This weekend, senior results featured one win and one loss against South Sydney at Redfern, as the season progressed to Round Two.
The Sydney Roosters, sitting in second place, celebrated their second consecutive victory of the season, overpowering the 14th placed Rabbitohs with a 30-18 scoreline.
Despite missing key players like Tommy Talau and Jake Elliott due to injury, the Roosters showed resilience in their lineup.
Their depth was further tested when Junior Tupou sustained an ankle injury in the game's 8th minute, necessitating a tactical reshuffle.
The Rabbitohs started strong, aided by a favorable breeze, but the Roosters quickly established dominance, with Jaxson Rahme scoring the opening try.
Following a brief Rabbitohs response, Tom Rodwell scored before halftime, allowing the Roosters to lead 10-8 after a penalty by Souths.
In the second half, the Roosters capitalized on the wind, scoring the first four tries and sealing their victory, with Reece Foley's effortless try extending their lead to 16-8.