As it happened: Eels stun Roosters; DCE celebrates in style; Warriors topple Titans

Press Conferences

There is plenty to discuss following a stunning result in Parramatta, so make sure you tune into the press conferences to hear the fall out from the Eels' win over the Roosters.

Full-time: Parramatta have stunned the Roosters with a dominant performance at CommBank Stadium. The Eels ran in six tries to two to continue their late-season resurgence. Mitchell Moses was fantastic for the hosts, while Mark Nawaqanitawase was in the thick of the action for the visitors. The loss came at a cost for the Roosters, with halfback Sam Walker suffering a head knock in the seventh minute. Eels 30 - Roosters 10.

77th minute: That is the icing on the cake for Parramatta. Mitchell Moses produced a pinpoint bomb for Zac Lomax. Junior Tupou caught it, but the depth of the kick meant he leapt from the field of play. Lomax tackled him and the Roosters winger attempted a miracle flick pass as he fell to the ground. The ball bounced away from James Tedesco and Jordan Samrani was there to score his second. Eels 30 - Roosters 10. 

70th minute: The errors are mounting for the Roosters and they're making things difficult for themselves. The latest is their 16th of the match and Parramatta are back on the attack. They haven't scored yet but Joash Papalii forced a repeat set and time is rapidly running out for the visitors. Eels 26 - Roosters 10.

65th minute: This game has a bit of everything. We have a bomb, a spectacular catch, multiple desperation offloads, a grubber, a follow up kick, a deflection and eventually a Parramatta try with Jordan Samrani diving on the loose ball to ground it inches inside the touch line. That was a crazy try so it's only fitting Mitchell Moses nailed the conversion from the sideline. The Eels are one step closer to a memorable victory. Eels 26 - Roosters 10.

60th minute: The Roosters have a pulse and it's all thanks to Mark Nawaqanitawase. The winger has been in the thick of the action and has produced an outstanding flick pass straight into Rob Toia's chest. Nawaqanitawase had three Eels closing on and was rapidly approaching the sideline before producing yet another highlight reel play. Eels 20 - Roosters 10.

52nd minute: The Eels just keep chipping away and have broken through after dominating the opening 12 minutes of the second half. Relentless defensive pressure forced the Roosters into multiple errors and Mitchell Moses ensured they capitalised. The halfback produced a superb grubber before beating James Tedesco to the ball to extend his side's lead. It's a long way back for the Roosters now. Eels 20 - Roosters 4.

45th minute: It was almost a dream start for the Eels with Josh Addo-Carr coming close to a hat-trick. Mark Nawaqanitawase, however, produced a superb try-saving tackle to bundle the winger into touch. Eels 14 - Roosters 4.

Kick-off: We are back for the second half, with the Roosters desperate to strike first after the break. The visitors are playing without halfback Sam Walker, who suffered a head knock in the seventh minute. Parramatta hold a 10-point lead and are desperate to close out the contest to secure a famous upset win. Eels 14 - Roosters 4.

Half-time: What a way to finish the half. The Eels dropped the ball with 15 seconds left. The Roosters rushed to stop the clock to pack the scrum and did so with two seconds left. Hugo Savala promptly put the ball in the air, James Tedesco chased, Isaiah Iongi dropped it. The ball flew straight to Rob Toia, who offloaded to Mark Nawaqanitawase, who raced 40 metres to score. The Bunker, however, has taken a close look at the contest and ruled the ball brushed Tedesco's arm. Parramatta dodge a bullet and will hold a 10-point lead at the break. A big moment that and we'll see what impact it has in the second half. Eels 14 - Eels 4.

33rd minute: Will Penisini has been awarded a try after pouncing on a loose ball in the in-goal, but the Eels centre does not look confident and the Bunker will take a closer look. The Eels continued their tactic of kicking to Zac Lomax, with the winger unable to reel the ball in. Replays show it touched his hand and went forward, with the try overturned. Eels 14 - Roosters 4.

29th minute: That is some sensational rugby league from the Eels. Mitchell Moses kicked infield as he was being bundled into touch.  Zac Lomax soared through the air to catch the bomb and offloaded the ball as he was being tackled. Dylan Walker, who had only just returned to the field after passing his HIA, then produced a pinpoint cross-field kick for Josh Addo-Carr who caught it and scored untouched. Eels 14 - Roosters 4. 

24th minute: This time the Roosters are on the board. Hugo Savala produced a bomb for Mark Nawaqanitawase, who plucked the ball out of the air, lobbed the ball back infield as he was being tackled. James Tedesco was on the spot, caught the pass and scored the try. Eels 10 - Roosters 4

22nd minute: The Bunker has been busy tonight, with the referee sending a potential Roosters try upstairs. Mark Nawaqanitawase leapt for a bomb in a contest with Isaiah Iongi, the video referee has found a knock on but he has also spotted an escort and the Roosters receive a penalty. Eels 10 - Roosters 0.

21st minute: We have another Captain's Challenge, with the Eels now using their opportunity to appeal a ruling. The referee ruled Junior Paulo had lost the ball forward and the Bunker agreed, with the Roosters now receiving a chance to attack. Eels 10 - Roosters 0.

19th minute: The Roosters have run out of challenges, with Mark Nawaqanitawase ruled to have lost the ball. The visitors had argued it was a strip, but the Bunker said it was a loose carry and Parramatta are back on the attack. Eels 10 - Roosters 0.

18th minute: A physical start to this match is starting to take a toll, with Eels veteran Dylan Walker leaving the field for an HIA. Eels 10 - Roosters 0.

16th minute: The Roosters were hot on the attack but it's the Eels who have scored. Josh Addo-Carr plucked a pass out of the air, bobbled it, regathered it and raced 90 metres down the field to extend his side's lead. The winger had to go for the intercept, because the Roosters had an overlap and the gamble paid off. Eels 10 - Roosters 0

15th minute: Another trip to the Bunker, but this time it's the Roosters who are held up. Parramatta spilled the ball after their try and they have been under heavy pressure since. The visitors have received multiple fresh sets of six and will continue peppering their opponents. Eels 6 - Roosters 0.

10th minute: A double blow for the Roosters with Sam Walker ruled out of the contest. On the field, the Eels have finally broken through after Junior Tupou was unable to secure a bomb. Kelma Tuilagi caught the loose ball before sending J'maine Hopgood over for the opening points of the game. Eels 6 - Roosters 0

8th minute: Lots of concern for Sam Walker, who got his head in the wrong spot while attempting to tackle Eels forward Kelma Tuilagi. The Roosters halfback has left the field for an HIA. Meanwhile on the field, James Tedesco has somehow stopped Josh Addo-Carr from scoring in the corner, but the Roosters conceded a penalty in the process and the Eels remain on the attack. Eels 0 - Roosters 0.

5th minute: We're off to the Bunker for the second time in two minutes. Dylan Brown looked to have sliced his way through but was stopped Rob Toia and Mark Nawaqanitawase, who somehow managed to hold the Eels centre up. Eels 0 - Roosters 0.

4th minute: It's been a chaotic start to this match, with the Eels posing plenty of questions with ball in hand. The ball movement has led to an early attacking opportunity. There was contact in the contest for a grubber, with the Bunker clearing the contact but a Roosters knock on earlier in the play gives Parramatta a fresh set of six. Eels 0 - Roosters 0.

Kick-off: The final game of Super Saturday is underway, with Eels lock Dylan Walker running out for his 250th NRL match. The Roosters need a win to solidify their place in the eight, while Parramatta are eager to show there are green shoots in Jason Ryles' rebuild. Eels 0 - Roosters 0.

Late Mail

Eels: Jason Ryles' first-choice spine is starting to take shape, with Isaiah Iongi set to line up at fullback and Joash Papalii at five-eighth. Mitchell Moses is halfback and Ryley Smith will start at hooker. Luca Moretti has been ruled out for the season with a torn calf and Dylan Walker will start at lock in game 250 as a result. No changes for the Eels with Toni Mataele the 18th man.

Roosters: Coach Trent Robinson has reverted to the same pack he started the game with last week, with Spencer Leniu coming into the starting side, Naufahu Whyte shifting to lock, Victor Radley to second row and Benaiah Ioelu coming in to start at hooker. Connor Watson and Siua Wong both shift to the interchange. Ethan King is the 18th man. Daniel Tupou has been ruled out of Saturday's clash after showing concussion symptoms last week, with Junior Tupou coming into the side for his club debut.

Titans v Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium

Press Conferences

There is plenty to discuss out of an enthralling clash at Cbus Super Stadium, so tune into the live stream of the post-game press conferences. 

Full-time: The Titans finished with a late flurry but it's the Warriors who are celebrating a comprehensive victory on the Gold Coast. The win secures two crucial competition points and lifts Andrew Webster's side back into the top four. Titans 18 - Warriors 32.

77th minute: The Titans have two in quick succession, with AJ Brimson producing a superb cutout pass to put Brian Kelly through a hole. The centre ran a perfect line to go through untouched and score his side's third. Titans 18 - Warriors 32.

74th minute: Beau Fermor has produced a spectacular play to score the Titans' second try of the night. The forward dived with outstretched arms for a grubber and grounded the ball millimetres inside the dead ball line. Fermor may have injured his shoulder in the process, but he's had some treatment and is playing on. Titans 12 - Warriors 32 

71st minute: The Titans have come agonisingly close to scoring. Chanel Harris-Tevita was unable to catch a bomb, with the Titans picking it up and AJ Brimson breaking through, but the last pass to the fullback was forward. The hosts receive a scrum due to the initial knock on, but Jaylan De Groot dropped the ball on the first tackle. Titans 6 - Warriors 32. 

67th minute: Now it's the Titans turn to challenge, with the hosts calling for a strip. The Bunker disagrees and rules it a loose carry. The Warriors have another attacking set and a chance to extend their lead. Titans 6 - Warriors 32

65th minute: The floodgates may have opened now, with the Warriors building pressure before the Titans eventually cracked. Multiple players came close in successive plays but it was Eddie Ieremia-Toeava who crashed over for his first try in the NRL. The lead is now 26 and the majority of the 23,271 fans at Cbus Super Stadium are on their feet. Titans 6 - Warriors 32.

62nd minute: We have a Warriors Captain's Challenge, with the visitors arguing ruck interference. The Bunker agrees and the Warriors have a penalty and an attacking set of six. Titans 6 - Warriors 26

59th minute: The Warriors have turned defence into points, with the visitors rolling the full length of the field after regathering the short dropout. Chanel Harris-Tavita put a bomb up, with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck going up to contest for it. The winger tapped it back, Harris-Tavita passed to Adam Pompey and we have our first try since the 20th minute. Titans 6 - Warriors 26.

57th minute: Big opportunity missed for the Titans, with Jayden Campbell forcing a line dropout. The Warriors went short and tapped the ball back, only for it to go all the way into the in goal. Tanner Stowers-Smith was there to clean it up and we have another line drop out. This one has also been secured by the Warriors, who continue to grind away. Titans 6 - Warriors 20

48th minute: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's attempt at a spectacular put down has been denied, with AJ Brimson diving desperately to knock the ball out of the winger's hands. The Bunker, however, has spotted a high tackle in the lead up and the Warriors have a fresh set of six to attack. Titans 6 - Warriors 20

44th minute: The Warriors have extended their lead, with Tanah Boyd kicking a penalty goal. The two points came after the halfback was hit late following a kick, much to the displeasure of Gold Coast's Kieran Foran. Titans 6 - Warriors 20.

Kick-off: We are back for the second half, with the Titans looking to strike quickly to keep in touch with their opponents. The Warriors can take a big step towards a top-four finish with an early try will be eager to close out this contest. Titans 6 - Warriors 18.

Half-time: A big moment on the stroke of half-time, with the Bunker called upon to rule on a possible Titans try. AJ Brimson was charging towards a grubber and arrived at the ball at the same time as Wayde Egan, the ball bounced off both players, but went forward off Brimson's arm and the Warriors hold on to a 12-point lead at the break. Titans 6 - Wariors 18.

37th minute: The Warriors have produced some superb attack this evening, but their defence throughout the past five minutes has been just as impressive. The Titans were threatening to break through, but the Warriors swarmed in defence to force an error. Titans 6 - Warriors 18.

30th minute: Rugby league is a game of inches and the Titans have found themselves on the wrong side of that line. Phil Sami was desperately chasing a grubber that just kept bouncing away from him towards the sideline. The winger had a clean run to the ball, but he just couldn't get there in time and grounded it on the touch line. Titans 6 - Warriors 18.

28th minute: The Titans need to knuckle down if they are to get back into this contest and they've just produced an important defensive stand. The effort was rewarded when they received a penalty in the subsequent set and Gold Coast have a chance to hit back. Titans 6 - Warriors 18.

21st minute: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has a double, with the Warriors capitalising on another Titans error. This time Phil Sami was unable to catch a high ball, handing the visitors a fresh attacking set. Tanah Boyd orchestrated another left-edge raid, before converting the try to put his side up 12. Titans 6 - Warriors 18.

17th minute: The visitors have hit the front for the first time, with the halves combining to execute a superb short-side play. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck finished it in the corner and the sizeable Warriors contingent is full of voice. The opportunity came after the Titans turned the ball over on the counter-attack, with the visitors capitalising on the error. Titans 6 - Warriors 12

6th minute: The Warriors have hit right back, with Beau Fermor spilling the ball immediately after points. It didn't take long for the visitors to capitalise, with Marata Niukore charging through some lax defence to reach out and slam the ball ground. Titans 6 - Warriors 6.

4th minute: It's a dream start for the Titans, with the Warriors turning the ball over inside their own half. Captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui capitalised, charging over to put his team on top early. Titans 6 - Warriors 0.

Kick-off: We are underway at Cbus Super Stadium, with the Warriors enjoying plenty of support as they chase a top-four finish. With Cronulla having the bye this week, the visitors need a win to stay ahead of the Sharks. Gold Coast are also desperate for two competition points as they look to climb off the bottom of the ladder. Titans 0 - Warriors 0. 

Late Mail

Titans: A big blow for the Titans with Jaimin Jolliffe (knee) and David Fifita (ankle) ruled out for the remainder of the season. Reagan Campbell-Gillard will start at prop, while centres Brian Kelly (concussion) and Jojo Fifita (ankle), and bench utility Klese Haas (personal reasons) are all returning on Saturday afternoon. No changes in Saturday's final team update, with Tony Francis the 18th man. 

Warriors: A late forward pack reshuffle for the visitors, with Tanner Stowers-Smith to start at prop and Demitric Vaimauga shifting to the interchange. Andrew Webster's men continue to welcome back the troops as they look to secure a top-four finish. Kurt Capewell (concussion), Te Maire Martin (concussion) and Rocco Berry (shoulder) are all set to return this weekend. Berry's return allows Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad to shift to fullback, while Capewell will start in the back row and Martin is on track to come off the bench. Jackson Ford will miss the clash after he was suspended for three weeks.

 

Sea Eagles v Dolphins at 4 Pines Park

Press Conference

There was plenty of attacking football at 4 Pines Park so be sure to tune in to the post-game press conferences to hear what the coaches and captains thought of that one.

Full-time: Connelly Lemuelu has scored his second of the afternoon to take the total points tally to 88 for the game, with Manly claiming a 58-30 victory. It was the highest-scoring match since 2003 and the equal-seventh all-time. It was a milestone game to remember for Daly Cherry-Evans, who orchestrated his side's rampant attack in his 350th match. The win keeps the Sea Eagles' slim finals hopes alive, while the Dolphins' top-eight chances have slipped further from their grasp. Sea Eagles 58 - Dolphins 30.

76th minute: The Dolphins have another late try, with Felise Kaufusi carrying three Manly defenders over the line to score his first four-pointer of the season. Daly Cherry-Evans' afternoon has taken a turn, with the halfback's nose clattering into Kaufusi's head as he attempted to stop the try. There is plenty of blood pouring out, but the veteran is looking to play on. Sea Eagles 58 - Dolphins 24.

73rd minute: The Manly party continues, with Tom Trbojevic producing a perfect pass to send Lehi Hopoate away down the left flank. The fullback then followed through in support and received the pass inside to score his second. Sea Ragles 56 - Dolphins 18.

70th minute: Tolu Koula is having quite the afternoon, with the Manly speedster showing he's one of the quickest players in the game. Halfback Daly Cherry-Evans continues to toy with the Dolphins, the veteran kicking deep on the first tackle after a scrum after noticing Trai Fuller was in the scrum. Koula sprinted past Max Feagai, got the bounce and scored the try. Sea Eagles 52 - Dolphins 18.

65th minute: Any hopes of a stunning Dolphins comeback have been quickly put to bed. The visitors dropped the kick off, with Manly promptly capitalising. The points came down the left edge yet again, with Tom Trbojevic getting to the outside of Isaiya Katoa, throwing a dummy and slicing through. Sea Eagles 46 - Dolphins 18.

63rd minute: The Dolphins have got one back, with Connelly Lemuelu scoring in the left corner. It was the visitors' first real attacking chance of the second half and they made the most of it to score their first points since the 13th minute. Sea Eagles 40 - Dolphins 18.

59th minute: Daly Cherry-Evans hasn't scored a try yet, but he keeps setting them up for his teammates. This time he produced a superb pass for Luke Brooks to finish off another left-edge attacking raid. Tolu Koula broke multiple tackles before offloading to Ben Trbojevic, who also offloaded, with the ball eventually landing in Cherry-Evans' hands for a crisp pass to his five-eighth. Sea Eagles 40 - Dolphins 12. 

55th minute: We are off to the Bunker, with the milestone man claiming a try. Daly Cherry-Evans initially looked to have knocked the ball on as he attempted to pick up a loose ball. The replays confirmed the ball touched the halfback's hand before he kicked it forward and it is no try. Sea Eagles 34 - Dolphins 12. 

52nd minute: There will be no more Captain's Challenges this afternoon after the Dolphins unsuccessfully challenged a knock-on ruling. The error hands Manly the ball on halfway, with the hosts looking to extend their lead. Sea Eagles 34 - Dolphins 12.

49th minute: The Sea Eagles are rocking this afternoon, with Ben Trbojevic reaching out to put his name on the scoresheet. A Dolphins error handed the hosts another chance to attack and they took it with open arms. The visitors needed to strike first to have any chance to playing their way back into their contest but Manly have quickly put paid to any comeback hopes with an exceptional 10-minute burst to start the second half. Sea Eagles 34 - Dolphins 12.

44th minute: Manly have hit the ground running, with Tof Sipley making the big men proud with a barnstorming run to put his team on the front foot. The prop deflected a kick, picked up the loose ball and sprinted down field. He was dragged down by Isaiya Katoa, but the Sea Eagles capitalised a few plays later when Lehi Hopoate crossed for his second. Sea Eagles 28 - Dolphins 12.

Kick-off: We are back for the second half, with the Dolphins running into the wind as they look to finish over the top of their rivals. Manly came to life in the final 20 minutes of the first half and they're out to close out this contest to keep their finals hopes alive and celebrate Daly Cherry-Evans' milestone in style. Sea Eagles 22 - Dolphins 12.

Half-time: That is time on an entertaining half of football, with the Sea Eagles running in four tries to take a 10-point lead into the break. Manly threatened to breakthrough for another, with Tolu Koula causing all sorts of issues for the Dolphins defence. The visitors, however, managed to hold out their opponents and they'll be looking to strike first to  start the second half. Sea Eagles 22 - Dolphins 12.

30th minute: Manly have gone coast to coast to score off the kick off. Tolu Koula bumped off a defender before sending Lehi Hopoate away down the sideline. The winger took on Trai Fuller before offloading to Ethan Bullemor to finish off a spectacular long-range try. Sea Eagles 22 - Dolphins 12.

28th minute: A Dolphins penalty has given Manly another chance to attack and this time they have capitalised. Lehi Hopoate charged towards the tryline, collided with Trai Fuller, bumped the Dolphins fullback away and slammed the ball down to put his team in front. Sea Eagles 18 - Dolphins 12

25th minute: The two sides continue to throw the ball around, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow nearly going the length of the field on a kick return. The Sea Eagles scrambled to hold out their opponents, before they got an attacking chance of their own. An errant pass, however handed possession back to the Dolphins. Sea Eagles 12 - Dolphins 12.

17th minute: Both teams are putting on a show in the Saturday afternoon sunshine, with Manly scoring a sensational try to level the scores. The Dolphins let a bomb bounce, with Lehi Hopoate and Tolu Koula producing desperation offloads to keep the ball alive before Luke Brooks toed it through and won the race to the ball to ground it. Sea Eagles 12 - Dolphins 12.

14th minute: The points continue to flow at 4 Pines Park, with the Dolphins chancing their arm and throwing the ball around from inside their own half. A Max Feagai break was followed by a penalty and a set restart, with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King taking advantage of a quick play the ball and a retreating defensive line to throw a dummy and slide through. Sea Eagles 6 - Dolphins 12

7th minute: Pressure has turned into points, with Matt Lodge crashing over for his second try in as many weeks. The prop latched on to a short ball and burst his way through the Dolphins defensive line and we are back level. Sea Eagles 6 - Dolphins 6.

5th minute: The Sea Eagles are back in business, with a Dolphins error providing a chance to attack. The visitors have held firm, but a Ben Trbojevic kick has resulted in a line drop out and a repeat set. Sea Eagles 0 - Dolphins 6

3rd minute: It's a dream start for the visitors, with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki charging on to a short ball from Isaiya Katoa to put his side in front. The hosts opened the door when Lehi Hopoate spilled the ball and the Dolphins didn't need a second invitation. Sea Eagles 0 - Dolphins 6

2nd minute: We have an early Captain's Challenge, with Manly appealing the ruling that Lehi Hopoate had dropped the ball in a tackle. The Sea Eagles argued it was a strip, however the Bunker ruled otherwise and Manly must play the final 78 minutes without a challenge. Dolphins have an early attacking opportunity. Sea Eagles 0 - Dolphins 0

Kick-off: Daly Cherry-Evans has led Manly out for his 350th NRL game, with the skipper becoming just the fifth player to achieve the feat. The sun is shining at 4 Pines Park for the crucial clash, with both teams desperate to keep their finals hopes alive. Sea Eagles 0 - Dolphins 0.

Stat Attack

• The Sea Eagles have scored only six tries in their last four games.
• The Dolphins have won only three from eight outside Queensland this season.
• Sea Eagles centre Tolu Koula is on an eight-game try scoring streak at 4 Pines Park.
• Dolphins flyer Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored seven tries in his last five games.
• Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans will become the fifth player to appear in 350 NRL games.

Late Mail

Sea Eagles: Daly Cherry-Evans will line up at halfback as he becomes just the fifth person to play 350 NRL games. The veteran will link up with Luke Brooks in the halves. A shoulder injury to Reuben Garrick has seen Tommy Talau shift from the bench to the centres with Aaron Schoupp coming on to the interchange. Jake Trbojevic remains sidelined with a concussion and will sit out the remainder of the regular season as the club takes a cautious approach to his return. The Sea Eagles will line up 1-17, with Joey Walsh the 18th man. 

Dolphins: Trai Fuller is set to start at fullback in a game day switch, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow shifting to the centres. Fuller came into the starting side on Friday after Kodi Nikorima succumbed to illness, with the five-eighth dropping out of the side in the 24-hour update. A backline reshuffle followed, with Jake Averillo shifting to five-eighth and Ray Stone coming on to the bench. Max Feagai is straight into the centres in his return from a shoulder injury. Felise Kaufusi and Francis Molo are also back from suspension and set to start in the front row for Saturday's must-win clash. Aublix Tawha is the 18th man.