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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
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Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade
Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership

Club Season Index: South Sydney Rabbitohs [Season Matches Review]

+ Mar 14-17 - Round 1

Friday March 14, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 20
Tries (4): Nathan Merritt 2, Yileen Gordon, Germaine Paulson
Goals (2): Issac Luke (2 from 4)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 34
Tries (6): Setaimata Sa 2, Anthony Tupou 2, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Nate Myles
Goals (5): Craig Fitzgibbon (5 from 6)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 29386
Halftime score: Sydney Roosters 24-4

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Germaine Paulson
6. Jeremy Smith (NZ)
7. Craig Wing
8. Michael Greenfield
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. Luke Stuart
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Eddie Paea
15. Dean Widders
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Jaiman Lowe

Sydney Roosters:
1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Amos Roberts
3. Brent Grose
4. Setaimata Sa
5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
6. Braith Anasta
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Shillington
9. Riley Brown
10. Mark O'Meley
11. Nate Myles
12. Anthony Tupou
13. Craig Fitzgibbon
Subs:
14. Willie Mason
15. Lopini Paea
16. Iosia Soliola
17. James Aubusson

+ Mar 21-24 - Round 2

Friday March 21, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 12
Tries (2): Ben Lowe, Eddie Paea
Goals (2): Issac Luke (2 from 2)

BULLDOGS 25
Tries (4): Luke Patten, Willie Tonga, Matt Utai, Tim Winitana
Goals (4): Hazem El Masri (4 from 5)
Field Goals (1): Daniel Holdsworth

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 21839
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Germaine Paulson
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. Ben Rogers
7. Eddie Paea
8. Michael Greenfield
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. Ben Lowe
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. George Ndaira
15. Dean Widders
16. Luke Stuart
17. Manase Manuokafoa

Bulldogs:
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Tim Winitana
4. Willie Tonga
5. Matt Utai
6. Ben Roberts
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Jarrad Hickey
9. Corey Hughes
10. Kane Cleal
11. Reni Maitua
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Lee Te Maari
Subs:
14. Danny Williams (AUS)
15. Brad Morrin
16. Michael Sullivan
17. Chris Armit

+ Mar 28-31 - Round 3

Sunday March 30, 2008

Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Penrith Stadium, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, Sydney (NSW)

PENRITH PANTHERS 26
Tries (4): Brad Tighe 2, Maurice Blair, Adam Woolnough
Goals (5): Jarrod Sammut (5 from 6)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 22
Tries (4): Michael Greenfield, John Sutton, Fetuli Talanoa, Dean Widders
Goals (3): Issac Luke (2 from 2), George Ndaira (1 from 2)

Referee: Tony De Las Heras
Crowd: 10839
Halftime score: Penrith Panthers 22-6

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Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Luke Rooney
3. Michael Jennings
4. Brad Tighe
5. Michael Gordon
6. Maurice Blair
7. Jarrod Sammut
8. Tony Puletua
9. Luke Priddis
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Frank Pritchard
12. Trent Waterhouse
13. Nathan Smith
Subs:
14. Paul Aiton
15. Adam Woolnough
16. Brendan Worth
17. Matthew Bell

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Germaine Paulson
3. Fetuli Talanoa
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Rogers
8. Michael Greenfield
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. Luke Stuart
13. Ben Lowe
Subs:
14. George Ndaira
15. Dean Widders
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Jaiman Lowe

+ Apr 4-7 - Round 4

Sunday April 6, 2008

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, Sydney (NSW)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 20
Tries (3): Adam Cuthbertson, Jamie Lyon, Brett Stewart
Goals (4): Matt Orford (4 from 4)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 2
Goals (1): Nathan Merritt (1 from 1)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 14426
Halftime score: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 12-2

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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steve Bell
4. Jamie Lyon
5. Michael Bani
6. Steve Menzies
7. Matt Orford
8. Jason King
9. Matt Ballin
10. Josh Perry
11. Anthony Watmough
12. Brent Kite
13. Glenn Stewart
Subs:
14. Luke Williamson
15. Heath L'Estrange
16. Adam Cuthbertson
17. Mark Bryant

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Germaine Paulson
3. Fetuli Talanoa
4. Beau Champion
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Jeremy Smith (NZ)
8. Manase Manuokafoa
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. Luke Stuart
13. Ben Lowe
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Dean Widders
16. Michael Greenfield
17. Shannan McPherson

+ Apr 11-14 - Round 5

Monday April 14, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 10
Tries (2): Beau Champion, John Sutton
Goals (1): Nathan Merritt (1 from 2)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 12
Tries (2): Greg Bird, Luke Covell
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 3)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 12988
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 12-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Germaine Paulson
3. Fetuli Talanoa
4. Beau Champion
5. Sam Huihahau
6. John Sutton
7. Jeremy Smith (NZ)
8. Manase Manuokafoa
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. Ben Lowe
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Dean Widders
16. Luke Stuart
17. Shannan McPherson

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Bryson Goodwin
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. David Simmons
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Seymour
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Jacob Selmes
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Paul Stephenson
12. Fraser Anderson
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Adam Peek
15. Bryan Norrie
16. Isaac De Gois
17. Dustin Cooper

+ Apr 18-21 - Round 6

Sunday April 20, 2008

Wests Tigers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sydney Cricket Ground, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

WESTS TIGERS 30
Tries (5): Dean Collis, Stuart Flanagan, Chris Heighington, Chris Lawrence, Ben Te'o
Goals (5): Brett Hodgson (5 from 5)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 10
Tries (2): Beau Champion, Ben Rogers
Goals (1): Nathan Merritt (1 from 2)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 19122
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6

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Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Taniela Tuiaki
3. Dean Collis
4. Chris Lawrence
5. Shannon McDonnell
6. John Morris
7. Mathew Head
8. Bryce Gibbs
9. Stuart Flanagan
10. Keith Galloway
11. Todd Payten
12. Chris Heighington
13. Liam Fulton
Subs:
14. Dene Halatau
15. Danny Galea
16. Corey Payne
17. Ben Te'o

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Germaine Paulson
4. Beau Champion
5. Sam Huihahau
6. Ben Rogers
7. Jeremy Smith (NZ)
8. Manase Manuokafoa
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Ben Lowe
15. Eddie Paea
16. Luke Stuart
17. Shannan McPherson

+ Apr 25-27 - Round 7

Friday April 25, 2008

Brisbane Broncos vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 32
Tries (6): Denan Kemp 2, Joel Moon 2, Michael Ennis, Justin Hodges
Goals (4): Michael Ennis (4 from 7)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18
Tries (3): Nathan Merritt 2, David Fa'alogo
Goals (3): Issac Luke (2 from 2), George Ndaira (1 from 1)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 34112
Halftime score: Brisbane Broncos 14-6

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Brisbane Broncos:
1. Darius Boyd
2. Denan Kemp
3. Steve Michaels
4. David Stagg
5. Reece Robinson
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Peter Wallace
8. Ben Hannant
9. Michael Ennis
10. Joel Clinton
11. Sam Thaiday
12. Ashton Sims
13. Tonie Carroll
Subs:
14. Justin Hodges
15. Nick Kenny
16. Greg Eastwood
17. David Taylor

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Beau Champion
5. Germaine Paulson
6. Ben Rogers
7. Eddie Paea
8. Manase Manuokafoa
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Issac Luke
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Luke Stuart
17. Jaiman Lowe

+ May 3-4 - Round 8

Sunday May 4, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 28
Tries (5): Beau Champion 2 (12,23), John Sutton 2 (49,68), Nigel Vagana (26)
Goals (4): Issac Luke (4 from 5)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 24
Tries (4): Ben Vaeau, Carl Webb (19), Ashley Graham (4), John Williams (73)
Goals (4): Johnathan Thurston (4 from 4)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 9818
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-0

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. John Tamanika
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Beau Champion
5. Germaine Paulson
6. Dean Widders
7. Issac Luke
8. Manase Manuokafoa
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Luke Stuart
17. Eddy Pettybourne

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Mark Henry
3. Ashley Graham
4. Ben Farrar
5. John Williams
6. Justin Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Ray Cashmere
9. Aaron Payne
10. Carl Webb
11. Steve Southern
12. Ben Harris
13. Sam Faust
Subs:
14. Anthony Watts
15. Dayne Weston
16. Ben Vaeau
17. Daniel Abraham

+ May 10-12 - Round 9

South Sydney Rabbitohs bye

+ May 16-19 - Round 10

Monday May 19, 2008

Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra Stadium, Bruce, Canberra (ACT)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 38
Tries (7): Joel Monaghan 2, Terry Campese, Bronx Goodwin, Adrian Purtell, Trevor Thurling, Glen Turner
Goals (5): Todd Carney (5 from 7)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 10
Tries (2): Beau Champion, Dean Widders
Goals (1): Issac Luke (1 from 2)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 11115
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 24-4

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Canberra Raiders:
1. Bronx Goodwin
2. Colin Best
3. Adrian Purtell
4. Joel Monaghan
5. David Milne
6. Terry Campese
7. Todd Carney
8. Scott Logan
9. Alan Tongue
10. Dane Tilse
11. Glen Turner
12. Nigel Plum
13. Joe Picker
Subs:
14. Josh Miller
15. Glen Buttriss
16. Trevor Thurling
17. Ben Jones

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Fetuli Talanoa
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Beau Champion
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. Dean Widders
7. Issac Luke
8. Manase Manuokafoa
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Luke Stuart
16. Eddy Pettybourne
17. Michael Greenfield

+ May 23-26 - Round 11

Saturday May 24, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm at BlueTongue Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Central Coast (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 10
Tries (0): Nigel Vagana 2
Goals (1): Issac Luke (1 from 2)

MELBOURNE STORM 15
Tries (2): Will Chambers, Jeremy Smith (Qld)
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 4)
Field Goals (1): Cooper Cronk

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Crowd: 8761
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 4-0

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Shannon Hegarty
3. Fetuli Talanoa
4. Beau Champion
5. John Tamanika
6. Dean Widders
7. Issac Luke
8. Luke Stuart
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Michael Greenfield

Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Steve Turner
3. Will Chambers
4. Israel Folau
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Matt Geyer
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Jeff Lima
15. Michael Crocker
16. Sika Manu
17. Adam Blair

+ May 30-Jun 2 - Round 12

Sunday June 1, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 12
Tries (2): Shannon Hegarty, Luke Capewell
Goals (2): Issac Luke (2 from 2)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 26
Tries (5): Ben Creagh 2, Rangi Chase, Jason Nightingale, Chase Stanley
Goals (3): Jamie Soward (3 from 5)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 12978
Halftime score: St.George-Illawarra Dragons 12-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Luke Capewell
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Fetuli Talanoa
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. Dean Widders
7. George Ndaira
8. Luke Stuart
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Michael Greenfield

St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Brett Morris
2. Jason Nightingale
3. Matt Cooper
4. Josh Morris
5. Chase Stanley
6. Jamie Soward
7. Ben Hornby
8. Justin Poore
9. Dean Young
10. Jason Ryles
11. Beau Scott
12. Ben Creagh
13. Stuart Webb
Subs:
14. Dan Hunt
15. Rangi Chase
16. Lagi Setu
17. Ricky Thorby

+ Jun 6-9 - Round 13

Friday June 6, 2008

New Zealand Warriors vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (NZ)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 28
Tries (6): Michael Crockett 3, Patrick Ah Van, Aidan Kirk, Jerome Ropati
Goals (2): Patrick Ah Van (1 from 3), Lance Hohaia (1 from 3)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 35
Tries (6): Luke Capewell, Manase Manuokafoa, Luke Stuart, Fetuli Talanoa, Jaiman Lowe, Jamie Simpson
Goals (5): Issac Luke (3 from 4), Chris Sandow (2 from 2)
Field Goals (1): Chris Sandow

Referee: Tony De Las Heras
Crowd: 13112
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-14

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New Zealand Warriors:
1. Patrick Ah Van
2. Michael Crockett
3. Wairangi Koopu
4. Jerome Ropati
5. Aidan Kirk
6. Nathan Fien
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Ruben Wiki
9. Ian Henderson
10. Sam Rapira
11. Simon Mannering
12. Epalahame Lauaki
13. Micheal Luck
Subs:
14. Lance Hohaia
15. Evarn Tuimavave
16. Russell Packer
17. Sonny Fai

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Luke Capewell
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Jamie Simpson
4. Fetuli Talanoa
5. John Tamanika
6. John Sutton
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. Ben Lowe
Subs:
14. George Ndaira
15. Shannan McPherson
16. David Kidwell
17. Manase Manuokafoa

+ Jun 13-16 - Round 14

South Sydney Rabbitohs bye

+ Jun 20-23 - Round 15

Monday June 23, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Gold Coast Titans at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 24
Tries (4): Issac Luke 2, David Fa'alogo, John Sutton
Goals (4): Issac Luke (3 from 4), Chris Sandow (1 from 1)

GOLD COAST TITANS 23
Tries (4): Anthony Laffranchi 2, Jordan Atkins, Scott Prince
Goals (3): Scott Prince (3 from 4)
Field Goals (1): Scott Prince

Referee: Steve Lyons
Crowd: 9827
Halftime score: Gold Coast Titans 12-10

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Shannon Hegarty
3. Jamie Simpson
4. Beau Champion
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. John Sutton
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. Ben Lowe
Subs:
14. George Ndaira
15. Shannan McPherson
16. David Kidwell
17. Manase Manuokafoa

Gold Coast Titans:
1. Preston Campbell
2. Jordan Atkins
3. Luke O'Dwyer
4. Brett Delaney
5. Ben Jeffery
6. Mat Rogers
7. Scott Prince
8. Luke Bailey
9. Nathan Friend
10. Michael Hodgson
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Aaron Cannings
15. Michael Henderson
16. Daniel Conn
17. Josh Graham

+ Jun 27-30 - Round 16

Saturday June 28, 2008

North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 28
Tries (5): Ashley Graham 2, Ray Cashmere, Ben Harris, John Williams
Goals (4): John Williams (4 from 5)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 29
Tries (5): Roy Asotasi, Luke Capewell, Beau Champion, Fetuli Talanoa, Craig Wing
Goals (4): Issac Luke (4 from 5)
Field Goals (1): Chris Sandow

Referee: Tony De Las Heras
Crowd: 15631
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 12-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Anthony Watts
2. Mark Henry
3. Ashley Graham
4. Ben Harris
5. John Williams
6. Sione Faumuina
7. Brandon Boor
8. Ray Cashmere
9. Aaron Payne
10. Carl Webb
11. Ben Vaeau
12. Scott Bolton
13. Steve Southern
Subs:
14. Matthew Bartlett
15. Sam Bowie
16. Greg Byrnes
17. Shane Tronc

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Luke Capewell
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Jamie Simpson
4. Beau Champion
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. Craig Wing
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. George Ndaira
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Michael Greenfield
17. Manase Manuokafoa

+ Jul 4-7 - Round 17

Monday July 7, 2008

Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

BULLDOGS 30
Tries (5): Brent Crisp, Heka Nanai, Andrew Ryan, Arana Taumata, Tim Winitana
Goals (5): Hazem El Masri (5 from 6)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 34
Tries (6): Luke Capewell 2, David Fa'alogo, Chris Sandow, Fetuli Talanoa, Craig Wing
Goals (5): Chris Sandow (4 from 5), Issac Luke (1 from 1)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 15562
Halftime score: Bulldogs 18-6

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Bulldogs:
1. Brent Crisp
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Daryl Millard
4. Tim Winitana
5. Heka Nanai
6. Arana Taumata
7. Ben Roberts
8. Jarrad Hickey
9. Corey Hughes
10. Fred Briggs
11. Sonny Bill Williams
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Lee Te Maari
Subs:
14. Gary Warburton
15. Brad Morrin
16. John Kite
17. Aaron Groom

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Luke Capewell
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Jamie Simpson
4. Beau Champion
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. Craig Wing
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Michael Greenfield

+ Jul 11-14 - Round 18

Saturday July 12, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 32
Tries (6): Jamie Simpson 2, Beau Champion, Shannon Hegarty, Issac Luke, Shannan McPherson
Goals (4): Issac Luke (3 from 4), Chris Sandow (1 from 2)

PARRAMATTA EELS 20
Tries (4): Krisnan Inu 2, Jarryd Hayne, Mark Riddell
Goals (2): Luke Burt (2 from 4)

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Crowd: 17897
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-10

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Shannon Hegarty
3. Jamie Simpson
4. Beau Champion
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. Craig Wing
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. David Kidwell

Parramatta Eels:
1. Luke Burt
2. Taulima Tautai
3. Krisnan Inu
4. Joel Reddy
5. Jarryd Hayne
6. Feleti Mateo
7. Brett Finch
8. Fuifui Moimoi
9. Mark Riddell
10. Josh Cordoba
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Daniel Wagon
13. Chad Robinson
Subs:
14. Matthew Keating
15. Todd Lowrie
16. Weller Hauraki
17. Brendan Oake

+ Jul 18-21 - Round 19

Sunday July 20, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 12
Tries (2): Roy Asotasi, Jamie Simpson
Goals (2): Issac Luke (2 from 2)

WESTS TIGERS 36
Tries (7): Chris Lawrence 2, Beau Ryan 2, Taniela Tuiaki 2, Robbie Farah
Goals (4): Benji Marshall (4 from 7)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 21818
Halftime score: Wests Tigers 12-6

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Wests Tigers:
1. Tim Moltzen
2. Taniela Tuiaki
3. Dene Halatau
4. Chris Lawrence
5. Beau Ryan
6. Benji Marshall
7. Robbie Farah
8. Keith Galloway
9. John Morris
10. Bryce Gibbs
11. Bronson Harrison
12. Chris Heighington
13. Liam Fulton
Subs:
14. Ben Te'o
15. Stuart Flanagan
16. Corey Payne
17. Daine Laurie

+ Jul 25-28 - Round 20

Sunday July 27, 2008

Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 39
Tries (8): Adam MacDougall 2, Akuila Uate 2, Cameron Ciraldo, Kurt Gidley, Chris Houston, Marvin Karawana
Goals (3): Cory Paterson (2 from 2), Kurt Gidley (1 from 4), Scott Dureau (0 from 2)
Field Goals (1): Scott Dureau

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 12
Tries (2): Nathan Merritt 2
Goals (2): Chris Sandow (2 from 2)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 23182
Halftime score: Newcastle Knights 14-6

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Newcastle Knights:
1. Kurt Gidley
2. James McManus
3. Junior Sau
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Akuila Uate
6. Chris Houston
7. Scott Dureau
8. Daniel Tolar
9. Danny Buderus
10. Matthew White
11. Cory Paterson
12. Cameron Ciraldo
13. Zeb Taia
Subs:
14. Cooper Vuna
15. Richard Fa'aoso
16. Mark Taufua
17. Marvin Karawana

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke Capewell
3. Jamie Simpson
4. Beau Champion
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. Craig Wing
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. George Ndaira
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Michael Greenfield

+ Aug 1-4 - Round 21

Saturday August 2, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs New Zealand Warriors at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18
Tries (3): David Kidwell, Ben Lowe, Nathan Merritt
Goals (3): Issac Luke (2 from 2), Chris Sandow (1 from 1)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 16
Tries (3): Lance Hohaia 2, Jerome Ropati
Goals (2): Lance Hohaia (2 from 3)

Referee: Steve Lyons
Crowd: 9276
Halftime score: 12-all

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke Capewell
3. Ben Lowe
4. Beau Champion
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. Craig Wing
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Michael Greenfield
17. David Kidwell

New Zealand Warriors:
1. Lance Hohaia
2. Manu Vatuvei
3. Brent Tate
4. Sonny Fai
5. Aidan Kirk
6. Nathan Fien
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Ruben Wiki
9. Ian Henderson
10. Steve Price
11. Simon Mannering
12. Logan Swann
13. Micheal Luck
Subs:
14. Evarn Tuimavave
15. Sam Rapira
16. Ben Matulino
17. Jerome Ropati

+ Aug 8-11 - Round 22

Saturday August 9, 2008

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 28
Tries (5): Ben Pomeroy 2, Luke Covell, Brett Seymour, David Simmons
Goals (4): Luke Covell (4 from 5)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 14
Tries (2): Beau Falloon, Nathan Merritt
Goals (3): Chris Sandow (3 from 3)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 12618
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-8

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Misi Taulapapa
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. David Simmons
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Seymour
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Isaac De Gois
10. Luke Douglas
11. Paul Gallen
12. Fraser Anderson
13. Grant Millington
Subs:
14. Greg Bird
15. Danny Nutley
16. Adam Peek
17. Terrence Seu Seu

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke Capewell
3. Fetuli Talanoa
4. Beau Champion
5. Jamie Simpson
6. Craig Wing
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. David Kidwell
16. Michael Greenfield
17. Eddy Pettybourne

+ Aug 15-18 - Round 23

Sunday August 17, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 40
Tries (7): Nathan Merritt 3, Roy Asotasi, Issac Luke, Jamie Simpson, Fetuli Talanoa
Goals (6): Issac Luke (4 from 6), Chris Sandow (2 from 2)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 32
Tries (6): Steve Menzies 2, Brett Stewart 2, Steve Bell, Josh Perry
Goals (4): Steve Matai (2 from 3), Matt Orford (2 from 3)

Referee: Steve Lyons
Crowd: 11112
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-10

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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steve Bell
4. Steve Matai
5. David Williams
6. Steve Menzies
7. Matt Orford
8. Brent Kite
9. Matt Ballin
10. Josh Perry
11. Anthony Watmough
12. Luke Williamson
13. Glenn Stewart
Subs:
14. Heath L'Estrange
15. Glenn Hall
16. Jason King
17. Mark Bryant

+ Aug 22-25 - Round 24

Sunday August 24, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 25
Tries (4): Luke Capewell, Beau Champion, Issac Luke, Chris Sandow
Goals (4): Issac Luke (2 from 2), Chris Sandow (2 from 2)
Field Goals (1): Chris Sandow

CANBERRA RAIDERS 40
Tries (7): Adrian Purtell 2, Colin Best, Brett Kelly, David Milne, Joel Monaghan, Joe Picker
Goals (6): Terry Campese (6 from 7)

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Crowd: 10128
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 19-6

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Canberra Raiders:
1. David Milne
2. Adrian Purtell
3. Colin Best
4. Joel Monaghan
5. Brett Kelly
6. Terry Campese
7. Marc Herbert
8. Troy Thompson
9. Glen Buttriss
10. Dane Tilse
11. Marshall Chalk
12. Joe Picker
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Josh Miller
15. Trevor Thurling
16. Neville Costigan
17. Scott Logan

+ Aug 29-Sep 1 - Round 25

Friday August 29, 2008

Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sydney Football Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 22
Tries (5): Braith Anasta, Mitchell Aubusson, Sam Perrett, Amos Roberts, Anthony Tupou
Goals (1): Craig Fitzgibbon (1 from 5)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 20
Tries (4): Luke Capewell, Issac Luke, Nathan Merritt, John Sutton
Goals (2): Issac Luke (1 from 2), Chris Sandow (1 from 2)

Referee: Steve Lyons
Crowd: 18123
Halftime score: Sydney Roosters 14-0

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Sam Perrett
2. Amos Roberts
3. Mitchell Aubusson
4. Setaimata Sa
5. Brent Grose
6. Braith Anasta
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Mark O'Meley
9. James Aubusson
10. Nate Myles
11. Willie Mason
12. Anthony Tupou
13. Craig Fitzgibbon
Subs:
14. Lopini Paea
15. David Shillington
16. Iosia Soliola
17. Jake Friend

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke Capewell
3. Beau Champion
4. Nigel Vagana
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. John Sutton
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Craig Wing
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. Shannan McPherson
Subs:
14. Issac Luke
15. David Kidwell
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Eddy Pettybourne

+ Sep 5-8 - Round 26

Sunday September 7, 2008

Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 42
Tries (8): Billy Slater 2, Brett Anderson, Ryan Hoffman, Anthony Quinn, Cameron Smith, Jeremy Smith (Qld), Matt Geyer (4)
Goals (5): Cameron Smith (4 from 7), Matt Geyer (1 from 1)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 4
Tries (1): Nathan Merritt
Goals (0): Issac Luke (0 from 1)

Referee: Steve Lyons
Crowd: 13875
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 20-4

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Steve Turner
3. Matt Geyer
4. Israel Folau
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Greg Inglis
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Jeff Lima
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. Michael Crocker
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
15. Adam Blair
16. Sika Manu
17. Antonio Kaufusi

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke Capewell
3. Fetuli Talanoa
4. Beau Champion
5. Jamie Simpson
6. John Sutton
7. Chris Sandow
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Luke Stuart
11. Shannan McPherson
12. David Fa'alogo
13. Ben Lowe
Subs:
14. Beau Falloon
15. David Kidwell
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Eddy Pettybourne

2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
South Sydney Rabbitohs

Club season matches review.

2008 NRL Telstra Premiership South Sydney Rabbitohs

Club season matches review.

2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
South Sydney Rabbitohs