Dominic BrockUpdated June 12, 2026 — 8:25pm,first published 7:27pmYour say: Dolphins or Roosters?By Latest Posts8.25pmTRY: Farnworth grabs Dolphins’ secondBy The Dolphins’ backline is pretty intact despite missing five Origin players and it works a treat here – the ball quickly going through the hands of Jeremy Marshall-King, Isaiya Katoa, Connelly Lemuelu and Kodi Nikorima before Herbie Farnworth is put into space down the left sideline.Farnworth scores in the corner, Jamayne Isaako hoops in a sideline conversion and the Dolphins suddenly have a good lead.Dolphins 12, Roosters 0 after 20 minutes8.18pmTRY: Katoa goes himself to give Dolphins the leadBy A penalty against Salesi Foketi gets the Dolphins into attacking territory, but their raid is defused by some great work from young Roosters winger Rex Bassingthwaighte to wrap up counterpart Tevita Naufahu on the last tackle.But the hosts get another chance when Tommy Talau spills an Isaiya Katoa bomb. The halfback has been dangerous for the Dolphins and he has the game’s first try, drifting left and throwing a dummy before slicing through from close range.Jamayne Isaako converts from just to the left of the posts.Dolphins 6, Roosters 0 after 15 minutes8.08pmBunker denies Roosters with double movement callBy The Roosters get the first chance of the game, Cody Ramsey making a half break down the right then Daly Cherry-Evans putting up a bomb that’s spilled by Dolphins winger Tevita Naufahu. Rex Bassingthwaighte – a late inclusion on the wing for the Roosters – regathers and it’s six again. The visitors make the most of the set and pin the Dolphins on their tryline, lock Salesi Foketi then cutting through with an angled run to cross for the game’s first try. Or is it? That looked a cut-and-dried try but the bunker has stepped in and found a double movement – apparently a Dolphins’ defender’s hand was on Foketi as his arm brushed the ground on the way to the tryline. He definitely hadn’t stopped moving, spinning his way towards the line, but the bunker says it’s no try and the Dolphins escape with the ball.Dolphins 0, Roosters 0 after five minutes8.02pmKick-offBy The teams are on the field now and ready for kick-off, and referee Todd Smith blows the whistle. Cody Ramsey kicks things off for the Roosters kick things off and Francis Molo charges back with the first hit-up of the game.It’s an error-free start from both sides after two safety-first sets, with Isaiya Katoa and Daly Cherry-Evans putting in the clearing kicks on the last.Dolphins 0, Roosters 0 after two minutes7.54pmStar playmakers warm upBy Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa warms up ahead of Friday night’s game.Getty ImagesDaly Cherry-Evans warms up ahead of kick-off.Getty Images7.53pmStats match-up: Little between these sides this seasonBy The Dolphins and Roosters have both played a dozen games in 2026, and there’s not much between them at the halfway point of the season.7.48pmWatch: Highlights from the last time these teams metBy The Roosters went on a rampage when these sides met at Suncorp Stadium in 2025, running out 64-12 winners. 7.43pmNRL fines itself after Meninga breaches ‘Gus Gould rule’ By The Perth Bears and coach Mal Meninga have been issued a combined $40,000 in fines for breaking the game’s new anti-tampering rules.The NRL has issued two separate breach notices over comments Meninga made to News Corp recently, in which the inaugural Bears coach identified Bulldogs stars Matt Burton and Jacob Preston, as well as Panthers champion Nathan Cleary, as potential signings targets if they become free agents from November 1.Meninga’s $20,000 fine has been suspended, while both he and the Perth franchise have five business days to respond to the proposed punishments.Meninga’s name-dropping of possible marquee signings has been deemed the first breach of new anti-tampering rules that prevent club officials or player agents from publicly courting players who are under contract.7.41pmRobinson says Roosters could have done more for Kane EvansBy Roosters coach Trent Robinson says Kane Evans’ emotional coming out as gay has been a source of pride and reflection for his club given his former player didn’t feel comfortable enough to do so during his playing career.Evans became just the second player to come out in professional Australian rugby league this week, after delivering a confronting interview on Nine’s 100% Footy that detailed his battles with alcohol, substance addiction and suicidal thoughts while wrestling with his sexuality.The former Tricolours forward said Robinson had been instrumental in his recent recovery and paid four weeks of Evans’ rent out of his own pocket after he had been homeless. The Roosters have also helped finance Evans’ ongoing mental health treatment after a stint in a rehabilitation clinic.But Robinson deflected any praise on Thursday and instead focused on why Evans had felt he needed to hide his sexuality during a 74-game career at the Roosters.7.34pmTonight’s team listsBy Dolphins1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Morgan Knowles.Bench: 14. Brad Schneider 15. Kurt Donoghoe 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Ray Stone 18. Sebastian Su’a 19. Brian PouniuSydney Roosters1. Cody Ramsey 5. Tommy Talau 2. Billy Smith 3. Reece Foley 17. Rex Bassingthwaighte 6. Hugo Savala 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Salesi Foketi.Bench: 4. Egan Butcher 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Taylor Losalu 16. Nat Butcher 20. Junior Tupou 21. 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