes to the edge. China Polata is out, while Talei Holmes has been elevated to the bench. Earlier, there was a boost for Cronulla with Rhiannon Byers to return from a knee injury in the second row, taking the place of Jaydika Taufa who has been sidelined with a throat injury. 

Eels: No late changes for the Eels. With Lindsay Tui sidelined with an ankle injury, Jasmin Morrisey shifts to the centres, with Zali Fay coming in on the wing. On the bench, forwards Ryvrr-Lee Alo and Chloe Jackson are both returning from concussions. Tess McWilliams is 18th player. 

Roosters v Warriors at Allianz Stadium

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Warriors

Full-time: The Roosters' combined for an incredible 179 runs for 15597 metres, with barnstorming forward Olivia Kernick putting her hand up for 210 of those. Tarryn Aiken, Jess Sergis, Taina Naividi and Isabelle Kelly also had 21 tackle breaks between them. Meanwhile, the Warriors missed 44 tackles.

67 min: Fressard has the final say with Kernick delivering a perfectly timed pass for the winger who found herself in the middle at the right time to steam on to the football and score under the posts. Roosters 66-8.

65 min: The Roosters are breaking records now with the most points scored in an NRLW game. Kizza delivers from dummy half and Kernick pulls a show and go at the line to make it a double. Roosters 60-8.

60 min: The Roosters throw in a captain's challenge and come up trumps to get another opportunity in field position. Aiken loops a pass over the top to Parker who crosses for a hat-trick. The Warriors have made 90 more tackles than the Roosters. Roosters 54-8.

56 min: More eyes up footy from the Roosters. Nizza starts and finishes the play with a scoot from dummy half before getting the ball back from Kelleher and racing 40m downfield to score. Kelleher converts to crack the 50. Roosters 50-8.

54 min: Sergis comes up with a sensational steal on Shakira Baker. The Roosters have got the numbers out left and swing the ball to Jayme Fressard to bag one in the left-corner. Roosters 44-8.

49 min: Kelly goes back-to-back! Aiken goes right and beats Patricia Maliepo on the outside before getting the offload away for a powering Kelly who takes the ball over the line. Roosters 38-8.

45 min: A clever kick from Aiken off the side of the boot sets up a footrace to the in-goal between Isabelle Kelly and Broughton and Kelly comes up trumps. Roosters 34-8.

42 min: A blow for the Warriors with Emmanita Paki leaving the field after succumbing to an ankle injury sustained earlier in the match.

40 min: A sensational try from the Warriors. Gayle Broughton throws a cut out pass to the left for Payton Takimoana who steps back inside and throws a flick pass back inside for Mele Hufanga to score. Roosters 28-8.

37 min: The Roosters shift right and Sergis shows great skill to square up her defence and spread the ball wide for Parker to cross for a double. Kelleher converts from the sideline. Roosters 28-4.

36 min: It's not the start the Warriors needed with Mya Hill-Moana knocking the ball on off the kick-off. 

Half-time: The Roosters dominated proceedings in the first half with 61 per cent of possession and taking an 18-point lead to the sheds. Yet the Warriors are still asking plenty of questions in defence, forcing seven errors out of the Roosters.

34 min: The Roosters look right again and Aiken goes to the line and links up with Jess Sergis who runs a great line to cut back on the inside and stretch the home side's lead before the break. Roosters 22-4.

32 min: The Roosters have an opportunity to extend their lead and Jocelyn Kelleher finds space on the left but Kaiyah Atai and Ivana Lauitiiti come up with great cover defence to force a knock on.

28 min: Taina Naividi draws in several defenders left of the posts and keeps the ball alive with an offload. The Roosters shift right and Jasmin Strange shows great footwork to create space for Brydie Parker in the right-hand corner. Roosters 16-14.

19 min: The Warriors hit back! The visitors put some slick passes together to the right and Stacey Waaka finds the gap and puts the burners on to score. Roosters 12-4.

11 min: A strong run from Otesa Pule puts the Roosters into perfect attacking position. Tarryn Aiken looks right but finds Olivia Kernick on the inside who races her way over the line. Roosters are dominating possession with 71 per cent of the football. Roosters 12-0.

7 min: The Roosters march their way back into the Red Zone and Jess Sergis' work close to the line has the Warriors scrambling and Keeley Nizza dummys left and darts right to dive over for the opening points. Roosters 6-0.

3 min: The Roosters come out strong and the Warriors give themselves an early challenge with Jasmin Huriwai giving away a penalty deep into their half after slowing down the ruck. The visitors show great scramble defence.

Late Mail 

Roosters: A late change on game day with Aliyah Nasio promoted to the starting side, moving Millie Elliott to the bench. With Jillaroos forward Rima Butler suffering a head knock in last week's win over the Broncos, Taneisha Gray is the new face on the bench for her first appearance of the year. Mia Wood takes is the 18th player.

Warriors: No late changes on game day after Apii Nicholls was ruled out on Saturday due to a hand injury. Nicholls is facing up to four games on the sideline. Emmanita Paki has been switched from five-eighth to fullback with hooker Patricia Maliepo moved into the halves. Jay Huriwai has been promoted from the bench to start at hooker and Capri Paekau joins the interchange. Maarire Puketapu shifts from prop to the second row, with Metanoia Fetalaiga coming from the bench to start in the front row.

Numbers Game

• The Roosters have won their last two games against the Warriors.
• The Warriors have lost three from four in Australia this season.
• Roosters winger Brydie Parker has scored five tries in her last two games.
• Warriors winger Tysha Ikenasio has scored five tries in her last two games.

Titans v Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium

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Titans

Full-time: The Titans make it seven straight against their South-East Queensland rivals. The 28-20 victory came off the back of a huge effort from Teagan Levi who had a double and another starring performance from Evania Isa'ako who had two try assists.

70 min: The Broncos have one more roll of the dice and look to Lenarduzzi for another crash play but the veteran prop fumbles the football in contact over the line.

70 min: The Broncos have the ball back! The Titans have the scrum 10m out from their own line but the ball is knocked on by Lily Patston.

69 min: The Broncos have all the momentum and are making big metres downfield. The visitors look to score when Robinson plucks a Southwell pass and crosses the line but the it's called forward.

67 min: Brisbane keep their chances alive, going the field in their next set and Lenarduzzi crosses over with a signature crash play from close range. Southwell converts. Titans 28-20.

64 min: The Titans go further ahead with some more slick hands to the left for Grey who makes it a double in what's been a strong return from injury for the rugby sevens convert. Brown slots the extras from the sideline. Titans 28-14.

63 min: As Mato returns the Broncos have the ball in their own end but come up with a crucial error with a loose pass to Robinson out of dummy half.

62 min: Both sides trade sets and the Titans make some big metres with the ball but can't capitalise with the extra man as Brisbane hold up another defensive set.

52 min: Brisbane go down to 12 payers with Mato placed on report and sent to the sin bin for a hip drop tackle on Levi.

45 min: Another successful challenge hands the Titans a golden opportunity with a scrum 20m out from Brisbane's line. The Gold Coast go right in the scrum play and it's Levi again who spears her way through defenders to score a double. Titans 22-14.

43 min: The Titan's take back the lead when Chelsea Lenarduzzi is penalised for holding down the ruck and Brown slots a penalty goal. Titans 16-14.

41 min: Brisbane go back to back! Southwell finds a sweeping Upton on the right who skips her way through the Gold Coast defence before some backwards and forwards with Teitzel to get across the line. Scoreboard is locked 14-14.

37 min: The Broncos capitalise on the field position shifting left with some slick hands to send Johnson over untouched. Titans 14-8.

36 min: It's a great start for the broncos who challenge a knock on in the play the ball and come up trumps with the Gold Coast penalised for lying in the ruck.

Half-time: The Titans take a 10-point lead to the sheds on the back of 57 per cent possession and an 88 per cent completion rate. Evania Isa'ako was a standout of the first half with 81 run metres, two try assists and two tackle breaks.

34 min: Grey passes her HIA and returns to the field.

33 min: The Titans look to hit back after another strong run from Levi downfield sets up an opportunity for Lily Kolc to dart from dummy half and run 20m to the try line but Upton comes up with a huge try saver to force a knock on.

27 min: Brisbane go right off the scrum and Upton sweeps out the back and Georgia Bartlett finds a sweeping Upton out the back who sets up Johnson in the corner. Titans 14-4.

26 min: Lofipo shuts down a scoring opportunity for the Broncos but Brisbane get a golden chance to set up in their attacking zone with a scrum from 10m out.

20 min: The Gold Coast winger gets herself back into position and Isa'ako comes up with another assist with a looping pass over the top for Grey to crash over in the left corner. Tamika Upton's attempt to shut down the try is high which sends Grey for a HIA and the fullback is placed on report. Brown misses the conversion but lands the penalty shot. Titans 14-0.

19 min: Brisbane give away another crucial penalty on the last play after a dangerous tackle involving Destiny Brill and Shannon Mato on Georgia Grey.

12 min: Titans's left edge delivers the second try of the afternoon with Evania Isa'ako creating space for Jaime Chapman who beats Julia Robinson on the outside to score. Another missed conversion for Lauren Brown. Titans 8-0.

11 min: Levi makes another darting run downfield but is slow to the play the ball with what looks to be an ankle injury. The hooker plays on but Deleni Paitai is penalised and placed on report for dangerous contact.

7 min: The Titans shift the ball left then right and it's Teagan Levi who burrows over from dummy half past several Broncos defenders to score the opening points. Titans 4-0.

6 min: Georgia Bartlett is penalised for a late tackle on the last play of the set and the Titans are gifted a golden opportunity.

3 min: An offside penalty against Sienna Lofipo for a slow peel hands the Broncos and early jump and Jesse Southwell puts in an attacking last tackle kick but Kerri Johnson comes up with a knock on in the contest.

 

Late Mail

Titans: No late changes as Karyn Murphy takes a settled line-up into the SEQ derby. Young gun Lily Kolc will play her 25th game, sharing the hooking duties with captain Georgia Hale. Samoa and Queensland back Destiny Mino-Sinapati has been retained as the reserve after making a successful return from a knee injury in the BMD Premiership last week.

Broncos: No late changes for the Broncos. Origin rake Jada Ferguson returns to start, shifting Destiny Brill to the bench. With Bri Clark suspended for two matches, Lillian Yarrow moves back to prop while Bree Spreadborough is named at lock.