Full Time
80:00
5:30pm Sat March 24, 2018
Round 3 - Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal - Crowd: 25106
80min

"Credit to the boys" say three try hero Robert Jennings. Souths have been outstanding tonight. Full Match report to come.

80min

Angus Crichton is collected in the final tackle and Souths record their first win of 2018.

80min

Cherry-Evans kicks the ball out on the foul from the kick-off.

78min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Attempted by Adam Doueihi.

From the touchline Doueihi fades the kick wide.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 34 - 6 Sea Eagles
78min

Stand and applaud the Rabbitohs tonight - they have been sensational.

77min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Hymel Hunt. Kick to come.

The bench player is on the spot to score after some offloading play.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 34 - 6 Sea Eagles
75min

Martin Taupau throws an offload but in a sign that sums up the Sea Eagles performance, Lachlan Croker knocks on.

75min

Some enterprising play from the Rabbitohs to spread the ball wide.

74min

Manly have tried hard in the loss tonight, but the Rabbitohs have had all the answers and shown a level of intensity that must be applauded.

74min

Jorge Taufua tries to force his way over the line, but as they have done all night the Rabbitohs stand up to force the Sea Eagles into touch.

73min

Manly are back on the attack.

73min

Tom Burgess bumps off Brian Kelly in a display of authority.

72min

The bunker rules No Try. Manly will play the ball after Trbojevic was deemed to have been tackled in-goal.

72min

Souths have made a 50 metre break, but the referee has referred the play to the bunker to see whether the Manly lock has scored.

72min

Sam Burgess has stripped Jake Trbojevic in the act of scoring.

71min

Yet another penalty goes the way of the Sea Eagles.

71min

Another penalty for the Sea Eagles.

70min

Manly earn a penalty.

70min

Joel Thompson goes within an inch of forcing his way over the line.

69min

Manly force a repeat set with a nicely weighted kick.

68min

In Late Mail for #NRLEelsSharks, Trent Hodkinson comes into the Cronulla line-up in place of Matt Moylan, while Will Smith replaces Suaia Matagi on the bench for Parramatta.

68min

Sam Burgess loses the ball inside the Rabbitohs half.

66min

Daly Cherry-Evans is on the spot to prevent a further South Sydney try.

66min

Souths are surging at the moment.

65min

Lachlan Croker puts in a second kick but ends up giving the Rabbitohs a 7-tackle set.

65min

Tom Trbojevic is monstered by Dane Gagai in a dominant tackle.

63min

Damien Cook loses the ball after taking a dart from dummy half.

62min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Kicked by Adam Doueihi.

After missing his previous attempts from the touchline, the Rabbitohs playmaker nails the conversion from touch.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 30 - 6 Sea Eagles
61min

While Jennings has reaped the benefits on the scoreboard, his contribution with the ball has been instrumental in helping the Rabbitohs establish a match-winning lead.

60min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Robert Jennings. Kick to come.

For the first time in his career, Robert Jennings collects a hat-trick!

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 28 - 6 Sea Eagles
60min

Lloyd Perrett is on for Manly.

59min

Tom Trbojevic is forced to tap the ball dead. South Sydney are so far on top in this contest that you would not believe Manly posted 9 tries last week.

58min

The Sea Eagles' inability to get to their kick has been costly tonight.

58min

George Burgess produces a brilliant tackle to monster Daly Cherry-Evans on the last tackle.

58min

Cody Walker looks to find the in-goal, but Uate is on the spot to tidy up for the Sea Eagles.

58min

Cameron Murray streaks downfield with the incision of a young Gi!

57min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Kicked by Adam Doueihi.

Slotting the kick between the posts, the Rabbitohs are back on top.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 24 - 6 Sea Eagles
56min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Richard Kennar. Kick to come.

After languishing in reserve grade last season with Canterbury, Kennar posts his fourth try in three matches.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 22 - 6 Sea Eagles
56min

Adam Doueihi in his enthusiasm to pressure Trbojeivic may have tackled the Manly fullback whilst in the air.

56min

Adam Doueihi has bombed for Tom Trbojevic who appears to have had the ball stripped from him.

56min

Kennar is claiming another try.

55min

Daly Cherry-Evans looked to set up his fullback, but Souths were on the spot to shut down the Manly threat.

54min

Manly rising off the back of posting points.

53min

Conversion: Sea Eagles
Kicked by Daly Cherry-Evans.

From next to the posts DCE adds the extras.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 18 - 6 Sea Eagles
52min

Try: Sea Eagles
Scored by Jackson Hastings. Kick to come.

Dummy and run. The former Roosters half uses his speed to get the Sea Eagles on the board.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 18 - 4 Sea Eagles
51min

Manly receive a penalty after Thomas Burgess was deemed to have not been square at marker.

50min

Sam Burgess produces an inspired tackles on Tom Trbojevic.

49min

Adam Doueihi finds the sideline and for the first time tonight Souths complete a set after posting points.

47min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Attempted by Adam Doueihi.

From the touchline Doueihi comes up with a poor attempt. Souths with a big lead.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 18 - 0 Sea Eagles
45min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Robert Jennings. Kick to come.

Just as he did in the opening 40 minutes, Robert Jennings posts a try in the corner.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 18 - 0 Sea Eagles
45min

Tevita Tatola has a solid charge close to the tryline.

45min

Uate comes up with an error inside the Manly half. It isn't happening for the Sea Eagles so far tonight.

43min

Adam Doueihi tries a show and go close to the line.

41min

Daly Cherry-Evans is on the spot to clean up an Adam Doueihi grubber.

41min

Sam Burgess goes within an inch of scoring.

40min

Manly are forced into touch.

40min

Play set to recommence momentarily as both sides make their way back onto ANZ Stadium.

40min

South Sydney have produced their finest half of football so far this season. However just seven days ago, the Rabbitohs lead 14-0 at H/T only to lose to the Panthers. Can the Rabbitohs post their first win of the season? Will Manly rediscover their attacking flair? All will be revealed in the second half.

40min

Brad Parker is claimed in a tackle which draws to an end the first half of play.

39min

Souths find touch and will be content to head to the sheds at 14-0.

38min

Daly Cherry-Evans comes up with a bludger of a last tackle kick and the pressure is off the Rabbitohs once again.

38min

John Sutton has passed his HIA test - will return to the field.

38min

Tom Trbojevic looked certain to score, but a courageous tackle from Alex Johnston managed to save the Rabbitohs.

38min

Kelepi Tanginoa is down on his haunches.

37min

Manly receive a penalty following an exhilarating passage of play.

36min

Souths opt to move the ball on the last, but end up being bundled into touch.

35min

Joel Thompson comes up with a kick befitting a second rower to squander an attacking set for the Sea Eagles.

34min

Tom Trbojevic cleans up after the Rabbitohs failed to capitalise on a big attacking chance. To compound their woes, the Rabbitohs concede a penalty.

33min

Daly Cherry-Evans reigns the Souths halfback in, but the Rabbitohs are on the attack.

32min

Adam Doueihi is streaking away!

31min

Manly get a penalty after George Burgess infringes in the play-the-ball - once again the Rabbitohs fail to complete after points.

29min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Attempted by Adam Doueihi.

From the right touchline Doueihi swings the kick towards the posts, but the ball hits the uprights. No Goal.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 14 - 0 Sea Eagles
28min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Richard Kennar. Kick to come.

With Brian Kelly unable to gather in Cody Walker's cross field kick, some quick interchange of passes to Richie Kennar on the right wing sees the Rabbitohs post their third.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 14 - 0 Sea Eagles
28min

Richard Kennar is claiming a try.

27min

South Sydney implementing some second phase play to get into the Sea Eagles half.

27min

Jackson Hastings replaces Apisai Koroisau at hooker for the Sea Eagles.

26min

George Burgess is on the field.

26min

Tom Trbojevic narrowly avoids being bundled into touch.

25min

John Sutton is being taken off for a HIA assessment - Tevita Tatola comes onto the field.

24min

Kelepi Tanginoa and Shaun Lane are on for Manly.

22min

Adam Doueihi loses the ball close to the tryline.

22min

Souths are pressuring the Manly line.

21min

Manly give away a penalty.

20min

Daly Cherry-Evans is stripped of the ball on the last tackle. Things are not happening for the Sea Eagles so far tonight.

18min

Damien Cook loses possession at dummy half after strong pressure from Apisai Koroisau.

18min

Daly Cherry-Evans tries an early kick which sees Robert Jennings clean up inside his own half.

17min

Adam Doueihi is collected after kicking, but Manly manage to hold on in defence.

16min

Manly surrender possession after Daly Cherry-Evans does his best Tom Brady impression in passing to Addin Fonua-Blake.

15min

Manly lead the penalty count 4-2.

15min

Penalty to Manly.

14min

Akuila Uate lets Adam Doueihi's bomb bounce - play will resume with a scrum 10 metres out from the Manly tryline.

14min

South Sydney appear to be a side possessed based on their opening 14 minutes.

13min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Kicked by Adam Doueihi.

Making amends for his initial miss, the Rabbitohs halfback takes the score out to 10-0.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 10 - 0 Sea Eagles
13min

Sam Burgess comes up with another inspirational play by diving on a loose ball.

13min

Manly back on the attack after Souths fail to complete after points.

13min

Another error off the kickoff.

11min

Daly Cherry-Evans looked to find a repeat set, but Alex Johnston had other ideas with a perfect regather to streak the length of the field untouched.

11min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.

Scoring a try out of nothing, the Rabbitohs extend their lead.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 8 - 0 Sea Eagles
11min

Alex Johnston is away!

9min

Tom Trbojevic is dragged into touch, but the referees deem the Manly fullback was tackled. Penalty to Manly.

9min

Damien Cook attempts an early kick that goes straight to Tom Trbojevic.

9min

Souths are showing their intent early with plenty of physicality.

8min

Sam Burgess comes up with a big shot on Addin Fonua-blake that forces the ball loose. Souths will resume play with a scrum.

7min

Apisai Koroisau earns a penalty and the Sea Eagles will fancy their chances of posting points.

7min

Tom Trbojevic has no issues taking a bomb and earns a penalty for Souths being in front of the kicker.

5min

Lachlan Croker pushes his kick too far to alleviate the pressure off South Sydney who will resume play with a 7-tackle set.

4min

In a crucial error, the Rabbitohs fail to complete their first set after scoring.

4min

Angus Crichton loses possession inside the Rabbitohs half.

3min

Tom Burgess makes a strong carry off the kickoff that sees Martin Taupau land on his backside.

3min

Conversion: Rabbitohs
Attempted by Adam Doueihi.

From the sideline the kick is pushed to the left of the posts - No Goal.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 4 - 0 Sea Eagles
2min

Try: Rabbitohs
Scored by Robert Jennings. Kick to come.

Inside two minutes the Rabbitohs get off to the perfect start.

Rabbitohs lead Rabbitohs 4 - 0 Sea Eagles
2min

Robert Jennings is claiming a try.

1min

Crichton is collected in a try-saving tackle from Lachlan Croker.

Another penalty for Souths sees the Rabbitohs in prime attacking territory.

An early penalty to South Sydney after the Sea Eagles were deemed to be inside the 10 metres.

Tom Burgess takes the first run of the evening.

Greg Inglis and South Sydney are on the field with kick-off imminent.

Daly Cherry-Evans leads his side onto ANZ Stadium to a hostile reception from a largely South Sydney-partisan crowd.

Keeping the faith with the same 17 players that thrashed the Eels 54-0 at Lottoland, the Sea Eagles will be looking to overcome a poor record at ANZ Stadium in recent times which has seen them lose their past five matches at the venue.

Still without the services of Adam Reynolds, Lebanese international Adam Doueihi will once again assume the halfback role, while in the only change from the side that went down 18-14 against Penrith, centre Hymel Hunt comes onto the bench in place of the injured Tyrell Fuimaono.

Both sides come into tonight's fixture unchanged from the line-ups named on Tuesday.

In the first match of tonight's ANZ Stadium double header, the Rabbitohs will be looking to post their first win under rookie coach Anthony Seibold, while Manly will be out to assert their credentials as a premiership threat after annihilating Parramatta last Sunday.

Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 3 NRL action between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Manly Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Gavin Badger, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski

Touch Judges: Rickey McFarlane, Adam Cassidy

Video Referee: Luke Patten, Ashley Klein

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (34)
Tries: Robert Jennings (3), Alex Johnston, Richard Kennar (2), Hymel Hunt
Field Goals:
Conversions: Adam Doueihi (3/7)
Penalty Goals:

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (6)
Tries: Jackson Hastings
Field Goals:
Conversions: Daly Cherry-Evans (1/1)
Penalty Goals: