NRL Round 15 Review: Rabbitohs Run Riot, Dolphins Surge Into Top Four As Weekend Reshapes Ladder

Alex Johnston’s four-try haul headlined South Sydney’s dominant win over Brisbane, while the Dolphins continued their red-hot streak to crash into the top four. Cronulla edged the Warriors in a tight contest, Parramatta kept their season alive, and the Tigers produced a stunning bounce-back victory — as Round 15 delivered major movement across the ladder.

Ladder

Penrith (28 points, +273) increased their lead to six points at the top of the ladder, followed by the New Zealand Warriors (22, +152), Manly Warringah (20, +117), and the Dolphins (20, +115).

Cronulla-Sutherland (20, +64), the Sydney Roosters (20, +35), Newcastle (20, +32), and South Sydney (18, +86) round out the top eight.

Manly, the Dolphins, and Cronulla all moved up the ladder, while the Sydney Roosters dropped out of the top four.

Review

South Sydney equalled their biggest win of the season with a dominant performance over Brisbane at Accor Stadium, highlighted by a four-try haul from Alex Johnston.

A special pre-game ceremony saw Jai Arrow — who has represented both clubs — ring the Legacy Bell. Brisbane had an early chance to strike in the eighth minute when Adam Reynolds intercepted an Ashton Ward pass, but with no support in sight, the opportunity slipped away.

Edward Kosi opened the scoring for South Sydney shortly after, and from that point on, the Rabbitohs were unstoppable. Johnston now has 19 tries for the season, just one behind Thomas Jenkins (20) in the Ken Irvine Medal race.

The victory lifts South Sydney to within two points of the top four, while Brisbane’s sixth consecutive loss leaves the defending premiers’ finals hopes hanging by a thread.

GAME BREAKER: Five tries in 27 minutes — including two to Johnston — powered South Sydney to a commanding 30-0 half-time lead.

The Dolphins surged into the top four with their sixth straight win, defeating the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium. They also continued their remarkable form, scoring 40+ points for the fifth consecutive match, finishing with eight tries to two.

There were bright moments for the Roosters, with Rex Bassingthwaighte and Toby Rodwell both scoring on debut, but the Dolphins proved far too strong. With 11 regular season games remaining (and one bye still to come), they are firmly on track for a maiden finals appearance.

While injuries and absences impacted the Roosters, attention now turns to how they respond against Cronulla next week.

GAME BREAKER: Tevita Naufahu produced a standout second-half performance, highlighted by a 62nd-minute break and kick for Brad Schneider to score. He then chased down Cody Ramsey into touch before sealing the result with a try in the 74th minute.

Cronulla spoiled the Warriors’ return to Go Media Stadium in a tight, low-scoring affair.

Jesse Ramien (Sharks) and Te Maire Martin (Warriors) scored the only tries of the match, with Braydon Trindall’s long-range two-point field goal ultimately proving decisive in a 10-8 result. Adam Pompey had a late opportunity to force golden point but missed a penalty goal attempt.

The Warriors remain second on the ladder despite the loss but are beginning to lose contact with Penrith, while Cronulla sits just outside the top four.

GAME BREAKER: William Kennedy’s awareness in defusing Te Maire Martin’s field goal attempt allowed Cronulla to regroup and set up Trindall’s match-winning two-point field goal.

Parramatta dealt a significant blow to Canberra’s finals hopes with a hard-fought win at CommBank Stadium.

The Eels led 15-0 after 51 minutes, including a Ronald Volkman field goal on half-time. Canberra’s drought ended in the 61st minute when Matthew Timoko crossed, their first points in 161 minutes, stretching back across their previous two matches.

Daine Laurie narrowed the margin to three points late in the game, but Parramatta held on to secure their fifth victory of the season, spoiling Joseph Tapine’s 250th NRL appearance.

GAME BREAKER: Parramatta capitalised immediately after Ethan Sanders was sin-binned in the 23rd minute, with Kelma Tuilagi scoring just one minute later to extend the lead to 8-0.

The Wests Tigers farewelled Leichhardt Oval in style with a thrilling win over the Gold Coast Titans, led by a Jarome Luai hat-trick.

In a remarkable turnaround from their 68-0 loss to Penrith last week, the Tigers produced an 11-try contest filled with momentum swings. The Titans fought back from 12-0 down to lead 18-12 at half-time, sparked by Keano Kini’s three try assists.

However, Luai’s second and third tries ultimately secured the win in what was the Tigers’ final home game at Leichhardt before upcoming renovations.

The victory keeps the Tigers within reach of the top eight, while the Titans remain four points clear of last-placed St George Illawarra.

GAME BREAKER: Jarome Luai’s late double flipped the game after the Tigers had trailed 28-24.

Results

Rabbitohs vs Broncos

Full Time: Rabbitohs 48 – 6 Broncos
Rabbitohs 48 (Tries: Alex Johnston 14′, 28′, 65′, 73′; Edward Kosi 12′; David Fifita 22′; Jamie Humphreys 39′; John Radel 71′. Goals: Latrell Siegwalt 13′, 15′, 23′, 29′, 39′, 66′, 72′, 75′)
Broncos 6 (Tries: Josiah Karapani 52′. Goals: Adam Reynolds 53′)

Half-Time Score: Rabbitohs 30 – 0 Broncos
Date: Round 15 – Thursday 11th June 2026
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney

Rabbitohs Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Jye Gray	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Alex Johnston	Winger	4	0	0	16
3	Latrell Siegwalt	Centre	0	8	0	16
4	Tallis Duncan	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Edward Kosi	Winger	1	0	0	4
6	Cody Walker	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Ashton Ward	Halfback	0	0	0	0
8	Tevita Tatola	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Brandon Smith	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Keaon Koloamatangi	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	David Fifita	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
12	Euan Aitken	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Lachlan Hubner	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Bronson Garlick	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Jamie Humphreys	Interchange	1	0	0	4
16	Jayden Sullivan	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	John Radel	Interchange	1	0	0	4
Team Total			8	8	0	48

Broncos Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Hayze Perham	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Josiah Karapani	Winger	1	0	0	4
3	Antonio Verhoeven	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Grant Anderson	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Jesse Arthars	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Thomas Duffy	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Adam Reynolds	Halfback	0	1	0	2
8	Preston Riki	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Cory Paix	Hooker	0	0	0	0
13	Xavier Willison	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Brendan Piakura	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Jordan Riki	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
19	Josh Rogers	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Ben Hunt	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Ben Talty	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Aublix Tawha	Interchange	0	0	0	0
18	Ezra Mam	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			1	1	0	6

Dolphins vs Roosters

Full Time: Dolphins 48 – 10 Roosters
Dolphins 48 (Tries: Isaiya Katoa 13′; Herbie Farnworth 18′; Trai Fuller 43′; Kodi Nikorima 48′; Jeremy Marshall-King 52′; Connelly Lemuelu 56′; Bradley Schneider 62′; Tevita Naufahu 74′. Goals: Jamayne Isaako 15′, 19′, 45′, 53′, 57′, 64′, 75′; Isaiya Katoa 50′)
Roosters 10 (Tries: Rex Bassingthwaighte 59′; Toby Rodwell 70′. Goals: Toby Rodwell 71′)

Half-Time Score: Dolphins 12 – 0 Roosters
Date: Round 15 – Friday 12th June 2026
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Dolphins Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Jamayne Isaako	Winger	0	7	0	14
3	Jack Bostock	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Herbie Farnworth	Centre	1	0	0	4
5	Selwyn Cobbo	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Kodi Nikorima	Five-Eighth	1	0	0	4
7	Isaiya Katoa	Halfback	1	1	0	6
8	Thomas Flegler	Prop	0	0	0	0
14	Jeremy Marshall-King	Hooker	1	0	0	4
10	Francis Molo	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Connelly Lemuelu	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
12	Kulikefu Finefeuiaki	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Morgan Knowles	Lock	0	0	0	0
9	Max Plath	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Kurt Donoghoe	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Tom Gilbert	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Ray Stone	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			8	8	0	48

Roosters Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	James Tedesco	Fullback	0	0	0	0
23	Mark Nawaqanitawase	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Hugo Savala	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Robert Toia	Centre	0	0	0	0
2	Billy Smith	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Daly Cherry-Evans	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Sam Walker	Halfback	0	0	0	0
8	Naufahu Whyte	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Reece Robson	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Lindsay Collins	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Angus Crichton	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Siua Wong	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Victor Radley	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Connor Watson	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Spencer Leniu	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Nat Butcher	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			2	1	0	10

Warriors vs Sharks

Full Time: Warriors 8 – 10 Sharks
Warriors 8 (Tries: Te Maire Martin 28′. Goals: Adam Pompey 30′. Penalty Goals: Adam Pompey 62′)
Sharks 10 (Tries: Jesse Ramien 24′. Goals: Braydon Trindall 26′. Penalty Goals: Braydon Trindall 17′. 2 Point Field Goals: Braydon Trindall 78′)

Half-Time Score: Warriors 6 – 8 Sharks
Date: Round 15 – Saturday 13th June 2026
Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland

Warriors Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Taine Tuaupiki	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Ali Leiataua	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Adam Pompey	Centre	0	1	1	5
5	Alofiana Khan-Pereira	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Chanel Harris-Tavita	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Te Maire Martin	Halfback	1	0	0	4
8	James Fisher-Harris	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Wayde Egan	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Jackson Ford	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Leka Halasima	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Jacob Laban	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Erin Clark	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Sam Healey	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Tanner Stowers-Smith	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Demitric Vaimauga	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Marata Niukore	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			1	1	1	8

Sharks Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	William Kennedy	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Samuel Stonestreet	Winger	0	0	0	0
4	Mawene Hiroti	Centre	0	0	0	0
21	KL Iro	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Ronaldo Mulitalo	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Braydon Trindall	Five-Eighth	0	1	1	6
7	Niwhai Puru	Halfback	0	0	0	0
8	Addin Fonua-Blake	Prop	0	0	0	0
18	Hohepa Puru	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Toby Rudolf	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Briton Nikora	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Teig Wilton	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Cameron McInnes	Lock	0	0	0	0
9	Jayden Berrell	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Billy Burns	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Jesse Colquhoun	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			1	1	1	10

Eels vs Raiders

Full Time: Eels 15 – 12 Raiders
Eels 15 (Tries: Jordan Samrani 10′; Kelma Tuilagi 24′; Kitione Kautoga 49′. Goals: Tallyn Da Silva 51′. Field Goal: Ronald Volkman 39′)
Raiders 12 (Tries: Matthew Timoko 61′; Daine Laurie 68′. Goals: Ethan Sanders 62′, 70′)

Half-Time Score: Eels 9 – 0 Raiders
Date: Round 15 – Saturday 13th June 2026
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Eels Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Isaiah Iongi	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Brian Kelly	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Jordan Samrani	Centre	1	0	0	4
4	Sean Russell	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Josh Addo-Carr	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Joash Papalii	Five-Eighth	0	0	0	0
7	Ronald Volkman	Halfback	0	0	0	1
8	Luca Moretti	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Tallyn Da Silva	Hooker	0	1	0	2
10	Jack Williams	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Kelma Tuilagi	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
12	Kitione Kautoga	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
13	Jack De Belin	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Dylan Walker	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Sam Tuivaiti	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Teancum Brown	Interchange	0	0	0	0
17	Harrison Edwards	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			3	1	0	15

Raiders Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Kaeo Weekes	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Jed Stuart	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Sebastian Kris	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	Matthew Timoko	Centre	1	0	0	4
5	Xavier Savage	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Daine Laurie	Five-Eighth	1	0	0	4
7	Ethan Sanders	Halfback	0	2	0	4
8	Corey Horsburgh	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Tom Starling	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Joseph Tapine	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Ata Mariota	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
12	Zac Hosking	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Jayden Brailey	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Owen Pattie	Interchange	0	0	0	0
15	Vena Patuki-Case	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Morgan Smithies	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			2	2	0	12

Wests Tigers vs Titans

Full Time: Wests Tigers 36 – 28 Titans
Wests Tigers 36 (Tries: Starford To’a 12′; Taylan May 26′; Jarome Luai 47′, 70′, 79′; Alex Seyfarth 53′. Goals: Jock Madden 14′, 27′, 49′, 54′, 71′, 79′)
Titans 28 (Tries: Jayden Campbell 30′; Kurtis Morrin 34′; Arama Hau 36′; Beau Fermor 42′; Phillip Sami 60′. Goals: Jayden Campbell 31′, 36′, 38′, 43′)

Half-Time Score: Wests Tigers 12 – 18 Titans
Date: Round 15 – Sunday 14th June 2026
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney

Wests Tigers Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Jahream Bula	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Sunia Turuva	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Taylan May	Centre	1	0	0	4
4	Starford To’a	Centre	1	0	0	4
17	Patrick Herbert	Winger	0	0	0	0
6	Jarome Luai	Five-Eighth	3	0	0	12
7	Jock Madden	Halfback	0	6	0	12
8	Terrell May	Prop	0	0	0	0
21	Josese Lanyon	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Fonua Pole	Prop	0	0	0	0
12	Kai Pearce-Paul	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
13	Sione Fainu	2nd Row	0	0	0	0
15	Alex Seyfarth	Lock	1	0	0	4
9	Latu Fainu	Interchange	0	0	0	0
11	Tony Sukkar	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Bunty Afoa	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			6	6	0	36

Titans Team

Number	Player	Position	Tries	Goals	Penalty Goals	Points
1	Keano Kini	Fullback	0	0	0	0
2	Jensen Taumoepeau	Winger	0	0	0	0
3	Jaylan De Groot	Centre	0	0	0	0
4	AJ Brimson	Centre	0	0	0	0
5	Phillip Sami	Winger	1	0	0	4
6	Jayden Campbell	Five-Eighth	1	4	0	12
7	Zane Harrison	Halfback	0	0	0	0
8	Moeaki Fotuaika	Prop	0	0	0	0
9	Oliver Pascoe	Hooker	0	0	0	0
10	Klese Haas	Prop	0	0	0	0
11	Arama Hau	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
12	Beau Fermor	2nd Row	1	0	0	4
13	Cooper Bai	Lock	0	0	0	0
14	Kurtis Morrin	Interchange	1	0	0	4
15	Josh Patston	Interchange	0	0	0	0
16	Jett Liu	Interchange	0	0	0	0
Team Total			5	4	0	28

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