LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, the Sydney Roosters faced off against Parramatta at Kellyville Park, where both teams succumbed to the strength of Parramatta in windy conditions.
In the NSW Cup, the Roosters lost 28-16.
They were impacted by the absence of key players, with Props Taylor Losalu (flu) and Xavier Va'a (concussion), along with hooker Zach Dockar-Clay (rested), sidelined.
Notably, Jersey Flegg Cup forward Zack Visconti made his NSW Cup debut, marking a significant milestone in his fifth season with the club.
Additionally, NRL halfback Sam Walker returned to the field after a lengthy nine-month recovery from an ACL injury, playing a scheduled full half before being substituted at halftime for S.G.
Ball Cup halfback Toby Rodwell.
Despite having the advantage of a strong wind in the first half, the Roosters struggled to capitalize on this opportunity, ending the half trailing 4-0.
With the scoreboard showing 22-0 against them entering the final quarter, the Roosters managed to score three late tries, which helped narrow the gap but not change the outcome significantly.
Left winger Tom Rodwell shone once again, scoring a try and boosting his season tally to fourteen tries in thirteen games.
Alongside him, right centre Ben Johnson and hooker Tyler Moriaty were also highlighted for their effective contributions to the team's performance.