Tigers Shock Roosters with Dominant Display in Sunday Showdown
Wow—what a game we witnessed today in Round 18 of the NRL! The Sydney Roosters, expected by many to roll through a struggling Wests Tigers side, were completely caught off guard as the Tigers delivered their most impressive performance in months. It was fast, aggressive, and strategic rugby league from the Tigers, and they stunned the Tricolours with a 28-10 win that nobody saw coming.
Right from kickoff, the Tigers set the tone. Starford To'a was electric early on, dancing down the blindside and setting up Charlie Staines for the opening try with an unbelievable offload. That play alone sparked something in the Tigers. You could feel their confidence rising. Soon after, Doueihi added a penalty goal, and then the floodgates opened. A dropped ball from Savala was scooped up by Latu Fainu, who sprinted 50 metres untouched to score under the posts. It was 14-0 in a flash, and the Roosters were suddenly in serious trouble.
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And it didn’t stop there. Sione Fainu muscled his way over from close range, pushing the lead to 20-0. The Roosters finally got a reply late in the first half, thanks to a soaring leap from Daniel Tupou who pulled off a brilliant take to get them on the board. Then Nawaqanitawase produced a moment of individual brilliance to narrow the gap to 20-10 at halftime.
But the Tigers weren’t done. Just a few minutes into the second half, Samuela Fainu was the beneficiary of some clever lead-up play from Latu, and the Tigers had their fourth try. Moments later, a high shot from Dockar-Clay gave the Tigers another penalty, and Doueihi nailed the kick to take the score out to 28-10.
From there, it was all about discipline and control for the Tigers. They defended with heart and composure, shutting down any chance of a late Roosters comeback. Credit has to go to Latu Fainu, who was involved in just about everything. Whether it was line breaks, setting up tries, or making tackles, he looked like a star in the making.
This match was more than just an upset—it was a statement. The Tigers may have been on a long losing streak, but they showed that with belief and execution, they can take it to anyone. And the Roosters? Well, they’ll be scratching their heads wondering how it all unraveled so quickly.
In a weekend full of big clashes, this one will stand out for the sheer unexpected dominance from the underdogs. The Tigers are roaring again—and if today’s performance is any indication, they might just keep surprising us.
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