NRL 2025 LIVE: Rabbitohs left stunned as Dolphins take 24-point lead at half-time
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Second half under way
We’re into the final 40 minutes at Suncorp Stadium, and it’s South Sydney who get the first chance with the ball.
The Dolphins have been relentless in second halves recently, but can the Rabbitohs find some points and get themselves back in this competition?
Dolphins 30, Rabbitohs 6 with 40 minutes to go
The stats after 40 minutes
Dolphins hold 24-point lead at half-time
The Rabbitohs look doomed tonight as Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scores a double on the half-time siren.
It’s the kick back in-filed from Jake Averillo that gets the ball to Tabuai-Fidow, who manages to plant the ball over the line to push the Dolphins lead out even further.
Wayne Bennett has some work to do it half-time – this is a bloodbath.
Half-time: Dolphins 30, Rabbitohs 6
Dolphins take 18-point lead
The Dolphins are in again as we near half-time.
This time it’s Jake Averillo who scores, as the gap widens further between the Rabbitohs and the Dolphins.
Bad news for Kodi Nikorima though, who looks like he’s torn his hamstring.
Dolphins 24, Rabbitohs 6 after 38 minutes
Nikorima scores third try for Dolphins
Just as South Sydney look on the cusp of scoring, the Dolphins strike with another try.
It’s a Herbie Farnworth linebreak that puts the Dolphins in prime position, despite a try-saving tackle from Latrell Mitchell, but Isaiyah Katoa and Kodi Nikorima link-up to add more points to the Dolphins tally.
Dolphins 18, Rabbitohs after 30 minutes
The Hammer extends Dolphins lead
The Dolphins are building momentum now, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow extending their lead with a try under the posts.
It was the dummy from Isaiya Katoa that drew in the Rabbitohs defence, and allowed the Dolphins halfback to put Tabuai-Fidow through to score.
Dolphins 12, Rabbitohs 6 after 22 minutes
Dolphins on the board with try for Marshall-King
The Dolphins strike back with a repeat set that helps them across the line.
It’s Jeremy Marshall-King who just manages to get a touch to the turf as he burrows across the kine despite the best efforts of Keaon Koloamatangi.
Rabbitohs 6, Dolphins 6 after 13 minutes
Mitchell and Wighton link-up for first points
The Rabbitohs are in fine form tonight following a Dolphins error.
Jake Averillo knocks the ball on for the Dolphins, and South Sydney strike.
The Rabbitohs gets numbers on the outside, and Latrell Mitchell draws in Isaiya Katoa and Jamayne Isaako before passing back to Jack Wighton on the inside.
Rabbitohs 6, Dolphins 0 after four minutes
Kick-off at Suncorp
The first half is under way at Suncorp Stadium, with Francis Molo taking the first carry for the Dolphins.
This is the first time this season the Rabbitohs have had their first-choice back line – will it help them to victory tonight?
Rabbitohs and Dolphins prepare to play
Our attention turns the Dolphins and Rabbitohs contest now which is up at Suncorp Stadium.
A few interesting storylines in this match tonight – will NSW coach Laurie Daley be impressed by Keaon Koloamatangi tonight? Will young halfback Isaiya Katoa be take into Origin camp this week? And could Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow steal the Queensland No. 1 jersey from Reece Walsh after Kalyn Ponga injured himself on Friday night?
Kick-off at 7:50pm for that match.
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