2026 R2 Fri - Sydney 26-18 Souths @ Allianz (AJ213)

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2026 - Round 2
Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park / Gadigal (TICKETS)

Friday 13 March 2026
Kickoff 8:00pm AEDT
Live on Nine Network, 9Now, Fox League, Kayo Sports

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Benaiah Ioelu 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Egan Butcher 14. Connor Watson 15. Blake Steep 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Fetalaiga Pauga 20. Toby Rodwell 21. Toby Rodwell 22. Taylor Losalu

Changes from last week:

Out: Junior Pauga (centre)
In: Robert Toia (centre), Toby Rodwell (bench), Tom Rodwell (bench), Taylor Losalu (reserve)
Changes: Nat Butcher (second row to bench), Blake Steep (lock to bench), Siua Wong (bench to second row), Egan Butcher (bench to lock)

1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Euan Aitken 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Lachlan Hubner 17. Sean Keppie 18. Latrell Siegwalt 19. Moala Graham-Taufa 20. Liam Le Blanc 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Salesi Ataata

Changes from last week:

Out: Ashton Ward (halfback)
In: Sean Keppie (bench), Liam Le Blanc (bench), Thomas Fletcher (bench), Salesi Ataata (reserve)
Changes: Jayden Sullivan (bench to halfback)

Referee: Adam Gee
Sideline Officials: Drew Oultram, Matt Noyen
Video Referee: Chris Butler

HEAD TO HEAD - 1908 - 2025​

	TOTAL	SYDNEY	SOUTH SYDNEY	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	235	109	121	5
ALLIANZ	5	4	1	0

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2023	Round 27	SYDNEY 26-12	Accor	36263
2024	Round 3	SYDNEY 48-6	Allianz	37594
2024	Round 27	SYDNEY 36-28	Accor	19674
2025	Round 5	SOUTH SYDNEY 20-14	Accor	22114
2025	Round 27	SYDNEY 36-6	Allianz	41604

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
1996	Round 6	SYDNEY 62-0	SFS	15103
2020	Round 20	SOUTH SYDNEY 60-8	ANZ	7958

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6
SYDNEY	PENRITH (H)	MANLY (A)	(BYE)	CRONULLA (A)
SOUTH SYDNEY	WESTS TIGERS (H)	(BYE)	CANTERBURY (H)	CANBERRA (H)

FORM LINE​

	Round 1
SYDNEY	WARRIORS	L 18-42
SOUTH SYDNEY	DOLPHINS	W 40-30

STATE OF PLAY: 2026 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
SYDNEY	14th	1	0	0-1-0	18	42
SOUTH SYDNEY	6th	1	0	1-0-0	40	30

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Take the over on the sin bin market.

And Latrell on the anytime send off or leave the game with injury market.

 

[speedster]

The only match up this season where Cody Walker won't be the oldest five-eighth on the park. New spine means Roosters have been working on their attack more than their defence - and it showed. Good time of year for the Bunnies to face them.

Just saying.

 

[yobbo84]

Battle of the 6's this Friday:

 

[Someone2]

All the dorks going to think it’s the coolest thing in the world to run onto the field

 

[yobbo84]

I feel like whoever gets the best out of C.Walker/Fifita attacking at DCE, and conversely S.Walker/Crichton attacking at Sullivan, will play a massive part in the result.

 

[James Rick]

I get the feeling Latrell Mitchell is going to tear the Roosters a new one, and put them on the back foot with a 0-2 record and a tough month ahead.

 

[Chins]

I get the feeling Latrell Mitchell is going to tear the Roosters a new one, and put them on the back foot with a 0-2 record and a tough month ahead.

He could also be his merkin self and get sent off trying to kill someone

 

[Bazal]

Another classic entry into the totally-not-a-marketing-stunt Book of Foods(tm)

Latrell and Cody to compete for the biggest merkin on ground and probably be the most interesting thing about the game.

 

[speedster]

Another classic entry into the totally-not-a-marketing-stunt Book of Foods(tm)

Latrell and Cody to compete for the biggest merkin on ground and probably be the most interesting thing about the game.

merkins are very popular. Most people can't take their eyes off them.

 

[Valheru]

If chooks concede less than 11 infringements and complete more than 8 sets in the first half they might find they have a chance to win.

Big if though.

 

[yobbo84]

If chooks concede less than 11 infringements and complete more than 8 sets in the first half they might find they have a chance to win.

Big if though.

Over a solid 10 to 15 years, I don't think I've ever seen a team drop the ball on the first or second tackle after scoring a try more than the Roosters

 

[Valheru]

Over a solid 10 to 15 years, I don't think I've ever seen a team drop the ball on the first or second tackle after scoring a try more than the Roosters

Our sets after tries on both sides of the ball are awful. We concede far too many penalties in the set after the opposition scores too.

 

[Chins]

The main thing I noticed about Easts in round 1 is that Sammy Walker and Teddy are the biggest whingers in the sport's history. I never thought the combination of Mitchy Moses and Nuffo would ever be topped but here we are, sooky pathetic little bitches and it shows why the Roosters aren't a serious footy side. Zero accountability from these merkins.

 

[soc123_au]

Crisis BBQ at Sobbo's joint if they lose this. Uncle Nick is precuring a very special gas bottle for the occasion.

 

[yobbo84]

I feel like with this match-up the winner tends to be the side that has the least focus on them in the leadup to the match. This week has been all Souths, AJ, records, Latrell/Fifita, DCE is shit, etc. Robbo would be loving it.

 

[Someone2]

Souths by 10

 

[Captain Apollo]

Sydney Roosters To Honour Bondi Community This Friday Night

The Sydney Roosters will pay tribute to the victims and those impacted by the Bondi Beach tragedy

www.roosters.com.au

 

[Fangs]

It's not footy season until I see James Tedesco frantically pull out his mouth guard mid-sentence while running over to the ref to complain about a decision.

Besides that let's see this try scoring record fall. It will be a great moment.

But when do you storm the field? Once for the try and then again after the bunker reviews and awards it?

 

[Captain Apollo]

It's not footy season until I see James Tedesco frantically pull out his mouth guard mid-sentence while running over to the ref to complain about a decision.

Besides that let's see this try scoring record fall. It will be a great moment.

But when do you storm the field? Once for the try and then again after the bunker reviews and awards it?

Both Souths, the Roosters, the NRL, and Venues NSW have been telling people they do not want people storming the field. If you do, hope you enjoy a $5k fine and a 12 month ban from the stadium.