One of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries closes out the regular season with plenty at stake, as South Sydney chases a home elimination final and the Roosters look to halt a late-season slide. The recent scoring numbers also point towards an intriguing contrast between a surging Rabbitohs attack and a Roosters side coming off consecutive defeats.
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Recent Form
South Sydney has won three of its past five games, defeating Parramatta, Canterbury and Gold Coast while losing to Cronulla and the Warriors. The Roosters have also won three of their past five, beating the Cowboys, Bulldogs and Panthers before consecutive losses to Wests Tigers and the Dolphins.
Last 3 Meetings
Round 2, 2026: Roosters 26 def. Rabbitohs 18
Round 27, 2025: Roosters 36 def. Rabbitohs 6
Round 5, 2025: Rabbitohs 20 def. Roosters 14
Most Tries – Last 5 Games
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Alex Johnston — 8 tries
Campbell Graham — 4 tries
Cody Walker — 1 try
Sydney Roosters
Billy Smith — 5 tries
James Tedesco — 5 tries
Sam Walker — 4 tries
Average Total Match Points – Last 10 Games
South Sydney Rabbitohs: 51.9 average total match points
Sydney Roosters: 41.9 average total match points
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