Dragons Dominate Rabbitohs in Thrilling Charity Shield Clash
What a game, what a showdown! The St. George Illawarra Dragons have made a massive statement in the 42nd Charity Shield, taking down the South Sydney Rabbitohs with an impressive 46-26 victory. It was an electrifying contest at Glen Willow Stadium in Mudgee, with both teams showcasing moments of brilliance, but ultimately, the Dragons were just too strong.
Right from the start, the Red V came out firing. Sione Finau was an absolute menace on the left edge, bagging four tries in a stunning first-half performance. The Dragons were relentless, piling on six unanswered tries within the first 28 minutes, leaving the Rabbitohs shell-shocked at 34-0. Their attack was smooth, their defense was aggressive, and they dominated possession thanks to South Sydney’s early errors.
But just when it looked like it could turn into a complete blowout, the Rabbitohs found some life. Jye Gray ignited the comeback with a brilliant solo try in the 33rd minute, regathering his own grubber to finally put points on the board for Souths. He wasn’t done there—just a few minutes later, he set up Jayden Sullivan for another, and suddenly, the Rabbitohs had a pulse heading into halftime.
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The second half started with a major setback for South Sydney as they were reduced to 12 men due to a sin-bin ruling. But even with the disadvantage, they kept the fight going. Keaon Koloamatangi stepped up in a big way, scoring twice in quick succession, and then Jamie Humphreys powered his way over the line to bring the Rabbitohs within just eight points. At one point, it genuinely felt like they might pull off the impossible.
However, the Dragons weren’t about to let this one slip. Moses Suli’s crucial try at the hour mark swung the momentum back in their favor, and Ryan Couchman sealed the deal with another in the 67th minute. From that point on, the Dragons took full control and never looked back.
A big highlight of the match was Sione Finau’s first-half heroics, but it came at a cost—he left the field due to a head injury assessment after scoring his fourth try. On the other side, the Rabbitohs had their own injury concerns, with Peter Mamouzelos needing attention after a knee issue.
Overall, this was a dominant display from the Dragons, proving they’re not here to play around this season. Their attack was sharp, their defense held firm when it mattered, and they looked confident across the park. Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs showed flashes of brilliance but will need to clean up their errors and tighten up their defense before the season kicks off.
Now, the focus shifts to round one. The Dragons will be looking to build on this momentum, while the Rabbitohs have some work to do before their clash against the Dolphins. If this Charity Shield matchup was any indication, we’re in for one exciting NRL season ahead!
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