Roosters Dominate with Back-to-Back Wins

The Sydney Roosters recorded victories in two separate NRL matches: a 26-0 win over the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium on Friday, and a 27-8 win over the Cronulla Sharks at Allianz Stadium on June 21, 2026.

Match 1: Roosters 26 vs Raiders 0

Key Events

• The Roosters led 22-0 at halftime.
• Mark Nawaqanitawase scored two tries in the first half.
• Hooker Reece Robson scored one try in the first half.
• Nawaqanitawase scored his third try in the 48th minute.

Player Statistics

• Mark Nawaqanitawase (Roosters): 3 tries, 164 run metres, 8 tackle busts.
• Sam Walker (Roosters): 3 try assists.
• Naufahu Whyte (Roosters): 143 run metres.

Team Context

The Roosters' record improved to 8-4, while the Raiders' record fell to 5-8.

• The Raiders were held scoreless for the first time in two years.
• The Roosters had scored just 16 points combined in their previous two rounds.

Injury Update

• Mark Nawaqanitawase returned from ankle surgery. He was not selected for the New South Wales Blues State of Origin game one due to the injury.

Match 2: Roosters 27 vs Sharks 8

Key Events

• Lindsay Collins scored the opening try after a 40-metre run.
• Sione Katoa scored for the Sharks after half-time.

Player Statistics

• Mark Nawaqanitawase scored a hat-trick for the Roosters.

Injury Updates

• Roosters fullback James Tedesco suffered a broken nose during the match.
• Roosters forward Angus Crichton is expected to be out for at least six weeks due to a foot injury.

Player Interactions

Nawaqanitawase and Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo were involved in physical and verbal exchanges during the match.

• Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon commented on the rivalry: "By my summation it's 2-1 Mark... Ronnie will eat that."
• Roosters coach Trent Robinson said of Mulitalo's conduct: "It's a part of Ronnie's game."