Walker’s season in danger after loss to Dolphins, Wests lead Cowboys

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By Jon Healy

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The Dolphins defended well and beat the Roosters 26-12. Sam Walker hurt his ankle early in the second half and could not play further.

In Townsville, the Cowboys try to win and stay in the finals race against the Tigers.

South Sydney beat the Titans 42-22, earning a finals spot after a tribute to retiring player Jai Arrow before the game.

Arrow retired because he has motor neurone disease. He started the game, was replaced by Cameron Murray, and will again sit out next week to reach 100 games for the Rabbitohs.

In the women’s NRL, the Roosters won 33-8 over Cronulla‑Sutherland, the Titans beat the Raiders 26-20, and Newcastle beat North Queensland 40-6.

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The Cowboys had a tough half in Townsville, with the Tigers leading thanks to a surprising 72% completion rate by the low‑ranked Cowboys.

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North Queensland fights for a finals spot against a weak team and is not keeping the ball well.

Braidon Burns dropped the ball 20 metres out during play.

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A long kick helped the Tigers when Samuela Fainu passed to Jarome Luai, who sent a long ball to Junior Tupou for a try that gave the Tigers the lead again.

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Tony Sukkar gave a short ball to Jock Madden, then Jake Clifford ran hard and the ball came loose under pressure from Terrell May.

This start was very sloppy for the Cowboys.

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Tom Mikaele dropped the ball at the Tigers’ try line and Jarome Luai ran 95 metres to score a try.

The bunker said Api Koroisau illegally slapped the ball from the marker during the celebration.

The Cowboys kicked a penalty goal, creating an eight‑point swing after a questionable call.

Grant Atkins, after talking with Koroisau, said he hoped the referee was not being unfair, hinting at possible bias.

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It was chaotic and not needed.

Jeremiah Nanai tried a flick pass on the fourth tackle near the posts when a strong charge was probably needed.

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Luai hit Scott Drinkwater’s ribs, Drinkwater off‑loaded early, but Luai kept going and was later penalised.

He protested, saying he did not see the ball go out, but Grant Atkins did not accept his excuse.

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The Tigers set a very bad play at the Cowboys’ line, but Jarome Luai made a clever grubber behind Zac Laybutt and Jeral Skelton arrived first to score.

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The Cowboys moved right on the 20 m line, but Tom Dearden and Scott Drinkwater tricked Tom Chester, who ran wide and scored a try.

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Newcastle moved to sixth place on the NRLW ladder after a strong win over the Cowboys.

The Knights dominated Townsville, scoring seven tries to one and passing the Warriors into sixth place on points difference.

A 40‑6 win improves their points difference greatly.

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The Cowboys welcome back Tom Dearden at halfback for this game that could secure a finals spot.

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The 26‑12 win puts the Dolphins just ahead of the Roosters in third place on points difference, but the game showed more than just a ladder move.

Playing with one less player for most of the last 20 minutes, the Dolphins’ defence against top attackers was amazing.

Kristian Woolf will love that defensive effort.

They took the lead with strong attack and kept it with tough defence.

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The ball moved all over the field and ended with Tommy Talau, but the defence stopped him.

Kurt Donoghoe is nursing his right arm and Reece Robson is in pain; the exact injury is unclear.

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The Roosters keep the ball moving even with an extra player on the field in the final minutes.

It ends with Hugo Savala running toward the try line, but he is stopped from behind by Hamiso Tabuai‑Fidow.

That will seal the win.

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is in pain after a possible hip drop by Connor Watson, but he gets up and no penalty is given.

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Isaiya Katoa is caught with the ball on the fifth tackle and the Dolphins seem not to notice it is the last, while Kodi Nikorima is caught on the Roosters’ 20 m line.

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The Roosters’ winger receives a well‑timed kick, but Nawaqanitawase runs into Herbie Farnworth and goes over the dead‑ball line.

James Tedesco asks for a penalty on Farnworth, but none is given.

Good refereeing by Todd Smith and the bunker, not scared by the odd scene of Nawaqanitawase missing an aerial contest.

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The Roosters come within five metres of scoring in their last set of 13 versus 11.

Salesi Foketi again breaks through the line and passes to Hugo Savala, who sends Tommy Talau down the wing.

Talau seems ready to go for the corner but is distracted by Selwyn Cobbo from the opposite wing and makes a poor pass to Savala, who cannot control it.

Wow. A terrible mistake, but big credit to Cobbo for the effort and Tom Gilbert chasing from behind to keep pressure.

Tom Flegler returns with only minor damage.

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A young back‑row player receives a warning from Todd Smith for confronting Tom Gilbert after the tackle on Toia.

After scoring a great try to keep the Roosters in the game, he gets up and gives Isaiya Katoa a strong spray after a hard bump on the Dolphins halfback.

Jack Bostock joins in and Mark Nawaqanitawase helps calm the situation.

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Morgan Knowles and Tom Gilbert spin Rob Toia around, and he cries out in pain.

Knowles is sent to the sin‑bin for a hip drop.

That may be harsh, but Knowles tried to stay on his feet.

Toia keeps playing and Flegler will return after this set.

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